A lesson learnt

This stumbled across this note today. At just the right time, I suppose; I was starting to bitch about things. I'm putting it here as a small reminder to myself.

Gratitude

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.

Its hard to be grateful when you still feel sore; its easier to bitch, maybe it even feels better to bitch. Its hard to stand next to someone perfect.

Im trying to take comfort in the fact that what doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

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Still trying.