The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.

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Henry Ward Beecher

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The Importance of Thankfulness and Gratitude

In western societies most people face subtle expectations to get more, to achieve more, to deserve more. That makes us postponing our satisfaction to a life in future when we finally got all this. But this is a false conclusion and maybe the reason for suffering. Isn't it time to think of, what we have already got - blessings, health, friends and family - and be grateful for that?

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