It works. That's the truth. I have been doing this gratitude practice now for 250 days in an effort to counteract the extreme negativity and hatred which has permeated our social fabric in the last 9 months. My mind is lighter and clearer and though I wear myself with constant activity these days, I have the privilege of saying my time is occupied by things I love.
According to psychologist Richard Emmons, the daily practice of gratitude can increase positive emotions and quality of life including feeling more alive, sleeping better, improved immune system and an expanded ability for compassion and kindness which connects us to others.
Daily practice can shift the focus of our thinking so that we become more aware of positive events in life now matter how small. That experience can motivate us to seek more.
Things I am grateful for today:
1) The abundance of fall flowers in my garden. I can't fill enough vases.
2) The light show at Grand Central celebrating women scientists who have made discoveries in the fields of medicine, quantum physics and astronomy.
According to psychologist Richard Emmons, the daily practice of gratitude can increase positive emotions and quality of life including feeling more alive, sleeping better, improved immune system and an expanded ability for compassion and kindness which connects us to others.
Daily practice can shift the focus of our thinking so that we become more aware of positive events in life now matter how small. That experience can motivate us to seek more.
Things I am grateful for today:
1) The abundance of fall flowers in my garden. I can't fill enough vases.
2) The light show at Grand Central celebrating women scientists who have made discoveries in the fields of medicine, quantum physics and astronomy.
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