A teacher gave a balloon to every student who had to inflate it, write their name on it, and throw it in the classroom. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The room was full of balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their balloons. Despite a hectic search, no one discovered their balloon. At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within five minutes, everyone had their balloon. The teacher said to them: these balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people’s...
In all things, give thanks. In the good days of laughter and joy, give thanks. In the bad days of struggle and strife, give thanks. In the brightest moments and the darkest hours, give thanks. In the flow of blessings and apparent lack of goodness, give thanks. In the face of fortune and misfortune, give thanks. In all things, give thanks. Lessons and blessings are found in all situations. ''In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.'' - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Who are the people that have helped you be where you are today? “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you...
