heather's Food bLog: Fortunate

I've spent this month contemplating gratitude, writing a few sentences daily about what I'm grateful for. I've tried to keep it thoughtful and honest. I've tried to avoid being superficial, or obvious. It's not easy. What I started to notice was that I felt like I was circling back on a theme of recognizing how fortunate I am in this world. I kept thinking of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

I am fortunate. No matter how I feel, no matter what I desire, no matter what. I am fortunate. This month has had me thinking about the basics. All of my problems, all of my miseries are only possible because I am fortunate. When I look at the pyramid, I see that the base is food, water, warmth, and rest. I have all of these at my disposal. Some, in such excess that I can afford to throw them away. I look at the full pyramid and realize that as an overall state of being, all of my needs are met and I have the opportunity to focus on achieving my potential. That's a damned good place to be.

So, I may not be rich, or have the best clothes, or the exact body I want...there are many things I want or don't feel like I have enough of, but I do have everything I need. This is my luxury, this is my wealth, this is my fortune.