Too much caffeine always makes me thoughtful

Have you ever thought of all your blessings? Even the simplest ones, like being able to breathe?

I think I've been able to appreciate some of the things that others may take for granted because I've had (in a very minor, non-life-threatening way) some of those simple things taken away from me.

I have very slight astigmatism to the point where every eye doctor I've been to has told me that I don't need to have it corrected. There are days when the astigmatism is worse and there are days when suddenly, each and every individual leaf on a tree is visible. In being able to see the world in such a crystal clear way makes me so thankful for vision. We are an incredibly visual culture so I find that being able to participate in it is really a blessing.

I have allergies. This affects how I breathe. Being able to take a normal breath of air reminds me that the simple act of breathing is also something that is so important and something that is to be appreciated.

I love food. Taste buds to distinguish the deliciousness of food makes life better.

It's the little things in life that enhance the big things. And in finding pleasure and thankfulness in these little things, one is able to transfer such joy and appreciation to the bigger things and suddenly life becomes more manageable.