A dear, elderly friend of mine once remarked, “Honey, it’s all in the way you look at things.” I’ve often recalled her insightful words of wisdom, especially during challenging seasons of my life. Obviously, this positive and faith-filled individual discovered a very precious secret along… Read More
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
“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
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” Ralph H. Blum Discovering inner peace, achieving peace of mind is a worthy pursuit with a multitude of health benefits; physical, emotional and spiritual. Even though it may be difficult to feel… Read More
