“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” Melody Beattie
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
“Take full account of the excellencies which you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.” -Marcus Aurelius
Be Thankful
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 that you’ve made a difference.
It is 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.
-Author Unknown
Related articles
- The science of being thankful (mnn.com)
- Thankfulness quotes (christianpf.com)
- gratitude and thanks for what you have are the first steps in seeking what you have not ~ Reed (2rqod.wordpress.com)
- Healing Gratitude – It’s Easier than You Think (maribethdoerr.com)
Just in time for Thanksgiving. We do have a lot to be thankful for.
Yes we do
Beautiful reminder Kristin. I never fail to count my blessings.
Yes. We must count our blessings:) Enjoy your day!
Hi Kristin
It must be telepathy. I have been thinking alot about gratitude lately, and guess what, I am going to start a gratitude journal. Why? Well it sort of makes sense doesn’t it? I’m a great one for authority figures, too much really, but when I read that scientific research showed that cultivating an attitude of gratitude for 10 weeks resulted in a 25 percent increase in happiness levels, it got me hooked. I’ll be back to let you know how I get on.
Corinne at soulsnet
Yes- lots of research out there on the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal. Please keep me informed on how it goes.
Hi Kristin
Just a quick PS
I just linked to one of your related articles, the one about the science behind happiness and watched the video. Not the same scientific research that I referred to, but hey ho, more grist to the mill.
Happy Thanksgiving by the way – We don’t have that in the UK. What a shame, a day for giving thanks, we could surely do with that at the moment.
Corinne
Corinne- more grist to the mill. I like that. Gratitude is so very important. Have a wonderful day.
There is always …. always …. always something to be thankful for
Yes there is
Amen! This is perfect. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Brian.
Never a truer word spoken. Nice one Kristin.
Stuart- Thanks. Enjoy your day.
Wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving Kristin.
Happy Thanksgiving, David.
I will read this to our family as our Thanksgiving prayer.
Looking forward to it. See you tomorrow.
Cheers. Well put! (Now, if I could just get my kids to “get” some of that gratitude, particularly my 10-yr-old…LOL) Okay, so in said gratitude fashion, I should be thankful for that gigantic pile of mulch on my driveway (that ain’t throwing itself) for keeping me fit, nurturing the trees that give me oxygen, and prettying up my flower beds for Christmas lights. Bring it!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Kristin. Enjoy your family!
Shannon, You made me laugh! Gratitude for mulch; that’s the spirit. And no, it doesn’t throw itself into those beds. Enjoy your family and your thanksgiving.
Wonderful post, Kristin! Have an incredibly Happy Thanksgiving! S
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have been on bed rest since Thanksgiving….I just found this, and it will be my mantra till after my procedure in January….great poem, thanks gain for your wisdom, and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’ve been managing pain and the Thankful poem was just what I needed!
Your work is a wonderful gift!
Merry Chistmas
Thank you!
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