Gratitude

Spiritual scholars have also said if there is one redeaming habit to cultivate above all others, it is gratitude. Did it surprise you that I wrote habit?  Gratitude is one of the few emotions that is learned. It is not inherant.  Babies aren't born with it, they learn it.  And many times as adults we have to relearn it.

Religious thinkers have proclaimed at the root of all sins is ungratitude. Maybe you have had moments in your day where you feel unhappy or even irritated.  This discomfort should get your attention because you- at your deepest core are a happy, nice, patient and beautiful person. When we are not it is because we are too stressed.

Here are a few ways to employ the attitude of gratitude.
Thanksgiving is coming up and with inner guests comes a pile of dishes. Perhaps a grateful response is "I am happy to do these dishes because I have people to share a meal with."
Waistline expanding? Try this one" I am grateful that I have had enough to eat"
Family members leaving messes around the house?  This is a mine field full of treasures such as "thank goodness I have able bodied children" or "I am so grateful to be in a loving relationship" I am grateful to have a home"

Conflict at work,"I am grateful to have gainful employment" You get the picture, and likely have a few you could share with me. Turn every negative thought around so you can see the blessing in it.  Experience gratitude as the best habit.Grattude is the attitude of the season. Apply it to everything. This change in your attitude can be so powerful, the people around you will notice.