Do you ever recognize ingratitude, or brattiness in yourself? Ha! I do!
It’s usually when I’m feeling slighted, like something (and maybe even a very big something) has gone wrong and I realize that I can’t call back the time and fix everything for myself or for anyone else, and frustration is looming!
And then I may have a good cry and let all of that frustration out in a questioning prayer to God, who I believe is willing to listen, even if I’m ranting or confused or sad. And somewhere in my tears and talking I feel peace and perspective beginning to distill on my heart. And sometimes, I see in my mind’s eye, some of the people who have faced far greater challenges than I have.
All those who have never had the opportunities that I have had. Who have never walked or ridden a bike. Or those who remain childless or have suffered through war and famine, or those that have left us too soon.
And I begin to see how narrow my perspective has been. How my feeling entitled to some quality of life or to some outcome has colored my vision. And those people I envision, who have dealt with far more difficult challenges, look at me with the wisdom they gained from taking life and it’s limitations head-on. And I can feel the strength they gained from accepting what is. And how many of them made the most of every day. And enjoyed the simple pleasures of living as they were able.
What a humbling vision.
Thank heaven for all of the good souls who have gone before us, and those who are standing beside us, who have and are doing their best to live happy lives in the midst of accepting, the sometimes painful and difficult realities of life in this world.
Heaven help us all to live as fully as we can, with enthusiasm for our opportunities and gratitude for our 
blessings! And may the lens of entitlement and ingratitude get smashed under our feet!
I pray, for myself and for you!
Love,
Jacque