Words alone cannot fully express the extent to which gratefulness is an integral part of our lives . One should not, however, fall prey to the misconception that expressing gratefuleness is the sole determinant of happiness. Through taking pleasure from small things, one can easily fail to see big the picture in life and can . Naiive optimistic atitude can not only but it can also .
The life of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights' activist, perfectly exemplifies the . In a valiant effecort to end racial inequality in the 1960s, King initiated many boycotts, nonviolent resistance movements, peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins, and gave many eloquent speeches denouncing the evils of racial segregation. King's efforts were not spurred by any selfish desire to attain or exercise power over others. In fact, given his renowned stature in the black community, King could have easily succumbed to the introxicating temptations of power, money, and fame. However, King opted for a life of compassion, humility, and self-sacrifice, choosing to help his fellow African-American who were shunned and severly persecuted by the white man. As the life of Martin Luther King Jr. illustrates, …show more content…
By relishing and taking pleasure in some of the gifts of your life, you will be able to extract the maximum possible satisfaction and enjoyment from your current circumstances. When my first child was only a few months old, an older woman approached me while I was struggling with the stroller. “Your baby is so beautiful,” she said. “Appreciate this age; it goes by so fast!” At the time I was feeling overwhelmed and sleep-deprived and, to be honest, didn’t much appreciate her glib intrusion, but it had a powerful effect. Taking time to feel grateful for this small child allowed me to step outside the dreariness of my long days caring for her and to savor the magic of the small moment I shared with my
The life of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights' activist, perfectly exemplifies the . In a valiant effecort to end racial inequality in the 1960s, King initiated many boycotts, nonviolent resistance movements, peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins, and gave many eloquent speeches denouncing the evils of racial segregation. King's efforts were not spurred by any selfish desire to attain or exercise power over others. In fact, given his renowned stature in the black community, King could have easily succumbed to the introxicating temptations of power, money, and fame. However, King opted for a life of compassion, humility, and self-sacrifice, choosing to help his fellow African-American who were shunned and severly persecuted by the white man. As the life of Martin Luther King Jr. illustrates, …show more content…
By relishing and taking pleasure in some of the gifts of your life, you will be able to extract the maximum possible satisfaction and enjoyment from your current circumstances. When my first child was only a few months old, an older woman approached me while I was struggling with the stroller. “Your baby is so beautiful,” she said. “Appreciate this age; it goes by so fast!” At the time I was feeling overwhelmed and sleep-deprived and, to be honest, didn’t much appreciate her glib intrusion, but it had a powerful effect. Taking time to feel grateful for this small child allowed me to step outside the dreariness of my long days caring for her and to savor the magic of the small moment I shared with my