Living in a Grateful World

Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you,
for they have reinforced your determination.
Be grateful to those who have deceived you,
for they have deepened your insight.
Be grateful to those who have hit you,
for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.
Be grateful to those who have abandoned you,
for they have taught you to be independent.
Be grateful to those who have made you stumble,
for they have strengthened your ability.
Be grateful to those who have denounced you,
for they have incresed your wisdom and concentration.

Be grateful to those who have made you
Firm and Resolute
and Helped in your Achievement.

--From the teachings of Venerable Master Chin Kung