Gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in my life influence the opportunities for my future because I remember where I came from and what I went through and overcoming those challenges in turn allow me the ability to then help the next person going through the same or similar things. God has opened my heart to have compassion and understanding as well has healing so I can be a beacon of light for those around me , Kind of a guide for others if you will. Doing an inventory daily keeps me on my toes and focused for change and being a better version of myself as each day passes.
