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Ungrateful Thought
Focusing on reasons for gratitude means focusing on the things that make you happy; that’ll put you in a better mood! It will just give you a more optimistic outlook which will in turn make you feel happier and more grateful. It’s a self-reinforcing cycle, and that’s a good thing. Acknowledge one ungrateful thought per day, and transform it into a grateful one. Here’s an example from my own life:
- Ungrateful Thought: My sister spoke harshly to me today for absolutely no reason. I know that she’s under a lot of stress, but I was over at house helping to take care of her kids. I don’t deserve for her to treat me like that.
- Grateful Thought: My sister is there for me when I need her. I know that I can count on her. I’m lucky to have her as a sister.
Here is a shiur with great insights on the importance of living a life of gratitude and the meaning of the tefilla Nishmat Kol Chai: CLICK HERE
For no particular reason but “Thank you Aba, I love You and thank you for giving me life!’
