To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gratitude requires noticing kindness behind actions rather than taking them for granted.
- In plain terms
- Learn to appreciate the people behind the good things you receive.
- What can you take from it?
- Always look for the human effort behind favors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who helped you this week?
- What do you take for granted?
Another view
Some acts are routine and lack intentional kindness.
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