The Power of Gratitude

Gratitude is important in our life. There are many things to be grateful for every day. The more we are grateful, the more beautiful life will be. Wise men said, “Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside.”

We may think that it is so easy to be grateful when we are happy. But in fact, we all know that there are a lot of people who have everything that makes them happy and they are not happy at all. Why? Because they want something else or they want more of the same. We also know that there are many people who have lots of misfortune and they are deeply happy. It is because they are grateful.

It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratitude that makes us happy. If you think that it is happiness that makes you grateful, please think again. Happy people radiate their happiness to others.

Pay attention to the picture above. Gratitude helps shield us from negativity. It helps us eliminate stress. It also helps us boost our self-esteem and sleep better. And it makes us naturally happier people.

Gratitude is the best medicine. It can heal our mind, body, and spirit. It will attract more things to be grateful for. We all have a lot of things in our life that money cannot buy.

There are some ways to practice gratitude. We can start a gratitude journal by writing down 3 qualities that we like about ourselves. We can think about 5 things we are grateful for. Then, notice and appreciate the beauty of nature. Don’t forget to say thank you even for the little things.