Too many of us unwisely dwell only on what we lack or think we lack, and not on what we have.

As the Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB) reminds us, not all days can be as perfect as one might desire, but every moment can be one of thanks for the many blessings that are ours, particularly the blessing of life as a human being. That priceless gift provides us with opportunities to make our dreams come true and help others on their own journey.

We should avoid wasting time pining for what is not. Instead, we should gratefully remember what we have and strive to meet misfortunes well, correcting what we can correct, and accepting the rest courageously. Truly grateful people are usually spiritual people, ever ready to serve others, and therefore on the path to a spiritual mountaintop, whether they know it or not.

The full teachings of the USB are contained in the book Spiritual Light, published by USB Vision Press.