“The Prayer of a Man Too Busy for Gratitude Lists”

God, is it important for me to actually write down my items of gratitude? Couldn’t I just be grateful? I’m busy! There are so many things I want to do! And some, I really ought to do. I could save time by skipping the list.

But here is the problem as I see it: I think the lists keep me alert during the day for things that invite gratitude. And I definitely need to be aware of the things that make for gratitude. Otherwise, I just become a more selfish, gloomy, despairing person. And I already have way more of those qualities (especially the selfishness) than I need.

So, I guess I know the answer. Don’t like it, but I know it.

GRATITUDE LIST:

  1. Gratitude lists.
  2. The ability to do healthy things that I don’t want to do.
  3. . . .

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