Gratitude a virtue to be cultivated. Disappointments loom large at ingratitude .This virtue is the distinctive mark of individual personality and best attribute and qualifications to wear on lapel. The attitude of gratitude is the glue that binds relations into inseparable bonds.It is noticed that behaviour and signs of indifference of ingratitude, spring from only those recipients of this free largesse. The example in Bible of 10 cured leppers of curse is exemplified by Christ .Only one of the ten returned to show gratitude .It is human nature to ignore may be out guilt of indebtedness or feelings of uncomfortable ness for receiving charity .It is also desire to forget the past and not to be reminded of pitable state .It is absolutely normal to expect ingratitude on our way and life from all human contacts The parents struggle to elevate the status of children through sacrifices and self denial.Often they return with ingratitude.Abandon elderly,sick and helpless to their fate.Parents are unwanted, neglected or assigned to old age homes Many are dependent on public charities and social doles to bear the bare minimum .Parents are harassed for their inheritance and subjected to mental brutality and physical abuse.Parents never considered gratitude ,if they were certain of it they would have secured their future. .The love of parents is boundless beyond expectations of gratitude.The act of doing good is for goodness sake .The wonderful attitudes behaviours ,actions of some moves the world ,society to greater heights. If expectations of gratitude were main and only considerations ,then limitless charity at all levels would have grounded to a hault.Nations ,Societies individuals come to succour of affected in disasters wars, natural calamities without any knowledge of who the beneficiaries are .The self satisfaction of acting with good intentions to provide relief to those in distress is in itself biggest reward .Gratitude is not interest on fixed deposits on works of charity to draw as a security hedge . Purpose, motivation ,inspiration would be casualty if gratitude is sought as compensation .Parents , teachers ,passionate social workers or activists are doing their duties for which they are paid.and hence there is no obligation or favour to nurse remorse in not acknowledging. The contrary is also true not being bound and to use their discretion of non commitment. It is said that only 01% may be responsive at best ,but acknowledgement is not pre requisite for charitable dispositions There is no doubt that this virtue may be imbibed by induction from experience.It has definitively to be taught .instilled at all stages by conscious Our Trust enjoins on recipients to address compulsorily a thank you within 7 days and students paid on receipt of it only . Thank you is all compassing simple, effective means.This is the best expectations that soothes the turbulent mind of feelings of ingratitude .The false pride of humility in acknowledging favours even as obligations need to be discharged.Gratitude indirectly can be elevating experience and inspirations to continue with redouble energy.The sacrifices in sharing resources, time, company, and words of appreciation and recognition need to be reciprocated .Ungrateful individuals are ashamed of their past circumstances .Gratitude does not imply ,prostrating ,touching feet by recipients or being indebted for life.. Gratitude is also displayed by reciprocation similar acts towards others in identical circumstances. An employed student helped substantially found excuses galore when requested to aid another .The negative attitude that it provided an opportunity for self fulfillment is abhorrent.Charitable institutions fill a void , because of inherent desire to assist those destitute in need .EXPRESSING "THANK YOU" IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED materially , by a simple smile , visit ,message or a call. The virtue of gratitude in actions wins lasting friends and must not be delayed indefinitely .Gratitude is milk of human kindness , a garment of beauty and a precious gift in human relations Nelson Lopes Chinchinim.
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
