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Entitlement and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment


Thom RainerIf I feel entitled, I complain about my job.
If I am thankful, I am grateful to have a job.

If feel entitled, I complain about the meal I’m eating.
If I am thankful, I am grateful to have food on the table.

If I feel entitled, I complain that the government does not do enough for me.
If I am thankful, I ask what I can first do for others.

If I feel entitled, I complain about my spouse.
If am thankful, I express gratitude that someone has put up with me all these years.

Read the full post at Entitlement and Thanksgiving – ThomRainer.com.


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