According
to the definition given by dictionary, GRATITUDE is the ability of showing
appreciation or of being thankful for all what you have been given, helping us to
focus more on the abundant side of life and by doing so we increase our
capacity of being happy!
In fact, by extrapolation, we could say that
gratitude is a form of love for one another too, because when we feel true
gratitude for another we truly begin to harmonize with that person, while
relationship becomes much stronger.
On the other hand, scientific research has
been shown that heartfelt gratitude it is the most effective medicine for
depression, while taking nothing for granted!
“Nothing is more honorable than a grateful
heart,” wrote Seneca once upon a time, while Cicero (a great Roman philosopher) said that “Gratitude is not only the
greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
Feeling grateful is a desired state of being because it is nurturing in every way; it is believed that the more appreciative you are for all the things you have in your life you would receive even more to be grateful for. And once again, please be kindly reminded that it is not happiness that brings us GRATITUDE, but rather gratitude that brings us HAPPINESS!
Feeling grateful is a desired state of being because it is nurturing in every way; it is believed that the more appreciative you are for all the things you have in your life you would receive even more to be grateful for. And once again, please be kindly reminded that it is not happiness that brings us GRATITUDE, but rather gratitude that brings us HAPPINESS!
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't
already have everything you desire ... if you did, what would there be to look
forward to?
Be thankful when you don't
know something ... for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult
times ... during those times you grow.
Be thankful for your
limitations ... they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new
challenge... which will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
... they will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired
and weary ... because it means you've given your all.
It's easy to be thankful for
the 'good' things ... yet, a life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative
into a positive ... find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can
become your blessings.
