Taking Stock, Counting Blessings

    Sometimes in life we can review things and focus on the negative. Personally, or even globally, things can seem too hard or pessimistic. This is a bit of my plight lately. And yet, there is so much to be thankful for. So much! I must evaluate and re-evaluate, and see and sense all the good. There are many, many things to appreciate and love.

    I have failed a few things lately, and I wake up thinking about those things. However, overall, I am winning. I have winning hopes and aspirations. Many of my dreams are coming together. Despite the negatives.

    What are the negatives? As a member of the military, I have not promoted as I and others have wanted. This translates in immediate lesser pay, but also reduced duties and respect and authority. This is a thing that wears on me over the years...

    But, the glasses are more than half full.