- GRATITUDE…
Walk outside, stand there in silence , look at the blue yonder and contemplate how amazing life is. It doesn’t matter the glass is half empty or half full , Be grateful that you have glass and you have something in it.


Gratitude is one of the many positive emotions. It’s about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. We can use lots of words to describe feelings of gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t just feel good ,it brings another state of peace and happiness. Making habit of gratitude can also be good for us.Brain research shows that positive emotions are good for our body,mind and brain.Positive emotions open us to more possibilities .Boost our ability to learn and make good decisions.Positive emotions balance our negative emotions .One positive emotion often leads to the another. Gratitude leads to positive actions that reduces the stress in us and makes us feel happy.When we feel grateful for someone’s kindness towards us , we may be more likely to do kindness in return.Your gratitude also can have a positive effect of someone else actions.Gratitude helps us build better relationships.When we feel and express heart-felt gratitude and appreciation to people in our lives,it creates loving bonds,builds trust and helps you feel closer. It makes us more aware of good things as they happen feelings of gratitude by deliberately counting our blessings.Build a habit of counting blessings just by paying attention each day.”Be grateful for all you have but never settle for less than you can be.” Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. It’s easy to recognize things that sustain our life on earth like family,college,teachers,friends,your food,health etc…I am grateful for my family and house.It gives me a sense of relief knowing that there is always comforting place to come back. Feel grateful for being alive at all.Avoid the trap of being grateful for something that is better than what others have.Instead , be grateful for what you possess. “Comparison is the thief of joy.”It”s unrealistic to compare your life to another persons life and you have no idea what their lives are really like beyond the glitz and glamp.Outward appearances can mask an incredible amount of pain,debt,sorrow,loss and who knows what else. One reason, you may not feel good about your life is because you are not putting all of your skills and talents to use. Think about all the people you care about like your parents,your friends.Also think how they make you feel comfortable.This helps you to appreciate and see only the good in them. This can be difficult as we don’t really appreciate people we don’t like but it can be very uplifting. There is good in everyone until we realize. There are always situations that made us happy.Be nice and kind to everyone around you. Believe it or not, this can be the first step to feel your own power. Truth is no matter who you are, you have the power to positively or negatively impact the world. Study shows that doing something kind for someone else increases the good chemicals in our brain known as serotonin. So, even when you are not feeling too great, try to be nice to others. You will feel better in the process. Just take some time to care people , respect them .Take a moment to make a eye contact ask others how they are doing,offer a sincere complement. You don’t know what’s happening in their lives. You might be the one and only person to treat them like a human being today. You may not realize how just one kind word or smile even from a stranger can lift your confidence and the positive spirit in you. Going through the emotions of feeling happy can actually lead to healthier life. When you go out into the world and when others ask you how you are doing ,answer as if it’s the best day of your life.Say things like the day just keeps getting better and better. Self-fulfilling prophecy is the result of projecting happiness. Positive self talk brings confidence, moves our lives in a positive manner. On contrary, negative self talk results in a vicious cycle of depression and poor self-esteem. Be conscious of your thoughts. “Thank you for my parents and all my teachers who guide us as we grow up and teaches valuable lessons in life. From the depths of my soul and with every fibre of my being thank you for our parents for loving us unconditionally always.”
With love and gratitude,
Sangamithra Valluvamani
