Wings of Gratitude

SARA BUBBER shares a story about shifting from misery to joy through a simple practice of gratitude. She then shares some tips on gratitude and asks us to do some fun activities.

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Once upon a time, a little bird lived in a scorching desert. She lived in miserable conditions. No feathers, a weak body, hardly any food, and little will to live on. She cursed her pitiable and lonely life every single day.

One day, the winds changed and she sensed a presence in the air around her. She realized that a beautiful angel, with a soft purple aura, was on its way to meet the Lord. The sympathetic angel sensed that someone was in need and stopped near the little bird.

"Little bird, what ails you?" The bird replied, "I am alone, I am sick, I am almost lifeless. How can I be happy? I am tired of my existence here. No one has ever asked about me. Who are you, and where are you going?" The angel replied, "I am God's angel, and I am on my way to the abode of the Lord." The bird saw a glimmer of hope and put in a small request, "Can you ask God for a way out of my suffering?" The angel agreed and moved on its way.