Loss, discomfort and goodbyes

sep 19 2024, 05:13

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I am not an advocate for forced gratitude. Gratitude can’t be imposed, and it should never be expected or demanded. True gratitude comes from within—it needs to be experienced and deeply felt in order to have meaning. When gratitude is forced, it loses its authenticity and becomes an empty gesture, which can lead to feelings of resentment instead of genuine appreciation.

As we search our minds for things to be grateful for (a common practice in psychology), we often overlook experiences that were not particularly “nice” or “pleasant.” In doing so, we miss out on the richness that life, in all its complexity, has to offer. What do I mean by this? Can I give examples? Glad you asked.

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