What does gratitude mean?
Gratitude is the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.
“Gratitude does not change the scenery, it merely washes clean the glass you look through so you can see clearly.”
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can help you have:
- a happier life
- better health
- deeper relationships
- increased productivity
- stronger friendships
- improved marriage or partnership
- positive emotions
Nelson Mandela, symbolises the power of gratitude. - more optimism
- fewer material needs
- increased spirituality
- improved sleep
- greater longevity
- increased energy
- greater relaxation.
“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.”
Kristin Armstrong
Steps you can take to cultivate gratitude
- Start a Gratitude jar.
- Say ‘thank you’ or ‘I appreciate that’ often each day with grace and sincerity for simple kindnesses.
- Perform thoughtful actions.
- Start a gratitude journal.
- Tell someone how much you appreciate them.
Gratitude for the beauty all around you. Photograph by Gavin Ryan
You can also connect with the Australia’s first co-operative gratitude movement.
Other pages of interest:
To assist in your journey, purchase you own Qigong DVD to practice daily in your home. It includes five beautiful meditations.
“Gratitude bestows reverence…changing forever how we experience life and the world”
John Milton
