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It is easy to focus on what is going wrong and forget how much we have to be thankful for. A difficult day can make one problem seem bigger than everything else, but taking a few moments to count our blessings can help put life back into perspective.
In Blessings Abundance, Byron Pulsifer reminds us that many of the things we enjoy each day can easily be taken for granted. Our freedom, food, home, family, health, and opportunities may seem ordinary until we stop and think about people who are living through war, famine, oppression, or other difficult circumstances.
This positive message is not saying that our own problems do not matter. Rather, it encourages us to look beyond the problem, appreciate what is still good in our lives, and search for what we can do next. Sometimes gratitude is the change in perspective we need to face a difficult day with renewed hope.
As you read Byron's thoughts and poem, take a moment to consider your own blessings. You may discover that you have more reasons to be thankful than you first realized.
Updated October 7, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Blessings Abundance
There isn't a day that goes by that we should forget to take count of all the blessings in our life.
This is no more apparent than a brief reflection of those who live in depressed societies. Almost every day, there are newscasts that highlight the many ordeals suffered by many throughout the world from starvation to war.
Just Watch The News
Those of us who are fortunate enough to live in a democratic society often take for granted those freedoms only seen as a dream by thousands of less fortunate.
Take It For Granted?
There are numerous days, however, when you will read, see or hear someone complain as though they lived in the most forlorn and deprived society. Maybe this is because we do take for granted what we have, and expect more and more to satisfy our own self-serving desires.
There is, no doubt, some issue over which you have no control. But, rather than moan and complain, look beyond the issue and strive for the solution. In each problem lies an opportunity to make better, to resolve, or to commence positive change.
An Example
Take my own health, for example. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Sure, at first I was angry, but that only meant I was unsure of my next steps. What would this disease do to me over time? How would I have to live to cope, to control, to move beyond?
To dwell on my malady, however, would serve no useful purpose. If you adopt the "poor me" attitude you only deepen the pigment of despair.
What I found, though, was a new door of opportunity to better manage my diabetes through a better diet, insulin therapy, and a zest for the next day. It would have been easy for me to make dependent my life on something that could not only be managed to live a vibrant life but something that hardly compares to what others endure day by day, e.g. cancer treatment.
Think About
Before you think about misfortunes, think about all the blessings that surround you. Many of our blessings we don't even recognize, we often take them for granted. Open your eyes today and realize the many blessings that you do have!
Each day is a new day, a day to start with positive thoughts on the blessings you have.
Let Gratitude Rule
Poet: Byron Pulsifer
In a world where blessings often fade from sight,
We must remember those who face a harder fight.
Starvation and war, their daily plight,
Yet we enjoy freedoms, often taken light.
Complaints may arise, even in our ease,
But many dream of the comforts we seize.
Rather than grumble, seek a better way,
For in each problem, opportunity may display.
Our lives are rich with what we often overlook,
So take a moment to reflect and look.
Focus on the good and strive to change,
Embrace the chance to make life rearrange.
Count each blessing, cherish what you’ve got,
Find joy in the now, and worry not.
For in every struggle, find the chance to mend,
Turn troubles to triumphs, and let gratitude ascend.
Key Reflections In This Message And Poem
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Count The Blessings You Already Have
It is easy to notice what is missing while overlooking what is already good in our lives. Taking time to recognize our blessings can change the way we look at the day.
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Do Not Take Everyday Blessings For Granted
Freedom, food, shelter, family, and opportunities can become so familiar that we stop appreciating them. Remembering that others live without many of these things can renew our gratitude.
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Look For A Way Forward
Some circumstances are beyond our control, but our response is still ours to choose. Rather than remaining focused only on the problem, we can look for steps that may improve the situation.
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Difficulties Can Change Our Perspective
Challenges may cause frustration and uncertainty, but they can also encourage us to make changes. A difficult experience can sometimes help us recognize strengths and opportunities we had not noticed before.
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Let Gratitude Guide The Day
Gratitude does not mean pretending that problems do not exist. It means remembering that even during difficult times, there may still be something good for which we can give thanks.
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Conclusion
Sometimes we need a reminder to stop looking at everything that is wrong and notice what is right in front of us. Byron Pulsifer's message encourages us to recognize the freedoms, opportunities, people, and everyday comforts that can so easily become things we simply expect.
This does not mean that we should ignore our problems. We all have challenges, and some days are harder than others. But gratitude can help us see that our difficulties are only one part of our lives. We can be concerned about a problem and still be thankful for the blessings that remain.
The next time the day feels discouraging, take a few minutes and count your blessings. You may be surprised by how many you find. And sometimes that simple reminder is enough to give us a more positive outlook on the day ahead.
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