I'm atheist for the most part now after being raised Catholic. At age 60, things are going really well in my life - got married two years ago for the first time, FINALLY making enough money to actually feel financially comfortable, own my home, have very little debt - and I'm feeling gratitude. Others might thank their deity of choice, but I don't have that. I've been sending silent thanks to the universe in case there's something or someone to listen, but I guess I won't find out if there's anyone out there until I've shuffled off into the Great Unknown. Anyone else in my position? Whom do you thank?

Some days I find myself thinking of the old single-panel cartoon, maybe a Far Side strip, with a Jew, a Catholic and a Baptist who arrive at the Pearly Gates to discover the Egyptian gods are actually in charge. Maybe I should be genuflecting to Ra? 😄

EDIT: Wow, I never expected to get this many comments. Thanks to everyone - such great responses. I mentioned in a couple of comments that I'm a social worker, and sometimes I wonder if I'm getting back good karma for the work I do. But, it's hard to think or say that because it seems like arrogantly tempting fate. 😳