A story told by President Uchtdorf in October 2015 that tells of a child who spends the summer with her Great-Aunt Rose. The child marvels at how happy her aunt always is and ends up learning a valuable lesson about gratitude. Also included below is a fun game that teaches the principle of gratitude using colorful and delicious M&Ms.
STORY
“There is enough that doesn’t go right in life, so anyone can work themselves into a puddle of pessimism and a mess of melancholy. But I know people who, even when things don’t work out, focus on the wonders and miracles of life. These folks are the happiest people I know.”
-Great-Aunt Rose
For the complete talk by President Uchtdorf, Click HERE
Finding gratitude in everyday things is the first step in finding happiness. Gratitude softens hearts and helps us to look for the good in everything around us.
GRATITUDE GAME
Items Needed:
A bag of M&Ms
Instructions:
Have everyone grab a small handful of M&Ms. Go around the room and for each color they have, they have to name something they are grateful for according to the chart below.
Here is a free PDF printable download
Need some M&Ms, no worries! Amazon always has some in stock!
Have fun with it! Be sure to eat the candy after your turn! 🙂
Be sure and check out the book A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose found on Amazon. It is the story told by President Uchtdorf with full-color illustrations by artist Salvador Alvarez (the creator of Joy in the Journey, the pioneer-girl painting referred to by President Uchtdorf). You can also find other great books by President Uchtdorf as well.
For another great story on gratitude, check out A Rich Man’s Son. A lesson on being grateful for what you are given. Click HERE
Or be sure and check out the humorous short story The Secret to a Happy Life, by clicking HERE
Yours Truly,
P.S. This pairs great with the Come, Follow Me for May 6-12, 2019 when talking about the account of the ten lepers. To receive a complete FHE Outline each week that goes along with the Come Follow Me Curriculum, sign up for the Teach Me FHE below. Making FHE preparation as simple as possible for you!
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