I haven't been writing much over that past few days due to travel and thanksgiving and general hecticness but I did want to briefly chime in for a thanksgiving-related note.I know I have already touched on how important I think it is to say thank you, but being thankful is slightly different, and it deserves attention.
So that's the tip. Be grateful for all the good things in your life. Sometimes you might have to remind yourself. So do! Gratitude reduces stress.
Gratitude is something that has been recognized as an important aspect of health, wellness, and overall wellbeing by many knowledgeable people. Including Buddha. Seriously. And who's going to argue with Buddha? If Buddha doesn't do it for you, scientific research has also shown the importance of gratitude. One study concluded that "grateful people report higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, vitality, optimism and lower levels of depression and stress."
Today I am feeling grateful for family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving.
1 comment:
if you need any motivation beyond pinkerton's words, try this:
imagine that all the things you are not grateful for were taken away from you.
my life would be pretty thin
happy thanksgiving
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