The Importance of Gratitude

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”

- Epicurus 

What is Gratitude?
Gratitude is feeling and expressing appreciation for all the goodness we have in our life and that many times, we take it for granted.
Such as: being alive, being healthy, having a place to live in, having water and food, having someone that love you, the sunny day, the sunset, the stars and moon, everything.
Gratitude allows us to celebrate the present and to find joy in the most simple things in life.
When we are in a sincere state of gratitude, our energy (vibration) attracts more goodness.

Benefits of Gratitude

• Increases physical and mental well-being
• Enhances optimism
• Promotes happiness
• Promotes empathy
• Increases spirituality
• Reduces materialism and consumerism
• Decreases depression
• Reduces stress
• Blocks toxic and negative emotions and thoughts
• Strengthens relationships
• Improves sleep
• Increases creativity
• Improves emotional equilibrium
• Attracts goodness
• Cultivates self-worth feeling
• Connects with the life-meaning

How to Practice Gratitude

• Thank others

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Smile everyday 

• Think positive

• Positive affirmations

• Be more humble and respectful

• Reframe challenging situations as positive

• Write down the things you are truly grateful for

• Abstain from complaining or criticizing 

• Write a gratitude mantra and repeat it internally every morning

• Value and compliment the important people in your life

• Spend time in Nature (walking, swimming, picnic, reading, badminton, yoga, meditation, others)