Appreciation Quote by Marie Corelli
““Suddenly the idea struck me that surely it was selfish to ask Heaven for anything; would it not be better to reflect on all that had already been given to me, and to offer up thanks? Scarcely had this thought entered my mind when a sort of overwhelming sense of unworthiness came over me. Had I ever been unhappy? I wondered. If so, why? I began to count up my blessings and compare them with my misfortunes. Exhausted pleasure-seekers may be surprised to hear that I proved the joys of my life to have far exceeded my sorrows. I found that I had sight, hearing, youth, sound limbs, an appreciation of the beautiful in art and nature, and an intense power of enjoyment””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sorrows of Satan by Marie Corelli, 1895
Recognizing and appreciating existing blessings reduces feelings of unworthiness and fosters gratitude.
In simple terms: Count blessings to feel gratitude.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily gratitude.
Themes
gratitude
self‑reflection
well‑being
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy
- mindful meditation
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice small gifts?
- What stops you from feeling grateful?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude can be hard when faced with severe hardship.
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