In a time where financial struggles are perceived more strongly, we have to keep in mind that we have things to be grateful for: from your heath, to your family, your friends, your pets. Be grateful

I am eternally grateful for all of the blessings I have in my life

Last Saturday, I went out in the city with a friend and while we were going to the place we were supposed to go, we saw a person asking for money: he was leaning on a cane and trembling, and there was a dog near him all dressed in Christmas attire (a Santa’s hat and a red jacket). It broke my heart: I couldn’t thin about anything else for the whole day and was difficult to enjoy the day out thinking about all the people that are suffering and their pets. Their pain that is more visible now that everybody is just thinking about getting nice presents, and how they can give nice stuff to their loved ones.

Everything is so insignificant when you think about all those who can’t afford a roof on top of their heads, let alone getting nice stuff for their loved ones.

It is frustrating seeing these things, the inability to give them a safe place to stay – the rotten system that has them asking for money in the street and using (exploit?) their pets in the hope of getting more money.

So, while I am thankful that I don’t have to worry about how to pay my rent at least for a few months, I also think “What I can do to help?”. Find the nearest and most local charity and give something to them: if you can, donate money, otherwise you can give food, clothes, and other basic necessities.

It might not seem much to you, but it will help alleviate someone’s day.