I read a blog today that reminded me of my shortcomings (no the blog was not about me, it just reminded me of me). I post everyday about what I am thankful for, not because I am trying to change other peoples perspective, but because I am trying to change mine. I watch the news and see bad, I go out my door and see bad…people don’t smile, don’t acknowledge the existence of another. Living in the world is bond to make you feel hopeless, lost, and alone. Today as I was reading the post, I thought to myself, “I use to feel like that. I use to think like that.” Amazingly the world around me hasn’t really changed. I look the same, speak the same, live in the same neighborhood, but I am NOT the same. My perspective has changed my outlook. Both these changes have in turn changed my attitude. I no longer see it all as futile and pointless. I no longer see living as a vicious cycle. I see life for what it is imperfect with moments that can AMAZE you. No one is perfect (seriously not one of us). Yet God was not slack or bored when He created us. We each have a purpose, something only we can do. It could be as grandiose as being the President, and as normal as being a mother. We aren’t meant to look at others as a measuring stick, instead we are to rejoice in each others strengths, and strengthen each others weaknesses. A change in perspective, leads to a different outlook, which leads to a change in attitude.

So what am I thankful for today. That my shortcomings can be a catalyst for growth.