Guest guest Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks to you for including that wonderful poem. I am going to place it in my " gratitude journal " . > > Hello all > > Yay - Jess - great weight loss and welcome Lucy. I've no one around > me to discuss IOWL, but the support on here is great and available > all the time. > > I thought I'd share a poem that was new to me recently which I find > comforting when things aren't going quite my way: > > > Be Thankful > Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire, > If you did, what would there be to look forward to? > Be thankful when you don't know something > For it gives you the opportunity to learn. > Be thankful for the difficult times. > During those times you grow. > Be thankful for your limitations > Because they give you opportunities for improvement. > Be thankful for each new challenge > Because it will build your strength and character. > Be thankful for your mistakes > They will teach you valuable lessons. > Be thankful when you're tired and weary > Because it means you've made a difference. > It is easy to be thankful for the good things. > A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are > also thankful for the setbacks. > GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. > Find a way to be thankful for your troubles > and they can become your blessings. > ~ Author Unknown ~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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