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“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”
Epictetus · Enchiridion
What it means today

Gratitude is not a separate virtue from contentment; it is the same muscle. The habit of counting what is present, rather than what is missing, changes how a life feels.

Try this todayBefore sleep, name three things you have today that you are glad are yours.
Today’s questionHow much of my attention goes to what I lack versus what I have?
#gratitude#contentment#wisdom
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