I believe that gratitude is an important part of "happiness." The notion of "practice" is compatible with both gratitude and happiness. When people make it a point of daily life to "practice" gratitude, it becomes more natural, more relevant, and it "flexes" the happiness capacity, much like using any skills, abilities, or body muscles...leads to improvement. Very nice essay, Janina. ❤️
Have you watched the effect gratitude has when applied? Express it at the drive thru window next time you use one and watch it radiate into the adjacent staff. Potent stuff is Gratitude!! Infective it is !! Absolutely LOVED the "smartphone" image!! I always Love your words, many times wishing I could hear them through the vibration of your voice.
Thanks for these words, G! I am quite good at saying thank you to people. That's easy for me because it's so personal. I can see its effect. What is harder for me is recognizing and being grateful for the great gifts I am given by the mystery. You are giving me the idea that I could think about it in the same way...
My heart is weary yet my soul is dancing with the passing of my friend, Guy. His brother Tim and I just had a brief yet power-full talk. Today I MUST actively practice gratitude for learning from so many the art of "being here now"
I believe that gratitude is an important part of "happiness." The notion of "practice" is compatible with both gratitude and happiness. When people make it a point of daily life to "practice" gratitude, it becomes more natural, more relevant, and it "flexes" the happiness capacity, much like using any skills, abilities, or body muscles...leads to improvement. Very nice essay, Janina. ❤️
I'm sure you are right!
Have you watched the effect gratitude has when applied? Express it at the drive thru window next time you use one and watch it radiate into the adjacent staff. Potent stuff is Gratitude!! Infective it is !! Absolutely LOVED the "smartphone" image!! I always Love your words, many times wishing I could hear them through the vibration of your voice.
Take Good Care!
Thanks for these words, G! I am quite good at saying thank you to people. That's easy for me because it's so personal. I can see its effect. What is harder for me is recognizing and being grateful for the great gifts I am given by the mystery. You are giving me the idea that I could think about it in the same way...
My heart is weary yet my soul is dancing with the passing of my friend, Guy. His brother Tim and I just had a brief yet power-full talk. Today I MUST actively practice gratitude for learning from so many the art of "being here now"
Thank you Janina!