Having a heart filled with gratitude results in having a happy life.
When a person has an attitude of gratitude, negativism cannot slip in. Gratitude provides a protective shield against pessimism.
When gratitude comes in, whining, complaining, and negativity go out.
We've all known people who never have a good word to say about anything or anybody. They have sad looks on their faces and will recite a long litany of why they are so miserable. These people, sad to say, have no sense of gratitude. If they did, their misery would evaporate.
Keeping a gratitude journal is a very good thing to do. It's an exercise in becoming aware of all the little things in life for which to be thankful. As soon as one gratitude journal is filled, I have an empty one ready to go to replace it.
At the end of each day, try to list at least 12 things for which to be thankful. Try not to repeat the same things each evening. You can be grateful for little things, such as sitting outside on the steps in the sun for five minutes or tasting a delicious cup of coffee. The little things definitely count.
Developing an attitude of gratitude is a good thing to do near Thanksgiving and all the days to follow.
BESIDES YOUR LOVED ONES, WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR TODAY?
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