Digging Deep at the End of the Year

Sometimes it is really hard to find positive things to reflect on at the end of a year that was filled with struggle. But if you dig deep enough there are always things to be grateful for. So I am taking out the shovel and starting to dig. Let's see what kind of list I can come up with.

1. I am still here to do the digging
2. Barbara is still at my side (and I'm not talking about her bout with cancer).
3. I have a job (a tremendous accomplishment this year).
4. Spent the holidays with the family.
5. With all the struggles I still manage to smile almost every day.
6. I realize that victory doesn't always mean getting what you want out of a situation.
7. I know that the universe is ever expanding.
8. And since I am an integral part of the universe so am I.
9. There is always next year to try again.
10. I still have much to accomplish along side my mentor Daisaku Ikeda.