At the beginning of August, I am looking back on a few old blogs that have gone before. Since this month, I have been working on gratitude and happiness. I wanted to start with a part of a blog from December 10, 2019, on gratitude.
Gratitude is often defined as thankfulness for the things we have. Some will have more, and some will have less, yet everyone has something to be grateful for having, knowing, or feeling. We have the freedom given to us because of the work of others. We may also know someone and enjoy their company. These are two of the many things for which we could be grateful. Think of all the other positive things that have happened in our lives. These are also things to be thankful for.
Gratitude is a positive emotion that makes us feel better and motivates us. Thinking of what we’re grateful to have has the effect of inspiring us to go out and do good ourselves. Gratitude also makes us want to share what we have with others. The rewards for this, including joy, are truly inspiring and hopeful.
I am not saying you should give away the farm. Sharing some of what you have with somebody else helps everyone feel better. Personally, I believe it also inspires another option: hope.
As we begin the last few weeks of the year, with all the celebrations that various cultures have, it is helpful to remember the positives and share the good feelings.
Thank you for being with me today.
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