tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post5413518709776254412..comments2023-05-15T19:42:05.251-07:00Comments on The Attitude of Gratitude Inn: Happiness is a Choice, Part II .............................. 7/16/11Pablohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-6016929764492918782011-07-18T12:56:27.599-07:002011-07-18T12:56:27.599-07:00I am grateful for boating experiences I have share...I am grateful for boating experiences I have shared with friends. <br />I am grateful for the cloud formations which remind me of Gods great power.<br />I am grateful for the time shared with good friends.Southern Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355650963181124844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-9701264486852961312011-07-16T22:58:11.964-07:002011-07-16T22:58:11.964-07:00Here's a nugget for those of you who peruse th...Here's a nugget for those of you who peruse these wee comments tucked beneath my posts: <br /><br />"Serenity is the pause between reacting and responding." <br /><br /> We only get serenity when we work on ourselves---those issues that need God's refining touch. "Let it begin with me." <br /><br />We are incapable of improving ourselves by our efforts, alone. Our best efforts have brought us to the place where we are. <br /><br />@ Kelly, when mistreated, I BREATHE. Thanks for your empathy. Are you trying to get on my good side?? :)<br /><br />Another good quote I'll hide within this comment: <br /><br />"To observe without judgment is the highest form of wisdom."<br /><br />We only reach this state when we work on ourselves, asking for God's help to remove the dross, that we may shine, reflecting more of His character, when interacting with those who are not kind. It's easy to be nice to those who are nice to us. Only when His love is moving through me am I able to be gracious towards those who want to hurt me, while still taking care of myself.Pablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-86832380236987832942011-07-16T10:54:26.280-07:002011-07-16T10:54:26.280-07:00I'm sure it was somewhat difficult for you to ...I'm sure it was somewhat difficult for you to have your friend lash out at you like that, but you probably know that it is his own issues that cause him to act like that and not really you at all. Still.<br /><br />It can be so exciting (or draining, even) to be around other people, it is easy to think that they play a huge role in how we feel. Being alone is not nearly as....externally stimulating. Even still, it is good to be able to control one's own emotions. It gives me a sense of maturity when I am able to do so. <br /><br />Gratitudes? More gratitudes? ;)<br /><br />I am grateful for my ability to control my temper when it comes to my five year old son acting like a five year old. <br /><br />I am grateful for being acknowledged. <br /><br />I'm grateful for awareness.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805281199840274328noreply@blogger.com