Philosophy of Gratitude

[kairos12]

I once read that having gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

I always try to remember that.

[LakeArenal]

1. As much as some hate Oprah....

I started a gratitude journal like she promoted. It changed the way I thought about my daily life. I learned to count my blessings and not my tribulations.

I can’t improve the world but I improved my outlook. Choose to be happy not dour.

Edit: Then a graduated to making a list of songs that are happy: a few

Blue Sky Allman Brothers

Dancing in the Moonlight. King Harvest

Walking in Sunshine Katrina and the Waves

Here Comes the Sun. Beatles

You Should Be Dancing BeeGees

[SpamWyzer]

4. My first post on DU

Hello and thank you for posting such useful life advice.

[LakeArenal]

5. Hope you enjoy DU as much as I.

[KS Toronado]

6. Nice knowing ya

[niyad]

2. I start and end my day listing at least five things for which I am grateful

each day. Could be as simple as sun-dappled leaves, or my kitty curled on my lap, or a friend recovering from surgery.

[2naSalit]

3. It's the main theme...

In many philosophies from all over the world. Must be something to it since the idea and practice has been around for so long and in so many cultures.

[SheltieLover]

7. Living in Gratitude is amazing!