Gratitude 101
November 22nd 2007 07:38
Today is Thanksgiving in the states so I thought I would share some thoughts about gratitude :
1) Write down all the things in your life for which you should be grateful. It is OK to be general with statements like "being alive", rather than making statements like "breathing, my heart beating, white blood cells, etc.". However, the more specific you are, the more gratitude you will have.
2) Really think about NOT having each item on your list above, and what your life would be like. If it really does not matter to you, then the item on the list should be removed or categorized under a more general category.
3) Consider some of the things we often take for granted. Depending on where you are in the country or world, you may or may not have some of these things:
freedom
opportunity
public libraries
clean air to breathe
clean water to drink
abundance of food
electricity
protection
4) Think of those less fortunate than you. Help those less fortunate than you. This does not always involve giving away money. Be creative. There are many ways you can help others by sharing some of the things you possess, including knowledge.
It is important to your success to have gratitude and it is important to your character to show it. The act of showing gratitude is known as appreciation. Appreciation is the externalization of gratitude usually in the form of words, writing, a gesture, or even just a look. Expressing your appreciation for others and other's actions will strengthen your personal relationships.
Here are a few ways you can show appreciation
a warm embrace
a firm handshake with a gentle smile
a sincere "thank you"
a passionate kiss
a hand-written card, email, or phone call with a sincere message of appreciation.
Gratitude is humbling. Show your appreciation for others frequently and emphatically. You will be amazed at the results.
1) Write down all the things in your life for which you should be grateful. It is OK to be general with statements like "being alive", rather than making statements like "breathing, my heart beating, white blood cells, etc.". However, the more specific you are, the more gratitude you will have.
2) Really think about NOT having each item on your list above, and what your life would be like. If it really does not matter to you, then the item on the list should be removed or categorized under a more general category.
3) Consider some of the things we often take for granted. Depending on where you are in the country or world, you may or may not have some of these things:
freedom
opportunity
public libraries
clean air to breathe
clean water to drink
abundance of food
electricity
protection
4) Think of those less fortunate than you. Help those less fortunate than you. This does not always involve giving away money. Be creative. There are many ways you can help others by sharing some of the things you possess, including knowledge.
It is important to your success to have gratitude and it is important to your character to show it. The act of showing gratitude is known as appreciation. Appreciation is the externalization of gratitude usually in the form of words, writing, a gesture, or even just a look. Expressing your appreciation for others and other's actions will strengthen your personal relationships.
Here are a few ways you can show appreciation
a warm embrace
a firm handshake with a gentle smile
a sincere "thank you"
a passionate kiss
a hand-written card, email, or phone call with a sincere message of appreciation.
Gratitude is humbling. Show your appreciation for others frequently and emphatically. You will be amazed at the results.
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