Pollyanna and the Glad Game

When I was a little girl, I saw the 1960 film version of Pollyanna, made from the book by Eleanor H. Porter, which was published in 1913. It stuck with me as my favourite film of all time. It is tradition in our house to watch it twice a year, once at Christmas, and once in the summer, always on a lazy Sunday afternoon. We all love the story of an orphaned Pollyanna, who has to go and live with her aunt Polly, a wealthy woman, a pillar of her community, and a serious lady who finds it hard to relate to Pollyanna's cheerful disposition. The headlining theme in the story, is Pollyanna's optimism and childlike grasp of life, centering around 'the glad game', a game she learned from her father, where one has to find something to be glad about in every situation. It originated when one Christmas, Pollyanna was hoping to get a doll from a missionary barrel, only to find a pair of crutches. Her father pointed out that she could be glad that she didn't need to use the crutches! And so the glad game was born...

Now, a dear friend of mine started writing a blog, 108 days ago to be exact! It is called 365 Days of Gratitude. When I originally saw her blog, it reminded me of the story of Pollyanna. Every day she reflects on her day, and shares with us her experiences, her journey, and in every day she finds something to be grateful for. I think that this is such a wonderful attitude to have towards life, because it gives us perspective and grounding in what really matters in life. Every morning I check in with Tai, because it is so encouraging and uplifting, and it prompts me to reflect on my own little corner of the universe, and to give thanks for the beauty within it.

I would encourage you to pop over and say a hello. You will be blessed, encouraged, challenged and uplifted!

I leave you with one last thought: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Blessings
  Tania♥

P.S. I would love it if you could share with us what you are thankful for today!