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 Being Thankful When It's Hard Register to Remove Advertisements Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/inspirational-stories/30606-being-thankful-when-its-hard.htmlReference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=30606
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~
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You frog, you will never understand.
ਭਖਸਿ ਸਿਬਾਲੁ ਬਸਸਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਜਲ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨ ਲਖਸਿ ਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
bhakhas sibaal basas niramal jal anmrith n lakhas rae ||1|| rehaao ||
You eat the dirt, while you dwell in the immaculate waters. You know nothing of the ambrosial nectar there. ||1||Pause||
Guru Nanak Dev ji Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang 990
WHY TRY TO FIT IN?  YOU WERE BORN TO STAND OUT!
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Mai ji,
Is it not the same as "Shukar" & "Hukam" of Sikhi? |
24-May-2010, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by harbansj24  Mai ji,
Is it not the same as "Shukar" & "Hukam" of Sikhi? | Once those are accepted, being thankful for "bad" stuff not only becomes possible, but life becomes much simpler and more joyful.  |
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SSA,
Its shukar, its all about optimism. Mai ji as always has put it in nice words, beautiful form and lovely style. | | The following member appreciates roopsidhu Ji for the above message. | |
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Nice words, Mai jee. Keep it up. This is also HIS SIMRAN because when you are doing HIS Shukrana these sorts of poetic gestures are bound to come up. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=30606
Guru Fateh jeo. | | The following members appreciate Hardip Singh Ji for the above message. | |
25-May-2010, 10:32 AM
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 Re: Being Thankful When It's Hard Chardi kala is the Sikh virtue. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=30606  | | The following members appreciate Mai Harinder Kaur Ji for the above message. | |
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Dear Mai ji, here is another one. 8-)
When you feel like God is rubbing you against rocks, do not lose hope! The truth is, he is polishing a diamond. - Author Unknown | | The following member appreciates Charan Ji for the above message. | |
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 Thoughts to ponder: 1. "Don't tell God how Big your storm is, tell the Storm how Big your God is." 2. "We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them." - Charles C. WestReference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=30606Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=30606 3. "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." - C.S. Lewis
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nice rhoughts | 
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