Essay On Being Thankful For

In life, people often take their surroundings for granted. Most people have let their surroundings become just another part of their life, and because of this, they forget how great the world around them can be. I believe that from time to time, people should just sit down and think about how nice their life can be and take in their surroundings. A good time of year to do this would be around Thanksgiving. This is a time of peace and a perfect opportunity to thank those that have in some way or another made your life better, even if it is only slightly. It’s naturally a time of self reflection for everyone which allows people to realize how great the world really is.

In my life, I have many things to be thankful for. For example, I have my dad, who has spent nearly my entire life raising me and my sister by himself after my mother’s passing away. It’s such a routine thing at this point to expect certain things from him, but it’s important that I stop to think about how important it is for him to do what he has done and is doing for me. It truly is impressive how he’s done so much for me and my sister all these years, and I am very grateful for what he’s done.

While most students don’t think twice about their school and just say that it’s more of a burden on their life than anything, and I am a victim of this mindset as well, I do truly think that schools are an important part of my life. If it weren’t for my school, I wouldn’t really get the social interaction that I need in life. School is a gathering place for me and all of my friends, and although we don’t get to constantly talk with each other because of class work, we get those few moments everyday where we get to converse and make plans. School also helps me build on my current knowledge of the world and how things in the real world will