Living in a Grateful World

Recently, most of us in school have been really busy with multiple project deadlines, quizes, endless readings etc, all amplified and compressed due to CNY being around the corner. With stress, fatigue and many unexpected reasons, if you happen not to receive support from your loved onces, it is natural to think that the world is a dark, lonely place.

For my friends who fall in this category and is distracted from your goals, do remember that just as the cup is half empty, it is half full too. There is always two sides to a coin. Don't doubt yourself unnecessarily. Here's a poem which have brought me out of my darkest moments in the past. Have you counted your blessings? (:

Living in a Grateful World

Be grateful to - those who have hurt or harmed you,

for they have reinforced your determination.

Be grateful to - those who have deceived you,

for they have deepened your insight.

Be grateful to - those who have hit you,

for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.

Be grateful to - those who have abandoned you,

for they have taught you to be independent.

Be grateful to - those who have made you stumble,

for they have strengthened your ability.

Be grateful to - those who have denounced you,

for they have increased your wisdom and concentration.

Be grateful to those who have made you firm & resolute

and helped in your achievements

Author: Unknown