tuesday june 9, 1998
GRATITUDE
i don’t think you can be grateful without thinking others could be grateful for you. . .
in other words, you have to generate good yourself before you can see what there is
to be grateful for, about others.
i know some people who think that being loved is being “nagged” or “bothered”.
i know some people who feel like being looked after is being intruded on.
i know others who feel that gifts given to them are a command for attention.
as incredible as it could sound, the bottom line is that gratitude
seems to be a rare quality.
whenever i feel grateful, life seems better to me.
i think the ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE is a pleasure to be around.
Audrey is a very cheerful positive woman.
to be in her company is to feel appreciated and acknowledged.
she always notices where i have gone beyond boundaries.
she mentions favors i have done for her.
she sees where i have worked hard to make a difference.
i am always glad to have her with me.
she helps me to feel more grateful whenever i am with her.
she is able to listen to troubles and hear what’s good too.
it is a pleasure all the time to call her, invite her, include her, ask for her advice, etc.
she is a walking embodiment of the gratitude attitude.
