A Boy Named "Jack"

A Boy Named "Jack" 
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(This story is a Fable)

A Boy Named "Jack"

Once upon a time, in a small village,
there was a boy named Jack.
Jack was a happy and content boy, 
but he often took things for granted.
He didn't think twice 
about the food he ate, the clothes he wore, 
or the roof over his head.


One day a great famine struck the land, 
and Jack's village was hit very hard.
Suddenly,
There was no food to be found, 
and
Many people including Jack's own family,
were struggling to survive.


Jack quickly realized how blessed he had been
and he became filled with Regret.
He wished he had appreciated the things 
that he had so easily taken for granted.
He vowed to never take 
 Things or Those who surrounded his life
For granted.


From that day on, Jack made a conscious effort
to express Gratitude for all that he had.
He Thanked his parents for their love and care.
He Thanked the farmer in his village
​who grew the food that he ate,
He Thanked God for the sun shining 
He Thanked God for the rain that allowed what was planted
An opportunity to grow. 


As time passed,
Jack discovered that being Grateful for what he had
Made him happier and more content.


Jack realized that Gratitude
Was not just a Feeling,
But
A Way of Life.
Jack was grateful for that lesson, too.

Dear Friend,

​
What "can" you be Grateful For?!



"No One Promised Us that Tomorrow
will look the Same As Today"



These words alone
Should allow us to Consider
Allow us to Determine


Our Words before we speak
and 
Our Actions before we act


Every Single Day
and
In any given moment
​Afforded to us


"Always a Heart Choice"


Hugs,
​Donyale 

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Book: "Live Heart Inspired"
​
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or 
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