they told you life is hard it's misery from the start it's dull and slow and painful I tell you life is sweet in spite of the misery there's so much more be grateful
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can you be grateful for today?
Another view
Toxic positivity ignores real pain.
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