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I am battling a cold, have had little sleep and a very forgettable weekend. I must admit that today would be an easy one to get started on the wrong foot. I decided that probably the best thing to start my work week is an attitude adjustment.

So I took a few minutes to first realize that I have been given another precious day on this earth and that God must have something in mind for me. I thanked Him for another day and proceeded to stop and acknowledge just 5 things today that I am truly grateful for.

Five Things I Am Grateful For Today

1. My loving parents. Although we are all getting older, my parents have always been my lighthouse, my place of safety in any storm. The place where I first go for wisdom, for consultation, or when I am feeling lonely. Thanks Mom & Dad.

2. Although we are under a lot of stress right now and have been in each other's grill lately. I am very thankful for my girlfriend, Sharon. We have been together four years and I hope we are together the rest of our lives.

3. I am thankful for my country. I have been lucky to visit 45 states and it is a big beautiful, amazing land with wonderful people.

4. Living in San Diego. I know that living here enjoying sunny, 75 degree weather nearly everyday makes this gorgeous city the envy of the rest of the country, especially when folks are broiling in so many other places.

5. I am grateful that one of my favorite baseball teams, the Texas Rangers seems to be putting it all together after so many abysmal years. They have the biggest lead in baseball with just two months to go and seem destined to play in their first World Series ever.

Finally just make sure my attitude was right, I did this dance to emphasize my gratitude. Yes it did seem kind of silly doing this in my home office all by myself, but you know what? It Works!