An Attitude of Gratitude!

If any of you know my mother, there is one thing she cannot stand … I can hear her still, “If there’s one thing I can’t stand… It’s ingratitude!”

Gratitude is the opposite of pride.

Pride says, “I deserve this, it’s about time!”

Gratitude says, “I don’t deserve this. I’m humbled”
Pride says, “I’m entitled.”

Gratitude says, “I owe so much to so many.”

Encourage others around you to a spirit of gratitude, not by beating them over the head with it. Rather, by sharing what might be or what used to be compared to the way things are.

There is always something we can be thankful for. A roof, shoes, health, computers, education, freedom, Jesus Christ, church, friends, choices, the list goes on!

Be grateful today and every day! It is infectious! And there is no better trait that we can encourage in others that will make them happier personally, and better socially.