Today, more than usual, we are thinking about being thankful – like really thankful. But what’s your gratitude attitude? Read on to find out more because when we consciously make the effort to be more grateful every single day we can indeed increase the possibility of being happier than we’ve ever been. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
My son and I were talking about Thanksgiving the other day and I was trying to explain the holiday to him. I mentioned that it’s a day when we all think about what we’re grateful for. I gave him the 5-year –old version of my definition, but I thought I’d share the most useful definition of gratitude I’ve come across with you, the writing community here at Live to Write-Write to Live, a community I am so grateful for.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Definition of Gratitude*
First, gratitude is the acknowledgement of goodness in one’s life.
Second, gratitude is the recognition that the source(s) of the goodness lies at least partially outside the self.
Using this definition, gratitude is more than an attitude, more than a feeling. It requires a willingness to recognize that:
- One has been the beneficiary of someone’s kindness,
- The benefactor has intentionally provided a benefit, and
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Gale Weithers 
Enjoy Your Thanksgiving! May your holiday be joyful and may happiness surround it, with good things on your table and those you love around it!. May God Bless you and you always shine!
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