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Attitude of Gratitude by Mary Frances Hansen ratitude means thanks and appreciation. It is so important to Gratitude is simply saying... thank you and being express our thanks and appreciation to others grateful for everything that is important to you. It gives you a sense of well-being. When you are in a heartfelt way. Having the attitude of grateful you will be more optimistic and make your life more meaningful giving you a purpose. gratitude will make you a nicer and happier Gratitude may also help decrease anger. When you fnd yourself thinking about someone who has person. Researchers Gare fnding that wronged you, start thinking about the people who have been a support to you. individuals who exhibit and express the most gratitude are happier, healthier and more energetic. Having an attitude of gratitude may also be linked They have fewer symptoms of headaches, stomach to being resilient, which is having an "inner aches and even nausea. They will be less lonely and strength" that helps you bounce back after stressful depressed. situations. True gratitude means appreciating your The key to a happy life is gratefulness. When you life no matter what adversities you might have. look for things to be grateful for, you will fnd that When we are faced with adversities sometimes we have a hard time being thankful, beaus we lose our you begin to appreciate so many things that you take for granted. Gratitude builds bonds with people and perspective. We should try and concentrate on the things that didn't happen to us in lieu of the things it is a gift that keeps on giving! that did happen to us. “When you change the way It is absolutely amazing how powerful and you look at things, the things you look at change,” meaningful those two little words “thank you” can Great quote from Wayne Dyer. be. Everyone wants to be loved and feel appreciated. I am of the old school and I love to write thank An attitude of gratitude will get you much further in life than complaining and self-pity. Traits such you notes to let someone know how grateful I am when they do something nice for me. The simplest as love, optimism and connection with others, are often found in people who are happier and more things in life can be so rewarding when someone says “thank you.” Unfortunately, I feel we live in a resilient. ● society today that those two simple words are being forgotten. “In everything It is so rewarding when you take the time to open the door for someone when they are entering a store, calling someone that you haven't seen in give thanks.” awhile, sending a get well card to someone who is sick and letting them know you care about them, wishing someone a happy birthday or taking a l Thessalonians 5:18 friend to lunch. Whatever kind thing you can do for someone brings such joy to you and to them. Famous quote by President John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget the highest appreciation is not to utter words....but to live by them!” page 8 | www.celebrationmagazine.com