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our basic expenses, such as water and power bills. I mentioned that I expenses, such as water and power bills. I mentioned that I
our basic
wanted a new video gaming system when she asked what I wanted for a new video gaming system when she asked what I wanted for
wanted
my birthday.
my birthday. I was unaware of how pricey it was. I only knew that they I was unaware of how pricey it was. I only knew that they
were something that my buddies had and that I desired as well.
were something that my buddies had and that I desired as well.

I started opening presents on my birthday because I thought I would get presents on my birthday because I thought I would get
I started opening
what
what I wished for. I discovered two or three T-shirts and a pair of pants as I wished for. I discovered two or three T-shirts and a pair of pants as
I opened
I opened the final present. I said that I loved them when my mother asked the final present. I said that I loved them when my mother asked
what I thought.
what I thought.
I gave her the tightest hug I had ever given anyone. I saw how tirelessly tightest hug I had ever given anyone. I saw how tirelessly
I gave her the
she was working. I stopped expecting to obtain everything I asked for I stopped expecting to obtain everything I asked for
she was working.
after that.
after that. When I did, I was overjoyed and grateful. I believe I gained an When I did, I was overjoyed and grateful. I believe I gained an
understanding of the difference between wants and needs.
understanding of the difference between wants and needs.

Your Space

1. What was the child’s attitude in the early stage of his life?
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2. What do you think the child was doing wrong whenever he demanded his

desired gifts?
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3. When did the child realise the meaning of being grateful?
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4. What do you think is the difference between ‘wants’ and ‘needs’?

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Key Values

Occasionally, thankfulness strikes us without warning. But consciously
acknowledging our gifts is another way we might cultivate feelings

of thankfulness.
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