Motherhood is a hallowed place because children aren’t commonplace. Co-laboring over the sculpting of souls is a sacred vocation, a humbling privilege. Never forget.
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Being joyful isn't what makes you grateful. Being grateful is what makes you joyful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gratitude leads to joy; it's not the other way around.
This quote emphasizes the importance of gratitude as a source of genuine happiness. It suggests that cultivating a sense of thankfulness can create a joyful state of being, rather than joy arising spontaneously without the foundation of gratefulness.
Themes
GratitudeJoyHappinessThankfulnessMindset
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing at a Thanksgiving dinner about what you're grateful for can inspire others to appreciate their blessings.
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