When You Feel Discontented, Think Over Your Blessings and Be Grateful

Girls were anxious to be good and made many excellent resolutions, but they did not keep them very well. One discovered that money couldn't keep shame and sorrow out of rich people's houses. Another found she was a great deal happier with her youth, health and good spirits than a certain fretful, feeble old lady who couldn't enjoy her comforts. And the fourth that even rings were not so valuable as good behaviour. So they agreed to stop complaining, to enjoy the blessings already possessed, and to try to deserve them,. lest they should be taken away entirely instead of increased.