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Gratitude And What It Means To Me

Gratitude is way overrated. The reason? Isn't it a natural tendency in all of us to be grateful to what has helped us, to what has been advantageous to us. It is in my opinion, an evolutionary and even primal sense within us that does things for selfish reasons. The point is that we are grateful in the hopes that we get more good things from whatever we are grateful for. It is absolutely a selfish feeling. There is nothing selfless about just saying you are grateful to someone or something.

But I suppose we all do it, like bugs attracted to the glowing bright light. And why do we feel grateful for things that are absolutely not under our control at all... like existing? We can all appreciate what we have, what we've been through, the people we know, art, beauty, noble acts, bravery, and maybe for some, even money. While the the disparity between gratefulness and appreciation is perhaps not as great as I put it. Perhaps I am nitpicking, but the word grateful is something that I've not really had in my lexicon of vocabulary. It does have a connotation of being thankful to some divine entity. Maybe not, but its overwhelming usage tarnishes its neutrality.

That's not to say I'm not thankful for all the things that I love, the people I know, and things of beauty. I'm incredibly thankful to have known(and continue to know), and experience all the people and things that make me think that.... there is hope for humanity. It's not all doom and gloom and humanity can overcome all the bullshit in the world. I value all of you, and I only hope for the best(and will do my own best to make sure all of you reach your fullest potential) for all of you. I'll say that I appreciate everything and every moment I've spent with all of you. I do not expect anything in return.

Do not let others tell you otherwise, reach for your ambitions, goals, your dreams. You shouldn't have it any other way. Seek out people who inspire you and do your best all the time. Don't ever give up, make the most of your life. Just go for it! Cast your doubts aside, forget all the excuses. Do this, and I can assure you, you will achieve much success, happiness and wisdom. Much love peeps...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2012 bring you much happiness and joy. 


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