Cultivating thankfulness for being part of life blossoms into a feeling of being blessed, not in the sense of winning the lottery, but in a more refined appreciation for the interdependent nature of life. It also elicits feelings of generosity, which create further joy. Gratitude can soften a heart that has become too guarded, and it builds the capacity for forgiveness, which creates the clarity of mind that is ideal for spiritual development.
How do we practice gratitude in daily life? Notice when gratitude is present and when it’s not, and what happens when fear or confusion arises.
When you are suffering due to self-pity, fear, or anger, more than likely gratitude isn’t present, so notice those things for which you are grateful.
Respond to a difficult situation by acknowledging it as such, and then say to yourself, "Yes, this is terrible, and I am grateful for…” An example would be, "I am angry at this moment, and I am grateful that I have a mind which knows this is so and can deal with it." Focus on the wonderment of nature and the human capacity for learning and creating. People tend to only notice the terrible aspects of being human, so the wonders of life are often forgotten.
--Minling Khenchen Rinpoche
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