Demand Less and Thank More

There are many things that we ought to be grateful for but we tend to forget. We complain, we get angry, we feel sad sometimes but while we are having these feelings, we failed to see the bright side of things. Behind each problem, it may be a hope or a blessing! We never know.

I am very grateful:

1. To be made a mother. Motherhood is full of challenges, adventures and fun too.

2. To have a wonderful husband. He is not the perfect man (nobody is) but he loves me in his own way.

3. To have three lovely children. They drive me up the wall sometimes but at times, I feel like holding them in my arms so tightly and never let go. They are the most wonderful gifts that I get and I appreciate having them.

4. To have great parents. They are wonderful parents who love me dearly.

5. To be a normal person with no abnormalities.

6. To be staying in a house with a car to drive. Although I am not rich, it doesn’t matter. At least I am proud to say that I am not lying in the street begging for money.

7. To have a chance to teach children in the Sunday Dhamma School. This is a voluntarily work and I don’t get paid for it but I learn together with the kids along the way.

8. To have a chance to do what I like – write! Blogging is a great way for me to express my feelings and opinions and to get other people’s views too. So, if you have something to say, do leave me a comment.


I told my children and the children in Sunday Dhamma School this: When you want to complain, think of the less fortunate people and be grateful for what you have. Demand less and thank more.


This is supposed to be a tag from delittleones. It is about the 8 things that I am grateful for. For those who like this topic, feel free to tag along.