Thanksgiving and what should be (or not).

Today is Thanksgiving.  I am one of those that complain constantly (or at least I feel that way).  However, this is also one of those general presuppositions that we, as humans, hold.  When we complain or are aggravated, we have this assumption that things are not as they should be.  But the problem is that in order to go about complaining, we are holding the world and our circumstances to a Standard of some sort.  But of course, this does not exist. There is no Standard. Reality just is. Whatever is is.  Now, of course, you can want it to be another way, but that does not mean that it logically follows that it should be some other way.  Of course not. It can't be. What is just is. The Universe (or reality) has no moral obligation to you (or anyone else) to be some other way, a better way. You are appealing to a Standard that is not there. You simply desire for some other way, hence your complaining, is just that - a desire. Nothing more. Nothing less. There is no morality to it. Now some would say that, "Of course there is a standard - my own personal standard." But the response is, "So"?  There is no obligation for the Universe to adhere to your standard.  Of course, that does not mean that you can't be upset that the circumstances that surround you don't match your standard, but you must realize that what is just is. It's not supposed to be any other way.  And that is what aggravates you. You think that it ought to be another way.  No it doesn't.  It just is. You must realize that your standard is at best arbitrary, and at worst imaginary. Who, or what, cares about your standard? What about my standard, or his standard, or her standard? What if they conflict with one another. Well, if there is no real Standard, other than the one we make up, then might makes right.  I hope you workout everyday. I do.

Or, there could really be a Standard that we all recognize. There could be a Standard, that to which we believe reality should adhere.  I believe that there is.  The reverse of complaining is thankfulness. I am thankful to Him, today. Now, my daily exercise regimen may serve another purpose. I'm glad. There is probably someone that is stronger - but now that doesn't mean his standard can be made "right".  I'm thankful for what is displayed on this video. It's a good one.