Posts by Paul
Trying to Force Gratitude
Here is a story that explores the concept of gratitude by presenting a martial arts student seeking to expedite their mastery of his craft. The teacher’s response, although unexpected, holds a valuable lesson for cultivating gratitude. A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, “I am devoted to studying your martial system.…
Read MoreWhat It Means To Be Grateful For The Things We Have
No matter how much or how little we have, it’s important to pause and appreciate the good things in our life. We as human beings all take things for granted, and while that’s a part of life, it’s also important to remind ourselves that there are still so many things that we should be thankful…
Read MoreGiving Thanks for Your Life
When was the last time you said thank you for being alive? Sounds silly, doesn’t it? Well, if you barely have time to appreciate what you have, how can you ever desire anything more? We all have something to be thankful for, even those who live a modest lifestyle by choice or by circumstance. Life…
Read MoreOvercome Negativity and Jealousy by Focusing on Gratitude
We live in a society where value and status are placed on material things like cars, homes, and clothes and we all dream about having more – more money, bigger homes, more cars – yet we never seem to be happy. In fact, instead of being thankful for what we do have, we feel envious…
Read MoreA Gratitude Journal
[Note – this article about a Gratitude Journal was originally written in 2012, and has been updated several times to keep it relevant and timely!] In the past, I have discussed why I think keeping a Gratitude Journal is an awesome thing to do. And, it is time to talk about it once again! After…
Read More12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic or overwhelmed, a little gratitude can get your attitude back on the right track. Gratitude is…
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