Quote by Pema Chodron, The Places That Sc

We can learn to rejoice in even the smallest blessings our life holds. It is easy to miss our own good fortune; often happiness comes in ways we don't even notice. It's like a cartoon I saw of an astonished-looking man saying, 'What was that?' The caption below read, 'Bob experiences a moment of well-being.' The ordinariness of our good fortune can make it hard to catch.

We can learn to rejoice in even the smallest blessings our l

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of finding joy and gratitude in the simple and often overlooked blessings of life. We often fail to recognize the small moments of happiness that come our way, just like the character in the cartoon who was amazed by a brief moment of well-being. The quote suggests that our good fortune may be so ordinary and subtle that we might miss it if we are not paying attention. By learning to appreciate and rejoice in even the smallest blessings, we can cultivate a greater sense of happiness and contentment in our lives.

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By Pema Chodron, The Places That Sc

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