Appreciate what you've got

I'm on a negative purging rampage! I'm saying that in the most positive way I can! I've taken to blocking, deleting, removing anyone or thing that is a pain in my butt, negative or just BS in my life or on social medias. Social media is supposed to be for entertainment. But it is more like a soap opera and a lot of BS more than anything else. People say things or air their problems or dirty laundry on social media. It seems that hiding behind a keyboard and the screen of your computer or cell phone people say things that they normally would not in public to anyone's face (unless they are idiots). It is an utter waste of time. And I admit I've wasted a lot of time in my life on social media. But last night I cleaned out and got rid of a lot of trash, baggage, negative BS. Goodbye!

And then there are those things or people or happenings that bring life back into focus. I try to always think of this:

I will admit some days I would not wake up with much around me. Sad but true. And then there are other days that I would be surrounded by everything but the kitchen sink!! 

But what brought me back into focus this week is when I heard the news of a friend's daughter  who is dealing with the loss of their first born who was stillborn. My heart aches for this couple and their extended family. I can't help but go back to the memories of losing my first born in a miscarriage. I saw that tiny baby and there are days and times of the year and holidays that I still think about that child. And honestly, until recently the whole issue of losing a child at birth or before was kept pretty hush hush! It's now talked about and there is a lot more support out there. No parent should ever have to bury a child and one of the worse feelings in the world is coming home from the hospital without your baby. 

There is even a month dedicated to the awareness of those who have lost a child in any way before or at birth. But this has made me step back and realize once again how blessed I am for what I have and the people who are around me that love and support me. I'm grateful for the negatives or those who bring nothing but BS into life, they make me stronger and make me appreciate the good and what I do have. 

So today, maybe a little more than normal I am grateful for what I have, what I have had and what I have learned. And for those people around me who love and support me regardless!

Positive thought of the day: Thank you for reading.