If there was one absolute practice I would recommend to everyone, that would elevate their lives, it would be gratitude. The simple practice of gratitude has the ability to transform lives of bitterness, selfishness, self-pity, negativism, and pride for better.
There are four different kinds of people in life; those who always complain, those who take things for granted, those who are grateful when things are going well and those who always give thanks for all things. It doesn’t take rocket science to know that the last group is the most successful and happy.
Studies reveal that people who practice gratitude are more positive, generous , feel happier and have stronger immune systems.
Some people feel that being grateful in all situations is just delusional. Being grateful at all times doesn’t mean that life is perfect; it doesn’t deny the presence of challenges, burdens, and hassles. But when we look at life as a whole, gratitude encourages us to identify some amount of goodness in our lives. So, every night, take time to think about how the day went and find things to be grateful for.
Be grateful for what went well at work or in your relationship, in your finances or your health. Be grateful for the divine mercy, provision, protection and inspiration you have received. Be thankful for the generosity and kindness you received or gave out.
Keeping an attitude of gratitude will open doors for many positive things to happen in your life. If you are going through a very challenging time and feel there is nothing good to be grateful for, or if you’re someone who’s irritable and prone to complaining about everything, we’d like you to experience the love of God, which grants peace even in difficult situations and an ability to look at life through positive lenses. Please click on the banner below to be directed to a video in which we explain more on knowing God.
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