Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
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I am trying to focus on my happiness. We just got done reading the Happiness Project for book club, I really enjoyed it and I feel like just recently I am experiencing lots of things that are showing me I need to make some changes.
The Dalai Lama states that "...the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness."
Wow, it's getting deep up in here!
4 comments:
"Be thankful for the setbacks" that one is probably the most difficult for me!
Nice words!! Its so hard to stop and be thankful.
I think that book (even though I didn't love it) is going to end up changing all of us one way or the other!! Love you!! XOXO
This is so awesome, thank you for the reminder. I know it need it!
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