Hey Viamarie:
A while ago, I also noticed this phenomenon. Since then I've tried to make a concerted effort not to complain as much.

It is hard to do sometimes though....especially if you're talking with a friend. And there's a big difference between relating a problem & complaining about it.

I'll take you as inspiration to remember this daily ;)

Thanks for your visits to my blog & adding me to your list. You've been added to mine as well!

Wow, I just finished a Bible study on that very subject. You are right! Complaining springs from an ungrateful heart and ultimately I'm complaining against God's provision.The study recommended carrying around a button in your change purse or where you can see it to remind you to "button your lip!" and to direct our comments and concern to God. I love being on the same wave length with you. Thanks for stopping by!

Efforts in trying not to complain is easy to do at times but when people around you make you waste these efforts or people around you inspite of all cannot understand what you're going through, I think this is the only way I can release myself otherwise, I'll break.`

Good Idea; Yes I too will try to let it go. {Paige jumps on the band wagon} Hey I want to play the harpsicord!

Diana Krall did a lovely version of the song Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep. I've been trying to remember to do this, it's not always easy though.

Have a lovely day :)

Hi,
My staff always complain whenever they sit have a cup of tea together. sometimes, I feel like slap in their faces. They dont appreciated they the company has given them a job. Sorry to leave you a complain comment :)

Michele sent me, Marie.

I'm definitely more of a complainer than a blessing counter. Fortunately I don't have kids of underlings to rub off on. But of course complaining and not doing anything about the problem you're complaining about isn't very healthy behavior. :-(

On the other hand, I like to complain.

I have learned....

You cannot be stressed out and sing 'I'm a little teapot' at the same time.

Also as a manager I have a container of lolly snakes on my desk - anyone wants to whinge they get offered a 'worm' (as in nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I think I'll go and eat worms....) Unless of course its legitimate & they can offer evidence of having thought of a solution.

Wouldn't you love to work for me? lol

My Mum always said: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

That's worked pretty well.

TGIF!

Michele sent me.

You made a very good point. I try not to complain much, my son is almost 18 and I don't want him to remember me at home like the one complaining about trivial things. It makes the day a better one, looking at the bright side of life. Have a good day!

Hello! Michele sent me!

It's hard for us to focus on the good and not the bad. We worry naturally. We complain naturally... but we have to focus on the positive. We have to count our blessings.

Of course things are going to bother you or upset you in life... and you have to vent. But not worry... we can't worry and ask God to take care of it at the same time. How can we expect God to take care of it when we still hold on tightly... thinking we can handle it better. Let go of it all. Vent, hand it to God and forget about it. That's all he asks us to do.

Shew... that was a long "Hello, Michele sent me." :p

Hi from Michele's!

Through the years I've realized that it's ok to complain for the purpose of venting to really close friends, or at best, your husband. People who you know will listen to sympathize and to give you the much needed encouragement for the moment. Other than those, best to keep a happy front and just let them know that you are blessed and content. :-)

It's good to vent sometimes, you don't sound like a person that lets negativity rule them.

Just stopped by to say hey from Michele

I bet you aren't really a complainer. I know when I am under stress, mostly at work, I tend to vent out loud. But in the long run I am a positive person. Michele sent me.

Michele sent me to see you, Marie.

Grumbling is more fun than counting blessings, at least when it's done with others. Complaining builds a sense of community, oddly enough. But when alone it's far better to dwell on the positive things in your life. Otherwise you just become bitter.

A lot of people bond through complaining. It is an especially good ice breaker, but it gets old when that is what dominates your life - a focus on the negative.

I try not to do it too much.

Michele sent me tonight :) You have a lovely template here. I'm definitely much more of a complainer, and I'm happy with that lol