Be Grateful for Everything—Even the Tough Stuff
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Be Grateful for Everything—Even the Tough Stuff
Whenever I want to evoke the feeling of gratitude,l I usually start with the simple realisation that I am alive and breathing. Seneca said something along the lines of ‘treat each separate day as a separate life’. I try to remember this quote as often as possible and find it very helpful in regards to gratitude. You could also think about all the b... See more
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Cleon added
Declare war on the negative bias: Focus on the things that go right instead of the things that go wrong — did the checkout line at the grocery store go quick? Did you avoid red lights on your way to work? If all you did was look for things to appreciate, you would live a spectacular life.
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andrea and added
“It is easy to praise providence for anything that may happen if you have two qualities: a complete view of what has actually happened in each instance and a sense of gratitude. Without gratitude what is the point of seeing, and without seeing what is the object of gratitude?” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES
Stephen Hanselman • The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
GRATITUDE The standard habit of the mind is to take careful note of what’s not right in our lives and obsess about all that is missing. But in a new mood, perhaps after a lot of longing and turmoil, we pause and notice some of what has – remarkably – not gone wrong. The house is looking beautiful at the moment. We’re in pretty good health, all thin
... See moreAlain De Botton • The School of Life: An Emotional Education
Pourquoi, compte tenu des difficultés de la vie ? Parce que vous pouvez être courageux. Vous pouvez être vigilant, éveillé et attentif. Vous pouvez voir distinctement combien l’existence peut être exigeante. Malgré tout, vous pouvez être reconnaissant, car c’est là une attitude intrépide face à la vie et à ses difficultés. Vous êtes reconnaissant n
... See moreJordan b. Peterson • 12 nouvelles règles pour une vie - Au-delà de l'ordre (French Edition)
But the truth is, even this is something to be grateful for.
Lawrence Yeo • The Nothingness of Money - More to That
Ajinkya Wadhwa added
No matter what happens, I still know that every moment offers me something for which to feel thankful, and I make myself available to the exploration.