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Show your gratitude for what you have and you will find that you have arrived.
We live in a society where we're conditioned to always be striving for more; for bigger and better things.
When do we ever arrive at a happy place? Do we arrive there today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year? Hopefully, by reading this lens; you'll start to recognize the things in your life that you do have and are able to enjoy. I think, it's important to take the time to acknowledge the things in our lives that bring us joy.
Also, there is a saying that whatever you think about expands. My theory is that by focusing on the things that we are grateful for on a regular basis; is that we attract more things to be grateful for.
I've found that by having an attitude of gratitude, I can enjoy the abundance that surrounds me.
The more that I'm grateful for what I have, the more I can appreciate life in the present moment. The more I live in the present moment, the greater I can build the stepping stones for a great future. I've also found that by having an attitude of gratitude; that I'm more focused on the solutions, than the problems. So, it's important to remember the power of gratitude.
Here are some things that I'm grateful for
The ability to walk and talk
The ability to read and write
I have a roof over my head
I have food to eat and a place to sleep
I have all of my limbs
Specific material possessions
I can type
I know how to use the internet
All of the good fortune that comes my way
I am healthy
I'm able to have insight and knowledge
I know how to troubleshoot the computer
I know how to install software on the hard drive
I can see and hear
I'm sober
I don't smoke anymore
I can write creatively
I'm able to have a positive influence on the world around me
I can write poetry
I can write stories.
What's this whole gratitude thing?
Gratitude:
What is it?
Gratitude, thankfulness, or appreciation is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. The experience of gratitude has historically been a focus of several world religions, Emmons, R. A., & Crumpler, C. A. (2000). Gratitude as a human strength: Appraising the evidence. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19, 56-69 and has been considered extensively by moral philosophers such as Adam Smith.Smith, A. (1790/1976). The Theory of Moral Sentiments (6th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Liberty Classics. (Original work published 1790). The systematic study of gratitude within psychology only began around the year 2000, possibly because psychology has traditionally been focused more on understanding distress rather than understanding positive emotions. However, with the advent of the positive psychology movement, Linley, P. A., Joseph, S., Harrington, S., & Wood, A. M. (2006). Positive psychology: Past, present, and (possible) future.The...
The effects...
Of having an attitude of gratitude
I'm finding that the effects of having an attitude of gratitude are positive. I'm finding myself being more focused and in tune with the world around me. My mind is less prone to worry or fear and I'm more focused on solutions. As I continue to write my daily gratitude list, I'm finding that I actually have more things to be grateful for than I ever thought of before. This opens my mind up to the abundance in the universe. As I become more aware of the abundance around me, even more abundance is attracted to me. Through expressing gratitude for what I have, I become like a magnet attracting more things to be grateful for.
THE JIST OF MY BLISS!
Goes on and on
Forever and ever
I'm grateful that I can walk and talk.
I'm grateful that I can read and write.
I'm grateful that I have all of my limbs.
I'm grateful that I'm healthy.
I'm grateful that I can see and hear.
I'm grateful that I have a roof over my head.
I'm grateful that I have a driver's license.
I'm grateful that I know the difference between right and wrong.
I'm grateful that I have a sense of morality and compassion.
I'm grateful that I can write creatively.
I'm grateful for sunny days.
I'm grateful that I have electricity and heat.
I'm grateful for public transportation.
I'm grateful that I don't have to stay in one place all the time.
I'm grateful for variety.
I'm grateful for change.
I'm grateful for knowledge.
I'm grateful that there actually is light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm grateful for sarcasm and nonstop laughter.
I'm grateful that I get to give back to others.
I'm grateful that I get to make the world a better place.
Attitude with gratitude
Benefits
I must take the time to list some of the benefits of having an attitude with gratitude. One of the things is that you never have to be depressed ever again. If you are always focused on the good things that you have and are doing; then, you don't have time to be depressed or feel bad.
