MISUSE OF GRATITUDE:

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Many of us have learned to deprive ourselves of
things we might want, and sometimes things we need.

Sometimes, we can misuse the concept of gratitude
to keep ourselves unnecessarily deprived.

Gratitude for what we have is an important recovery
concept. So is believing we deserve the best and
making an effort to stop depriving ourselves an
start treating ourselves well.

There is nothing wrong with buying ourselves what
we want when we can afford to do that. Learn to
trust and listen to yourself about what you want.
There's nothing wrong with buying yourself a treat,
buying yourself something new.

There are times when it is good to wait. There are
times when we legitimately cannot afford a luxury.
But there are times when we can.