A couple of things I want to note before we get too deep into the topic of complaining vs gratitude:

If there is something wrong that is important to express, then of course we should speak up. When we try to watch our complaints, this doesn’t mean we allow others to take advantage of us. And we shouldn’t risk our own health or safety because we don’t want to say something that might sound like we’re complaining.Also, in my post on Saturday, my friend Judy and I chatted a bit in the comm...