In a manner of speaking, I see this as encompassing all of the other rules. Simply put, if you are not praying for guidance and you are not thankful for the many blessings in your life, it will be difficult to really carry out any of the other six rules. It is imperative to recognize where our guidance comes from, and pray for more wisdom to live good lives.
Giving thanks for the many blessings in our life allows us to see all of the good things that we have, and all of the beauty that is around us. Being able to recognize everything that has been given to us and to give thanks for all of that might be the single biggest thing we can do to help lead us to living happy lives. It allows us to remain optimistic and always try to see the bright side of things, because if we are constantly giving thanks we know that bad times shall pass, and that the world is ultimately good.
Giving thanks will allow us to see that all things have a purpose. Every bad thing happens for a reason, even if it is impossible to see of imagine at the time. Every challenge is an opportunity. This type of positive attitude and outlook is vital for our happiness.
I will end with a quote from Mother Teresa, who had a view on suffering and a devotion to living out this exact principle that is almost unparalleled. In the book "Come Be My Light," she is quoted:
"Now I really rejoice when something does not go as I wish - because I see that He wants our trust - that is why in the loss let us praise God as if we have got everything." (24)
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