Something that may apply to you- it’s a good gratefulness reminder-

[Starrlight]

Don’t forget how badly you once wanted what you have now.

[Starrlight]

I found myself starting to complain... then I recalled what I used to feel like, like I’m from hell into heaven, so then I said a prayer of thanks 🙏

[Luna-blade in reply to Starrlight]

Hello Starrlight! Hope you are fine. It’s been a long time I haven’t posted anything in here. Well you’re absolutely right we have to be thankful for things that others would wish they had! Thank God for everything Amen 🙏🏻

[Starrlight in reply to Luna-blade]

Hello! How are you doing?

[Luna-blade in reply to Starrlight]

Hello I’m good thank God and you?

[JohnPB]

As someone once said, cultivate an attitude of gratitude. I thanked God for my many blessings when I was exercising recently. It definitely helped improved my mood. I like this scripture, Psalm 103:2 " Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits."

[Starrlight in reply to JohnPB]

That’s great yes I find being grateful improved my mood too. I have to be careful not to sink into the wishing for what isn’t meant for me presently. I like that verse, Psalms are my favorite.

[JohnPB in reply to Starrlight]

Being content with what we have is an important part of being thankful. I like 1st Timothy "But godliness with contentment is great gain." I find it challenging to be content.

[Hidden]

This is lovely, Starrlight, and so, so true. 🌼

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

(((((((((( hug )))))))))

[13ga]

starr - that's a great post!

but what if you no longer want.... anything... except to want again... ???

[Starrlight in reply to 13ga]

Are you saying you no longer want anything?

[13ga in reply to Starrlight]

i'm not saying exactly that - but the few things i want are beyond my reach. and it's not so much that i don't want - as much as nothing (or very little) gives me any joy.

"want" is a funny thing in this context - for me. i may want something - but i have nothing in me to go get what i want... and the "want" - at best - is more like... i'd really like....

it's like "the getting of a want" seems like it's so much work these days - that i can't motivate myself to try...

more like that - if any of that made any sense!

[Dolphin14]

Another beautiful picture ⭐️

I agree.... we have worked hard to move forward... we shouldn't forget that.

Be grateful for how far we've come.

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes! To moving forward 🥂

[Wouo]

Thank you for this beautiful reminder to be grateful.

[Starrlight in reply to Wouo]

You’re welcome Wouo!

[Mimi1957]

I agree. I have to remind myself of this at times when things are difficult. It's not just fluff, it's absolutely true. I like to remember this when my cell phone has issues with connections or is slow to load. I ask myself if I'm REALLY complaining about this magic device that has changed my world?? Then I stop and find my patience.🙂