What are the “lights” in your life?

I like your list. Let's see, my list for today would be: 1. God. 2. Getting to hang out with my brother and father at the movies. 3. My sister-in-laws' awesome home-made pumpkin bread. 4. The beautiful smile on my nieces' face. 5. My enjoyment of the written word. I love to read and write it. Our lists could be made from huge items such as religion, world peace, etc. It can also just be a listing of the small pleasures in life. :)

I'm glad you like my list. Today I would add the fact that my daughter has a loving mother-in-law. It's good to remember the small pleasures of life. For that I would add my table top garden in my living room (I live in an apartment).

I am glad that you can still see that God has a plan for you. Sometimes, when we are ill, we can feel alone and forgotten by all. That is not so. Every person has a story to tell, something we can learn from. I am glad that God continues to give you opportunities to tell your story. Feel better soon, bingskee.

I love dogs! My family has always had them. I didn't add them to the list because I consider them family. :D This is my top 10 for now: 1. My family. They help keep me going. My niece especially keeps me going. Nothing like having a baby around to liven things up! 2. My friends. They support and encourage me. 3. Re-connecting with old friends. Thank God for the internet! 4. Laughter. It is one of God's most precious gifts to us. It's amazing how the human body works. When you laugh, it triggers endorphins and makes you happier. Actually, it decreases stress-related hormones, but why get into all that? So, you think you are too angry or tired to laugh? Try it. Force yourself to read or see something funny. Sure, the laugh might come out sounding forced or rusty, even maniacal at times, but it is helping you to feel better. 5. I have a home to live in; a shelter. Many have less. 6. I am capable of working. It allows me to be self-sufficient. 7. Random Acts of Kindness. What a pleasant surprise! :) 8. Optimism. Yes, I can sometimes make people sick by how I am able to constantly see silver linings. It helps, though. I love the fact that for me, the darkness just highlights those silver linings. The contrast makes that which is beautiful shine that much brighter! 9. Seeing people display positive actions and help each other. 10. Dreams. Without those, we might as well not be alive.

That is exactly what I'm talking about. It's the evolution from where you were to where you are now: being able to encounter the beauty of each day despite there being other people or events trying to bring you down. Well done! :)