Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E9 transcript: 

Many times we go to life completely oblivious to all the good that happens in our lives. This is mainly due to how easily it is for us to complain about one thing or another. I suppose we become complacent and expect things to be a certain way and when it's not … 

well, we gripe and complain. 

For whatever reason being thankful, takes more effort on our part. Maybe that's because we get a sense of entitlement, or so comfortable with how things are, the moment something spoils it, we become bitter and lash out. 

I remember a story told by holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom. Her and her sister Betsie were in prison camp, all the women had lice. Betsie was so happy with the lice, which really confused Corrie. When Corrie asked Betsie, why in the world she was so happy about lice. Betsie told her, “Now the guards won't mess with us, because they don't want lice.” 

I often recall this story whenever I want to complain to remind myself to be thankful. Replacing thoughts of gratitude for complaints is not always easy. But I believe it is a practice worth perfecting. 

Once you start this practice I'm certain you will find more things to be thankful for, then to complain about. 

So, start right now, by being thankful for today!