Gratitude: The Key to Being Satisfied

Gratitude: The Key to Being Satisfied
While we are busy thinking about a new car or a bigger home, we forget about the many wonderful things we have already been blessed with. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock
Mollie Donghia
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“The grass is always greener on the other side,” we’re told when a situation or season of life leaves us feeling discontent.

Believing that someone else has it better or that better days are ahead of us, we strive to pursue greater opportunities or nicer things. If our circumstances were different, we would be happier. So we continue down this trail and rob ourselves of one of the most valuable gifts life has to offer—gratitude.

Mollie Donghia
Mollie Donghia
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Mollie Donghia and her husband, Mike, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.
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