"Count your blessings" is a saying that goes back in time as it has stayed constant over the years.  On a daily basis we are given things to be thankful for and some people would call them blessings while others may have a different term.  As one gets older, health becomes a bigger blessing to live for than it is in our younger years.  Our family can be considered a blessing as they add value and support to who we are.  I understand that sometimes some family members take away more from us than they contribute, however, overall the picture is that they exist as part of who we are.  I believe that another thing that changes as we get older is the fact that our blessings turn from the more superficial ones to the deep rooted and non-commercial type.  The question is do we really count our blessings daily or only when things are going our way?  Our best days of learning come from those when we are personally challenged and it can be very hard to find a blessing to count on those particular days.  What we have to get better at is to be consistent and have gratitude for what is in our life daily, as opposed to what may be missing.  Whether it is health, the well being of our family or the mere fact that you have a place to call home should all be in perspective.  By piecing together our perceived small blessings on a daily basis we can accumulate large blessings as a result.  It all begins by counting small and working your way towards a larger volume.  With time you will find that even on the toughest of days, you will be able to find something to count that will bring a smile to your face and validate that you have lots to be grateful for.