🌈 142 – Monday, 08 July 2019 23:34

London

Remember the countless blessings that surround us – from above, below, and in every direction. If we tried to count all the graces in our lives, we would never finish. Our health, our safety, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the societies we live in, our families, our friends, and even our wealth – all of these are signs of a world that has been gifted to us. Yet so often, we fail to notice it.

We possess so much of what life has to offer, and still, many of us remain unaware or take it for granted. We have two eyes to see, a tongue and lips to speak, hands and legs to act and move – gifts that not everyone enjoys. While many of us live with full abilities and comfort, countless others struggle with misery, illness, or deprivation.

Think about it: we fill our plates with delicious food and drink cool water, pleasures that are impossible for some because of sickness or scarcity. We can hear and see, touch and feel, and our healthy bodies are shields against countless challenges that many endure. We have the power to reason, to think, to reflect -abilities that some lose due to mental health struggles. Would any of us trade our senses, our voice, or our mind for a mountain of gold? The answer is clear: these gifts are priceless.

Yet, despite all these blessings, many of us remain ungrateful. We complain about what we lack instead of appreciating what we already have. We are often unhappy, worried about loss or misfortune, even though we hold the keys to happiness and abundance all around us.

Let us pause, think deeply, and reflect. Let us be grateful for our health, our abilities, our families, our friends, and the beautiful world around us. True contentment comes when we recognise and cherish the countless blessings we often take for granted.

Goodnight, good luck!

Ash Khaleem