The Whole Point

The whole point of this blog is to express my gratitude.  My life gives me a deeper sense of meaning if I have taken time to look around at the things for which I should be grateful.  So, I decided, what better way to take time than to write a blog?

What is my Point of today's rumination?  Well, today is Rosh Hashanah, so it is the New Year for many people.  That also means a time to look inward and see what we need to do better.  In looking around I see so many people in need -- physical need, emotional need, spiritual need.  I cannot possibly meet all those needs. But how many of those people do I walk by that I could perhaps fill some of their needs?  How many people need only a smile at that moment?  How hard is that?  How many people need only for me to be a little more patient or a little kinder or a little more compassionate?  What does that cost but a little change in attitude or approach to a situation?

My gratitude today goes to my friend Karen whose beaming smile inspired me to chug away at my pro bono work for our very deserving clients.  My gratitude today also goes to Yasmin whose tireless efforts to make life better for those in need of legal services, while teaching me the ins and outs of I-485 forms and other immigration law intricacies -- even though her very pregnant body would probably rather be resting,  My gratitude today goes to my lovely daughter-in-law Annie whose gumbo filled my tummy when I came home from work, but whose unflagging determination to get everything done and take care of her beautiful three babies boggles my mind at how she gets it all done.

And I'm grateful I got those blasted time sheets finished and even met my other deadlines and commitments.  Seem to recall a song about that ...