Today was a rainy, chilly, blustery day where I live.
I am so grateful for these walls, the fireplace, the furnace, the water heater, the stove, the blankets and warm clothes… All of it.
On days when I don’t much want to hang out outside, I think of those people who don’t have homes, and feel incredibly fortunate. And frustrated that homelessness is not something we’ve managed to eliminate in this wealthy country.
I don’t know from experience what the trajectory to homelessness feels like, but I know what it can look like, and I know that it’s easier to find yourself on that path than many people think.
I know that I am where I am due to many advantages that were in place before I was even born. That my path has been easy in many ways, thanks to privileges I didn’t earn. So I don’t feel as entitled to this home as I might – but I do feel very, very thankful for it.
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I know just what you mean. It’s why I feel (and express, silently) gratitude to the Creator every time I look out into our back yard, or walk in the woods, or sit by the fire, or on the deck, or…
I feel that way at your house too.
I love your gratitude posts you do during the NaBloPoMo. It is so powerful. I am also very grateful for having a nice apartment and not being forced to live out in the elements.
Tobia, thank you! I understand your weather in Germany is pretty similar to Ontario… we are indeed lucky!