Gratitude

There is a chapter in the book I am currently reading that focuses on gratitude and grace. The author, Mark Sanborn, quoted a British philosopher and writer, Roger Scruton, who suggests that we too often limit gratitude to special occasions. Then, it got interesting. He (Scruton) wrote about governments taking over the functions that used to be handled by charities. The idea of justice, he wrote, has replaced the idea of charity. "Benefits are handed out equally rather than given as gifts to those in need. Eventually the gifts turned into "rights" and claims replaced gratitude." I believe he has described one of the things that is wrong with America today. The lack of grace and gratitude is preventing too many people from living successful lives. Sanborn cited these examples: The chronically thankless are never satisfied. The chronically dissatisfied are never thankful. It works the other way also. The thankful are always satisfied. The satisfied are always thamkful. Today's Winning Thought: A lot more people in this world could be a lot more grateful. And all the time, not just on certain days. As Mark Sanborn said, "Gratitude is not situational." How are you doing when it comes to being grateful?