When you want something and you don’t have it, it may be a cause of stress to you. However, if we reflect on how we came to have things that were not there originally, we can be excited, delighted, and grateful that we want something even before we have it. Seen from this perspective, wanting something–or more specifically, being able to want something while it is not there yet–is already a gift in itself. ! is is why we offer gratitude. . Ilchi Lee
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When you want something and you don't have it, it may be a cause of stress to you. However, if we reflect on how we came to have things that were not there originally, we can be excited, delighted, and grateful that we want something even before we have it. Seen from this perspective, wanting something - or more specifically, being able to want something while it is not there yet - is already a gift in itself. It is why we offer gratitude.

When we feel grateful for what we have instead of feeling frustrated that we don't have what we want, we can find contentment and acceptance within ourselves and with life as a whole. We accept and value the present and learn to enjoy the little things as well as the big ones. We start to see our lives as filled with gifts instead of things that are lacking or lacking in some way.

Source: Change: Realizing Your Greatest Potential

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