GRATITUDE

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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 the limitations
because they give you opportunities
for improvement
be thankful for each 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 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.

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- taken off a friend’s

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.. your words in my memory, are like music to me ..