Meaning: To be grateful for the good things instead of complaining.
Examples:
“Mom, I want a new iPhone!” “No way! There are children in the world who don’t have enough to eat – count your blessings!”
I’m just lucky to have a job – I’m counting my blessings.
I may not be rich, but I have good health. You’ve got to count your blessings.
Pop Quiz:
In which situation is it appropriate to tell someone to count their blessings?
A. When someone says they’re tired.
B. When someone says they just had a baby.
C. When someone talks about all their problems.
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The correct answer is C. When you tell someone to count their blessings, you’re telling them to focus on the positive things rather than the negatives. You’re telling them to be optimistic instead of pessimistic. No go out there and start counting those blessings!
Thanks, Jon!
There’s a Youtube version with Bing Crosby from a classic Christmas movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXKxazgio2s (though of course we may want something more up-to-date. Has Jay-Z done it?)
Best, June
You must be in the mood for winter!
Before I complained my house too small, but now I know that I need to court my blessings. After learning this Idiom, I am feeling my little house is beautiful!
I come from Hong Kong. I am concerning “occupy central”. I hope every person to concerning the event.
That is the best way to think about life
I’ve complained why I became a new immigrant in the U.S.Even thought I saw a delicious dish at the other table I couldn’t tell the dish’s name the waiter. But now I recognize I really need to court my blessings,because so many educational organizations help me to build my new life here.I believe I’ll get use to the American’s culture.
I’m counting my blessings,I’ve bought a house before the housing price upswing.
sometimes we have to count our blessings~even thought the situation is rally tough.