I seem to recall a scripture that says that if we take the Holy Spirit as our guide, and live in thanksgiving, it will be well with us. I forget how I got started, but I've learned to play Pollyanna's Glad Game all day long. It's easy to find something to complain about, but it takes more effort to feel grateful. At my age (69), I'm grateful to wake up. I'm grateful that most of my body parts work. I'm grateful for the parts that aren't in pain. When something irritating happens, that's when the Gratitude Skill kicks in. When something heartbreaking happens, I recognize that the Lord is there, like He was in the fiery furnace, not taking us out, but getting us through. I was a born pessimist, but learning gratitude has changed me. It makes me feel younger, more hopeful, and a lot better company to be with.
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L KinderNovember 7, 2024
I seem to recall a scripture that says that if we take the Holy Spirit as our guide, and live in thanksgiving, it will be well with us. I forget how I got started, but I've learned to play Pollyanna's Glad Game all day long. It's easy to find something to complain about, but it takes more effort to feel grateful. At my age (69), I'm grateful to wake up. I'm grateful that most of my body parts work. I'm grateful for the parts that aren't in pain. When something irritating happens, that's when the Gratitude Skill kicks in. When something heartbreaking happens, I recognize that the Lord is there, like He was in the fiery furnace, not taking us out, but getting us through. I was a born pessimist, but learning gratitude has changed me. It makes me feel younger, more hopeful, and a lot better company to be with.
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