Thank You

I owe each of you a huge "Thank You" for following me so far on my journey. I have been touched by your thoughts of encouragement and also appreciate the advice you give me. I was unsure if anyone would be interested but you have been and that means the world to me.
I have realized during this journey and struggle there have been a million things I've taken for granted and I refuse to do that anymore. I will never take for granted the many blessings I have. The fact I wake up each day,being able to walk, see, speak, hear, are miracles. I never realized how important something is until I am unable to do it any longer. It is my hope that I will say more thank yous than complaints. I feel that a lot of my complaining and being ungrateful have gotten me in trouble. I believe that our thoughts and especially words are powerful. There are others in this world who have it way worse than I ever thought of  and still manage find something to be happy about. Being happy is a choice I have to make each day and it's a worthwhile ambition. Not only am I on a health mission but a spiritual one as well. I feel the two intertwine and play a huge part in my life. I have read the books "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra (and many others by him I am a huge fan) and of course "The Secret" and "The Power" by Rhonda Byrne. I understand people have their opinions whether good or bad about "The Secret". I may not agree with everything it says but something about it rings true with me. Actually a lot of it rings true with me. I'm not saying look at the world through rose colored glasses besides, that color wouldn't look good on me. The biggest challenge with these wonderful books has been finding a way to help it work in my own life. If others have done it, are doing it, then I can too. I think I have a few mental blocks that prevent me from being able to let go and just "be". I will definitely get there. I will. I'm finding my happiness as I progress through my quest for health and fitness. I feel I will be surprised with all that I will achieve. Change is a good thing, it sure beats not doing a thing about my problems. Be well and blessed.