Right to the bitter end...
When will the bands start playing in my honor? In my own head, they already have. Aren't you glad you're not me? See, I've just given you one more thing to be grateful for. I'll go ahead and give myself a pat on the back for a job well done on that one. Thank you very much.
The way it works
Gratitude...
I'm finding out that by being in a constant state of gratitude; the things that I have to be grateful for, are growing by leaps and bounds. I do a daily gratitude list and it always seems to get bigger. I wouldn't be surprised if one day it filled up a whole book.
GRATITUDE IS AWESOME
It really is...
Are you taking things for granted?
Don't take anything for granted
And I do mean anything
One thing that I think is important when doing a gratitude journal, don't take anything for granted. What I mean is, start with the simple things like walking and talking, reading and writing, the ability to see and hear. Then, move on from there.
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- What's this whole gratitude thing?
- Gratitude:
- The effects...
- THE JIST OF MY BLISS!
- Attitude with gratitude
- Right to the bitter end...
- The way it works
- GRATITUDE IS AWESOME
- Are you taking things for granted?
- Don't take anything for granted
- What are you grateful for?
- List them here
- The gratitude poll
- Let's focus on gratitude
- Gratitude
- Musical Gratitude
- The Gratitude Dance
- Here are some things...
- Gratitude And Affirmations
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- paulachen paulachen Dec 30, 2009 @ 6:55 am
- I'm grateful to have met some people on here. Sometimes when you are constantly working, you kind of lose yourself in the moment. Like when you don't have time for your friends etc. Then the loneliness kicks in.. (lol) ..... Great topic and lens here!
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- Blueage168 Blueage168 Dec 2, 2009 @ 7:10 pm
- good informative lens and a reminder to be grateful for what you have.
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- wabond wabond Dec 2, 2009 @ 9:24 am
- This is something i am learning myself. Gratitude and appreciation are very positive thoughts and emotions and put you in a better feeling place.
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- coreeneacker coreeneacker Nov 9, 2009 @ 5:27 am
- Your lens is superb and more informative. I can express appreciation for anything and everything but 'being grateful' (for me) implies I am in someone's debt or that I am 'less than'
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- d-artist d-artist Nov 8, 2009 @ 7:55 am
- I'm grateful to be alive! saying Thank You should be second nature...attitude is a choice and we reap the consequences of a negative one....great lens.....5*
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- amy1980 amy1980 Oct 10, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
- Thank you for this. I struggle with this daily, and I need reminding.
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- SharonLipinski SharonLipinski Sep 17, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
- Great lens! Reading this information help me see a brighter day.
Thanks
Sharon
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- foovay foovay Aug 16, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
- Beautiful lens about gratitude. The world needs more lenses like this! I practice gratitude in my own life - but a reminder never hurts.
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- theraggededge theraggededge Aug 16, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
- Great lens. I do prefer 'appreciation' to 'gratitude' though. I can express appreciation for anything and everything but 'being grateful' (for me) implies I am in someone's debt or that I am 'less than'. Hard to explain but Esther does it well on the Youtube vid above. 5*s
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- DAnnieB DAnnieB Aug 14, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
- I'm grateful for this lens! Thank you for writing it.... :)
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- Write Write Aug 12, 2009 @ 3:24 am
- I know a girl who's grateful and appreciates the little things I like in life too, and I fell in love with her. Thanks, man.
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- partybuzz partybuzz Aug 5, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
- Nice lens! My daddy always told me...count your blessings!
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- WhitU4ever WhitU4ever Aug 3, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
- This is awesome! I especially like the saying, Happiness is not the cause of gratitude. It is the result. 5 stars and favorited. :)
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Aug 3, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
- Maybe changing our attitude would make the world a better place to live :)
Excellent lens, rated 5 stars. A lens of hope...
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- DebMartin DebMartin Aug 3, 2009 @ 9:12 am
- Thanks for the reminder.
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