Show Gratitude at All Times

      Happy Autumn! It is hard to believe that the leaves are changing colors, the nights are growing cooler, and October is almost over. 

     I have been focusing on all the things I love about this season and all that I am grateful for. Gratitude is a virtue. It's something I strive to integrate into my life each and every day, though I often fail. Beyond the pursuit of moral excellence, gratitude is a value that can produce substantial pay off. When I am grateful, I can escape the comparison trap. Instead, my heart becomes full as I recognize my many blessings.

    For me, gratitude does not always come naturally, and so giving thanks has to be a very intentional practice on my heart. I'm thankful for my faith, family and friends, the job I have as the Director of Religious Education, and being able to go back to school at Valley City State University to get yet another degree. I'm blessed to have had a wonderful experience at VCSU and I can't wait to continue that. 

    What are you thankful for this fall? 

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