Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to…

Henri Nouwen
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Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. It is amazing how many occasions present themselves in which I can choose gratitude instead of a complaint. ✨ Henri Nouwen (2013). The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming, p.85, Image
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