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What does it mean?
Life has misery, but sweetness exists and gratitude helps.
In plain terms
Life is hard but sweet if you are grateful.
What can you take from it?
Choose gratitude despite hardship.

Where it applies

  • hard times
  • recovery

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • find joy

Questions to consider

  • What can you be grateful for today?

Another view

Toxic positivity ignores real pain.

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