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Thankful for the dirty dishes


--by savraj, posted Nov 10, 2015
Yesterday I read a sign in front of a church that read, "Don't be upset about having dirty dishes. At least you have something to eat." I believe this message was for me.

Earlier that morning I had gotten into my car to find that someone had unlawfully entered it, made a mess and had taken some change! I was shaking all the way to work and felt very violated. I kept thinking, "I would have given it you if you needed it. Why would you steal from me?"

Then when I got to work I heard about a co-worker's cousin who had taken his own life over the weekend. Suddenly my problem didn't seem so bad. And yes I have more than enough to eat.

I have so much to be thankful for.  It's all a matter of perspective sometimes isn't it?
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kwaskom wrote: Glad that you are safe, and that you still have a car. Your perspective of your situation after hearing of your co-workers family member. My grandma always said, there is always someone worse off than you, try to make their world happier. Thanks for sharing.
mish wrote: It's always a matter of perspective I think. Sorry to hear x. Bless.
jessiii wrote: This is an excellent thing to be reminded of!
mindyjourney wrote: Blessings of comfort to co-worker's cousin's family. it really is all a matter of perspective, my friend. Difficult lessons today. Sending you much love and Light.
kiwicat wrote: I had my car broken into to. I was upset and thought the same as you - if they were in need I woukd have helped them. Then i spoke to the Police and they asked if i had been hurt. It kind of put it into perspective - it was inconvenient, and my credit card used, but it wasnt as big as others deal with. It gave us huge compassion for people dealing with insurance companies like the folks in Christchurch who lost everything in two big earthquakes.
bountiful wrote: loss of a life tragically is irreplaceable, your items in the car are..savraj, sad though person has to steal and destroy for change xx
MeMyselfI wrote: Truly, everything is a matter of perspective.
KindMyst wrote: I am glad you are OK. And it is always very sad when anyone is so desperate, depressed and impulsive to want end it all in a second. Perspective is a huge deal breaker.
brindlegirl wrote: This post. No words. Just absolute utter love. You say it all so perfectly. Thank you. Seriously thank you, for posting it ♥
splain wrote: If we look at how lucky we are,yes that is good. Saying that having the car vandalized, is upsetting and scary. It is ok to feel upset. Then when the heart stops racing, true that we can be grateful for all we have. Later you realize how small this is to someone taking their own life. Hugs to his family and a big hug to you

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