"Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has..." — Charles Dickens
Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes.
What This Quote Means
Gratitude transforms what we have into enough and more than enough.
About Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic who created some of the world''s best-known fictional characters.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) used fiction to expose social injustice and champion the poor and vulnerable in Victorian England.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Gratitude letter
Write a letter of appreciation to someone who has positively impacted your life.
Present awareness
Notice and appreciate five good things in your current moment.
Reframe challenges
Find something to be grateful for in a current difficulty.
Reflection Questions
- What am I most grateful for that I rarely think about?
- How would my perspective change if I focused more on what I have?
- What challenge in my life contains a hidden blessing?
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