Sunday is one of my favorite days. It’s the start of a new week – the day of my week when the tenor for the remainder of the week is set. It’s my day of rest – sort of. 
Sunday is usually family day and planning day. I find that I can relax the most on Sunday, and many times Sunday is when I have my best thoughts and ideas. I push less on Sunday than I do on other days of the week. I plan more on Sunday. I’ve heard over and over that the most successful business people take time every day to plan for the following day. I’m not quite that disciplined, but I take time every Sunday to reflect and plan for the upcoming week. Generally, I take time to be thankful on Sunday.
Yes, I try to be thankful every day. The world in which we live is not perfect – I’m certainly not perfect either. Can each of us make ourselves better people? Of course! Can each of us affect our world and those around us? Sure! Can we change someone else? Not really. Can we influence someone else? Perhaps.
I’m always trying to better myself, contribute more to society, and teach my children to be responsible citizens. Sometimes I get frustrated and wish for more, wish things would happen faster, wish I could anticipate change a little better. But then, there’s Sunday. It’s a gorgeous October day (granted a bit warm), the sky is a muted and cloudless blue, the breeze is cool in contrast to the warming sunshine, and for the moment – all is right in my world. Try taking some time to be thankful today for what you have, give back a little of yourself - then make plans for the dreams you’re pursuing.
