Publisher's Synopsis
Gratitude is the most wonderful way to focus on what we have, rather than what we lack. Regularly practicing gratitude can help us to appreciate what we have rather than always seeking for something "more" or something "new" in the hopes of increased happiness when a new level of physical or emotional needs are met. Like anything else, this is a practice that has to be cultivated and exercised regularly for it to grow stronger. Beyond simply counting our blessings every chance we get, there are a million and one various possible approaches to grateful living in our daily life - find the practices which will best suit your personal lifestyle, needs, and preferences and start reaping the benefits.Keep a Gratitude JournalAs you write in your gratitude journal, try to challenge yourself to not write things you wrote about in previous days - this will make you look more deeply at all the little things that enhance your life and continuously you joy ... a warm home to sleep in, a pantry full of food, your favorite movie, a call or text from a friend, your health, the running water in your home, the air you breathe, a kiss.You can write in your journal just before bed, first thing when wake up in the morning, or just before you meditate or pray. The time of day isn't important; what is important is that you consistently take a few moments to consciously focus your mind on your blessings. Commit to keeping a journal for 30 days. What we positively focus our attention on expands in our life. By offering gratitude for all the goodness we experience, we're inviting the universe to give us more and more of what we seek
