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CoronaJackanory on Gratitude 🙏

1 Apr 2020 · 2 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, Bridget (the host of the Corona Jackanory series) introduces a short, humorous tale titled "Gratitude" that illustrates the importance of gratitude in relationships. She references a companion, more serious video that delves deeper into gratitude practice. The story she recounts is attributed to Ajahn Brahm: after a wedding in Singapore, the bride’s father advises his new son‑in‑law to cherish his wife’s imperfections, explaining that if she had no flaws she would have married someone else, implying that we should be grateful for a partner’s faults because they are part of the unique bond we share. Bridget concludes by thanking the audience.

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Hiya, it's Bridget, back with another Corona Jack and Norrie story for you. Tonight's story is extremely short, and it's a funny wee tale. It's called Gratitude. Gratitude is actually a really important practice, and I have another video that accompanies this one that explains the importance of gratitude, a wee bit more serious than this one, and also gives you ways to practice it. It's a lovely video, make sure you check that out as well. Okay, so Ajahn Brahm's story about gratitude. After a wedding ceremony in Singapore a few years ago, the father of the bride took his new son-in-law aside to give him some advice on how to keep the marriage long and happy. You probably love my daughter a lot, he said to the young man. Oh yes, The young man sighed. And you probably think that she is the most wonderful person in the world, the old man continued. She's so perfect in each and every way, the young man cooed. And that's how it is when you get married, said the old man. But after a few years, you will begin to see the flaws in my daughter. When you do begin to notice her faults, I want you to remember this: If she didn't have those faults to begin with, son-in-law, she would have married someone much better than you. So we should always be grateful for the faults in our partner, because if they didn't have those faults from the start, they would have been able to marry someone much better than us. Thank you.