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The Tremendous Power of Gratitude
Two faces of gratitude unveiled
Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it is a transformational force that, once understood, can change everything for you. Let’s explore the two sides of this life-changing word.
Two kinds of gratitude
How grateful are you for what you have? And perhaps more revealing, how grateful are you for what you can give? Is gratitude always good, or can it be misused? Can it be real or fake, right or wrong? Like most things in life, the answer depends on the person and the situation.
Gratitude can spring from many places, including the mind, heart, relationships, spiritual beliefs, health, and from both what we receive and give. Sometimes, it’s small and subtle, and at other times, it overflows from deep within.
Then, there are cousins to gratitude, such as thankfulness, gratefulness, pleasingness, and appreciativeness. When sincerely felt, they magnify joy and deepen our experience of life in magnificent ways.
What are the results of genuine gratitude? Happiness. Peace. Contentment. Cheerfulness. Positive emotions and attitudes. In short, gratitude brings out the best in us and lights the path to a richer, more meaningful…
