It would seem the first man had more right to be cranky with the aches and pains that come with old age. But he never took the bait…pun intended.
In truth the other one likely started his day perturbed, having to go at a slower pace to get the the pond. He took the bait and ‘perturbed’ followed him the rest of the day. A day wasted with grumbling and complaining: a day robbed of its peace.
We do that too. Spill our morning coffee, get stuck in traffic, coworker isn’t pulling their weight and the day is ruined.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
I love this story. Well, really, I love all your stories! I'll be spending my day being thankful and grateful for every part of my life. Bless you, Sean.
Thanks, Cindy❣️ I’m always on the lookout for great motivating rhymes for my grade school kiddos who will return to school later next month! YIKES!! Where did the summer go??
I guess because I'm old. I start my every day with journaling in a notebook, and being thankful for everything in my life, including thanking God for things that haven't happened yet, but that I believe God will help me with. I don't do a bit of begging, just gratitude. And so far, it's working quite well, But I came to this conclusion within the past year or so, so I guess it's old age that makes one come to a different conclusion. I've too long been the little girl trying to do too much! Thanks for your every day words, Sean!
I also thank God for things that haven't happened yet. I pray for blessings for the future husbands and wives of my grandchildren. I've also learned in my old age to just pray Thy Will Be Done. That prayer takes so much pressure off me!
I completely agree with Thy Will be Done. To me those are the most critical words in the entire Lord's Prayer. When I pray the prayer alone, I repeat those words spoken or thought!
You are a freaking good story teller, Sean! Thank you. I’m grateful to get to read your stories.
work, sing and play
like the songbird greets the sun
with thanks for a new day
and grace from an old one
Thank God for you my dear friend 🙏
Attitude of Gratitude!
…. and, by the way, Sean…. I still say “freaking”…..
Me, too. The alternative just sounds dirty and freakin’ unnecessary!
It would seem the first man had more right to be cranky with the aches and pains that come with old age. But he never took the bait…pun intended.
In truth the other one likely started his day perturbed, having to go at a slower pace to get the the pond. He took the bait and ‘perturbed’ followed him the rest of the day. A day wasted with grumbling and complaining: a day robbed of its peace.
We do that too. Spill our morning coffee, get stuck in traffic, coworker isn’t pulling their weight and the day is ruined.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
Dolores, love your last sentence.
I love this story. Well, really, I love all your stories! I'll be spending my day being thankful and grateful for every part of my life. Bless you, Sean.
Amen to that brother. Thank you Jesus!
Amen.
Gratitude…..indeed the attitude!
Thanks, Cindy❣️ I’m always on the lookout for great motivating rhymes for my grade school kiddos who will return to school later next month! YIKES!! Where did the summer go??
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Lovely parable, Sean.
Thanks for reminding us to be grateful for what we have.
Yes. This.
Amen.
lol. Grampa knows best.
For sure!
Gratitude: the attitude that raises your spiritual altitude. (Also helps you catch some tasty food!)
I guess because I'm old. I start my every day with journaling in a notebook, and being thankful for everything in my life, including thanking God for things that haven't happened yet, but that I believe God will help me with. I don't do a bit of begging, just gratitude. And so far, it's working quite well, But I came to this conclusion within the past year or so, so I guess it's old age that makes one come to a different conclusion. I've too long been the little girl trying to do too much! Thanks for your every day words, Sean!
I also thank God for things that haven't happened yet. I pray for blessings for the future husbands and wives of my grandchildren. I've also learned in my old age to just pray Thy Will Be Done. That prayer takes so much pressure off me!
I completely agree with Thy Will be Done. To me those are the most critical words in the entire Lord's Prayer. When I pray the prayer alone, I repeat those words spoken or thought!
Absolutely loved this story! Thank you for brightening my day! ♥️
Great story. Be thankful in the small thIngs and God will bless with bigger.
A heart of gratitude grows when we give thanks for the small things. (Diana Rockwell)