gratitude

More than a polite “thank you,” Gratitude is an earned perspective. It is the conscious decision to focus on the “sparkling stars” in one’s universe rather than the darkness between them. It is the quiet strength required to remain positive in the face of mental health issues, economic hardship, and unimaginable loss. It is the realization that life is too short to spend on grudges, and that every shared conversation on a porch is a gift worth protecting.