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(WyC) > [CGr] (Cls) [CGr] < (WyM)
5 Earnings ()
The Value of this Core Deed:
Gratitude

[Intention]
"I will remember the Goodness
I am thankful for."
[Question]
"Did I find the Goodness
I have to be thankful for?"
[Intention]
"I will remember the Goodness I am thankful for."
[Question]
"Did I find the Goodness I have to be thankful for?"


Expressing Gratitude is a transcendent act.
The ultimate practice is being thankful in all acts.

The Resting Gratitude Deed has 3 styles:
Recital, Symmetrical, Universal


The Recital Style

The Recital Style has 5 acts, which are sentences to say.
Each act gives 1 earning (+).
Try your best to remember these sentences said upon rising (OGr):

Earnings Acts Earnings

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“I am thankful for being able to breathe.”
“As with this at least I may grow in my Health.”
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“I am thankful for being able to remember.”
“As with this at least I may hope to find Truth.”
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“I am thankful for there being anyone at all.”
“As I may Love someone at all.”
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“I am thankful for being able to remember.”
“As with this at least I may hope to find Beauty.”
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“I am thankful for my birth, my whole being.”
“As I can have Peace.”
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The Symmetrical Style

The Symmetrical Style has 5 acts, which are sentences to say.
Each act gives 1 earning (+).

For each sentence, remember the specific (x) things in each area of life noticed upon rising [OGr].
One thing for each root area:
Health, Truth, Love, Beauty, Peace

Earnings Acts Earnings

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“I am thankful for (x), e.g. my eyes.”
“As with these I may have grown in my Health.”
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“I am thankful for (x), e.g. these books.”
“As with these I may continue hoping to find Truth.”
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“I am thankful for (x), e.g. my parents.”
“As with them I still have someone to Love.”
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“I am thankful for (x), e.g. these flowers.”
“As with these I may continue hoping to find Beauty.”
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“I am thankful for (x), e.g. my leader.”
“And with all these I can still hope for Peace.”
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The Universal Style

The Universal Style has 5 acts, which are sentences to say.
Each act gives 1 earning (+).

For each sentence, start remembering the things you were grateful for upon rising [ActOGr].

Remember those small things you would have otherwise missed.
Remember those large things you would have otherwise taken for granted.
And especially remember how much you could have been without.

It is so beautiful to continuously
find new things to be thankful for.
And to never forget what you are thankful for.