Day 3 ~ Global Gratitude Revolution

BS’D

Gratitude is an emotion expressing appreciation for what one has—as opposed to, for example, a consumer-driven emphasis on what one wants. Gratitude is getting a great deal of attention as a facet of positive psychology. Studies show that we can deliberately cultivate gratitude, and can increase our well-being and happiness by doing so. In addition, gratefulness—and especially expression of it to others—is associated with increased energy, optimism and empathy.

Gratitude isn’t our default setting, we have to work hard to cultivate it. It’s a muscle that needs to be built – little by little, every day. 

Gratitude isn’t a reaction, it’s a choice. It is not caused by good things happening. It is what we choose to focus on – in the midst of whatever is happening.  For five minutes today focus only on the good and thank Hashem for it!