Count To 10

I don't think I've ever done this but I think it's paramount That today I thank the teacher who first taught me to count. I'm sure I did not thank her when she was teaching it to me For at the time I did not understand how important it would be. Remember when we were younger we were told time and time again When we became upset or angry, before doing anything- count to 10. And maybe it worked and maybe it didn't- if the truth be told I mean at the time we were taught it what were we...maybe 5 or 6 years old? But I have found that counting technique is not an aberration And I've used it many times through the years with one slight alteration. I use it during moments in my life that seem a bit distressing I take a deep breath and count to 10...but now I'm counting blessings. When I become envious or mean, when I'm a griper or regretter I quickly count 10 blessings in my life and immediately...I feel better. But then I thought why am I counting only when I feel dismay? Why not count my blessings a little every day? So when I rise in the morning and other times...I never know exactly when I'll think about the blessings in my life and then I count to 10. I believe I'm a happier person for this...which is why I think it's paramount That today I thank the teacher who first taught me how to count.