Being Grateful For All

There are also those who aren't thankful for the kindness and generosity that others show them.

I call it the "can't see the forest for the trees," Syndrome. And I'm sure you have run into or know people who fit this profile.

These are the ones who continually take, without giving back. All they can see is what they want, and sometimes that wanting is at the expense of others.

It's basically them using someone to gain what they want, and it doesn't involve being grateful.

But these same people are also not aware of cause and effect. But when the only thing on their minds is themselves, I seriously don't think they would know when they are reaping what they sowed.

It's sad, but true. Being grateful doesn't fill all of our hearts... and it has to fill our hearts in order for it to fill our thoughts. When it fills our thoughts, then it will fill our actions toward others as well as our blessings from God.

Being thankful should be a strong factor in our lives. Going through life receiving and taking without being thankful makes us selfish and self-centered. I often wonder if being this way truly makes them happy.

So the moral of the story is help others to the best of your abilities...but don't allow yourself to be used.

How will you know? Because they won't be grateful or appreciate your kindness and generosity. Instead, they will exhibit an attitude of "you owe" me.