Thankfulness initiates gratitude, while gratitude is expressed through actions. It transforms our perspective, shifting focus from scarcity to abundance, enhancing happiness, health, and relationships. Celebrated by cultures and supported by science, gratitude has been acknowledged by numerous philosophers and leaders, encouraging us to foster it in our daily lives.
Research indicates that expressing thankfulness can increase one’s happiness, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Grateful people invariably have an advantage in overcoming trauma with enhanced resilience, helping them to bounce back from stressful situations. Thankfulness also helps people experience increased positive emotions, appreciate pleasant experiences,… Read More
He will be 97 years old in a few days, my sweet papa. I miss him terribly—his dry sense of wit, his stoic Norwegian temperament, his way of making you feel loved without saying it. He left three years ago as quietly as he lived,… Read More
“The root of joy is gratefulness. It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brother David Steindl-Rast Gratitude is an internal expression of thankfulness for what one has. It is a recognition of wealth that is independent of… Read More
