Thanksgiving is a Time for Gratitude

 

In our fast pace world many do not stop and take stock in what they are grateful for in their lives. Gratefulness has become a "hidden factor" in modern society. Focus is generally on what we do not have rather than what we do have. Gratitude appears to be a strong determinant of people's well-being. 

Numerous studies suggest that grateful people are more likely to have higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress and depression. Participants who have engaged in gratitude studies showed increases in their experiences of positive emotion immediately following the exercise. An interesting fact about gratitude is it is not an act but a specific way to feel. As I have always said "feeling is healing".

The definition of gratitude is having thankfulness for what you have in the moment. Another definition for gratitude that I like is appreciation. Appreciation is the recognition of the quality, value, significance, or goodness of people, opportunities and things in your life.  

 

Sincerely,