It was commented to me by a friend today that practicing gratitude on one level is being defeatist, and that I am it. Instead of being more assertive in what I would want, and not want, I rather accept any crumbs thrown my way. I thought about a conversation I have had recently with someone else, and I had started off with a fiery opinion. After a few choice words from the recipient, I lost all my fire and traction I had in the beginning. So I admitted to my friend, yes I guess I am defeatist. Yeah, look at you, I was told, even being defeatist about being defeatist.
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If praciticing gratitude means being a defeatist…. so am I! Joining the club happily!
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At least I won’t be lonely then! But it’s true Erika, I’m not assertive enough!
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That is another story… let’s rather have a coffee in our two women’s club… lol
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Okay deal! Are you up to receiving an email from me, and we can take it offline?
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Sure! Perhaps you’ll receive my “cheers” only when you get up tomorrow… lol!
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Being thankful is sometimes the stronger stance as showing gratitude sometimes requires strength. To ask for help and be thankful isn’t easy. I happily do it when required.
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Thank you for sharing! Yes, it is sometimes the stronger stance.
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Hi vonita!:)
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Hi Lynz! 🙂
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Hi, I think you are doing great!
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Thank you Lynz! Appreciate your kind words ❤
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Practicing gratitude is anything but defeatist. It takes more courage and confidence to walk through your day being grateful and expressing it than to bypass the chance to say “thank you”. The ability to be grateful comes from the inner confidence that One greater than you holds you in His hands and you have a life to live full of purpose and confidence.
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Thank you for sharing these thoughts! 💝
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