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1. Dining Room Tables on June 9, 2008 12:32 pm

   Since my English is not as good as some of the more gifted ones, I would prefer to quote Margaret Stortz.
   “When we are grateful for the good we already have, we attract more good into our life. On the other hand,when we are ungrateful, we tend to shut ourselves off from the good we might otherwise experience.”

2. raymond on June 9, 2008 2:27 pm

   Hi Dining Room Tables,

   You’re being humble. I have never have any problem with your English.

   That’s for sharing the quote. It is very meaningful.

3. Nicole Price on June 10, 2008 3:18 am

   You know that old story, “I cried for a new pair of shoes until i saw a boy who had no legs” Every time you catch yourself complaining or wingeing about something, start to count your blessings, remind yourself about how incredibly fortunate you really are, if not materially then emotionally or spiritually. Just take the time and count your blessings, they will surely eclipse your woes!

4. raymond on June 10, 2008 3:23 am

   Hi Nicole,

   Whenever I start to count my blessing, I’ll start to complain for not having enough fingers to count.

   Just kidding. Thanks for your comment.

5. Hai Liang on June 10, 2008 9:53 am

   When I wake up each morning, I try to consciously tell myself I’m really grateful to be alive. Then I keep thinking about how good is my life and I’m grateful for it.

   Some mornings when I wake up, I don’t have enough sleep and get grouchy, so I focus on being grateful for being alive helps me to re-align to being positive again. But it takes some time and effort .

6. raymond on June 10, 2008 11:29 am

   Hi Hai Liang,

   Practise makes perfect.

7. Stefanie on June 10, 2008 5:29 pm

   Any time I find myself in a bad mood, I try to remember how many wonderful things I actually have. Ever since I’ve begun focusing on these things (the last 5-6 years or so), I’ve found that: (a) I’m happier with my own life, (b) I have a hard time believing in the existence of a kind god, and (c) I have an incredibly difficult time wasting money or even splurging on anything. There’s no way I could feel okay about carrying a $400 purse on my shoulder when that money could be helping someone who needs it far more. It makes it difficult to figure out where to draw the line between enjoying the rewards of your hard work and doing the right thing.

8. Joyce Jackson on June 10, 2008 7:05 pm

   I have started a gratitude journal where I keep track of everything I am thankful for. It is a constant reminder of all of our blessings.

9. raymond on June 11, 2008 2:41 am

   Joyce,

   That’s one of the best things you can do.

10. raymond on June 11, 2008 2:46 am

    Hi Stefanie,

    The key is balance.

    Not rewarding yourself may affect your subconscious mind negatively.

    I learn this from T Harv Eker.

11. Land Projects UK on June 11, 2008 3:07 am

    Raymond, I felt guilty as I watched the video. I always have left overs every time I eat. I felt pity for those people especially children who are suffering from starvation.

    I agree, there are lots of things in life that we should be grateful of. Thanks for sharing this video, very touching!

12. Hai Liang on June 11, 2008 4:35 am

    Hi Stefanie,

    Ha ha…I used to be exactly like you! But like what I learned from Harv, its better to reward yourself so you are happier to make more money to help others.

    With more money, you can help more people who cannot help themselves.

13. raymond on June 11, 2008 11:14 am

    Hi Land Project UK,

    We’re just the opposite. I hope you’ll save more food and not just trash it away.

14. raymond on June 11, 2008 11:21 am

    Well said, Hai Liang.

15. Coral Snake on June 18, 2008 6:50 pm

    it is lovely that you take the time to write down what you are grateful for! this video is really sad …

16. raymond on June 19, 2008 3:06 am

    Hi Coral,

    Write down the things we are grateful for is powerful. Perhaps you may want to try it out (if you have not)

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