NOVEMBER JOY: Love What You Have

Glee greetings, dear ,

I hope this musing finds you in good health and spirits. In continuation of the November Joy Series, here's an anonymous quote that has inspired me a lot in my life and work:

"When you love what you have, you have everything you need."

This quote reminds me to be grateful for the things that I have, rather than chasing after the things that I don't. It also helps me to focus on the quality of my life, rather than the quantity of my possessions. It teaches me to appreciate the simple joys of life, such as reading a good book, listening to a beautiful song, or spending time with my loved ones.

I believe that when we love what we have, we are happier, more content, and more fulfilled. We are also more generous, compassionate, and kind. We are able to share our gifts and talents with others, and make a positive impact on the world.

, I want to challenge you to reflect on this quote and ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I love what I have?
• Do I have everything I need?
• Do I delight in my the littlest things I have?
• Am I so much anxious about what I need that I forget to be grateful what I already have?

If your answers are 90% negative, what can you do to change that? How can you cultivate a mindset of gratitude and abundance?

To help you with this, I have written a poem based on this quote. I hope you enjoy it and find some inspiration from it.

Love What You Have

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

The sun that warms your skin

The air that fills your lungs

The water that quenches your thirst

The food that nourishes your body

The earth that supports your feet

The sky that lifts your eyes

The stars that guide your dreams

The moon that soothes your soul

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

The books that enrich your mind

The music that moves your heart

The art that expresses your soul

The words that communicate your thoughts

The stories that inspire your imagination

The poems that touch your emotions

The wisdom that shapes your character

The knowledge that empowers your actions

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

The family that loves you unconditionally

The friends that support you faithfully

The partner that shares your life

The children that brighten your days

The pets that comfort you

The mentors that guide you

The colleagues that collaborate with you

The community that welcomes you

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

The gifts that make you unique

The talents that make you useful

The passions that make you alive

The values that make you honorable

The goals that make you motivated

The achievements that make you proud

The challenges that make you grow

The opportunities that make you hopeful

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

The faith that sustains you

The hope that encourages you

The love that fills you

The peace that calms you

The joy that delights you

The gratitude that humbles you

The forgiveness that heals you

The grace that blesses you

Love what you have

And you will have everything you need

Thank you for reading this newsletter, . I hope it has given you some food for thought and some inspiration for your life. If you liked it, please share it with your friends and family. If you have any feedback, questions, or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email. I would love to hear from you.

Until next time, stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy.

I love you, . You are one of the things I am grateful I have.

With ❤️,

Jaachị Anyatọnwụ