Appreciation is simply an acknowledgement of what we feel blessed with, while gratitude is reflected in what we claim to appreciate.
The secret to contentment is found in gratitude.
But not in an attitude of gratitude.
It must be more substantial than that.
Gratitude must be a meaningful connection with what we truly value about ourselves and our lives, and not just appreciation for having more than others.
Gratitude allows us to focus on what’s good, and realise how much worse things could be.
It encourages appreciation for what we have instead of envy for what we don’t have.
Most importantly, it recognises the blessings that most take for granted like good health, free time, youthfulness, good relations, and peace of mind.
When we lose gratitude for these things, we take it for granted and stop doing what is needed to maintain it.
That’s when we lose it.
And if we still don’t recognise our ingratitude at that point, our difficulties become a trial rather than a reminder leading us to believe that we’re cursed or being tested by divine decree.
Live with gratitude. Always.
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Be blessed, not entitled
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Gratitude, the root of peace
As long as you have gratitude in your heart, you will always find opportunities instead of problems in your life.
Gratitude allows us to focus on what’s good, and realise how much worse things could be.
It encourages appreciation for what we have instead of envy for what we don’t have.
Most importantly, it recognises the blessings that most take for granted like good health, free time, youthfulness, good relations, and peace of mind.
When we lose gratitude for these things, we take it for granted and stop doing what is needed to maintain it.
That’s when we lose it.
And if we still don’t recognise our ingratitude at that point, our difficulties become a trial rather than a reminder.
Live with gratitude. Always.
#gratitude #appreciation #happiness #hope #optimism #fulfilment #indulgence #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery #family #lovedones #opportunity #trials #problems
