Value: Truth
Sub-Value: Gratitude
A newly arrived soul in heaven was met by St Peter. The saint toured the soul around heaven.
Both of them walked inside a large room filled with angels.
St Peter took the soul to the first section and said, “This is the receiving section. Here, all petitions to God are said as prayers are received.” The soul looked around. It was a terribly busy section with all the angels sorting out voluminous petitions from all over the world.
St Peter took the soul to the next section. “This is the packaging and dispatch section. Here, the blessings and graces are packed and delivered to the people on earth who prayed for them.” This was an equally terribly busy section too. There were so many angels working in that room to pack and deliver innumerable blessings and graces.
St Peter took the soul to the last and final section. To its total surprise, unlike the other busy sections, there was only one angel sitting idly for want of work.
“How is it there is no work here? What section is this?” asked the soul.
“This is the acknowledging section. The saddest thing is after they receive the blessings, very few send their acknowledgments.”
“How does one acknowledge God’s blessings?” asked the soul in wonder.
“Simple. Just say, “Thank you, Lord,” answered St Peter.
Learning
We must always be thankful for what we are blessed with and not complain about things we aspire to possess, for there are so many people in this world who are deprived of even basic needs.
Gratitude also shields us from negativity, it eliminates stress and heals, and the vibration of gratitude attracts more positive things into your life. Therefore, let us practice gratitude in everyday life for our well-being.
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