![]() I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can.’ ”ĥ. I’ve printed this before, but here’s a favorite gratitude prayer of mine by the Dalai Lama, who tells us: “Everyday, think as you wake up, ‘Today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. ![]() Give thanks for today! You don’t even have to thank a person … you can thank life itself! Wake up, and greet the day with gratitude. If you give a hug to a stranger, be prepared to run very fast afterward.Ĥ. By “free” hug, I mean don’t expect anything in return - just give it as a gift of gratitude. Don’t neglect this important part of your relationship. OK, only do this when appropriate … but if you have a loved one in your life, give them a hug! Often we can go too long without showing our affection and gratitude, even to those who are closest to us. You don’t need to send someone a formal thank-you card (although that’s a nice touch), but just a little note (or email) saying thank you for a specific thing the person has done for you can go a long way. You know, it’s nice to get a little note thanking you for something you did. And of course, my loved ones, and others in my life.Ģ. That includes those who’ve donated to this site, as well as all you readers. As I described in an earlier post on this topic, on many mornings I do a little ritual: I just close my eyes, and take a couple of minutes to think of the people and things I’m grateful for. I recommend it heartily.įor those who’d like to do little things to show their gratitude, to a specific person or to life in general, here are a few ideas that work for me:ġ. But let me tell you: incorporating gratitude in my life (even if I’m not always successful at it) has changed me and has made me happier. And in doing so, my little acts of gratitude will radiate throughout the world, changing it in subtle but profound ways.Ĭorny? Perhaps. And what wonderful people (such as you guys) are in my life. I can accept the world as it is … and at the same time, show my gratitude for what a wonderful world we have. ![]() I know, I know … I’m an idealist, and such a world will never exist. People would still get angry, or sad, but would know to find ways to be grateful, even in difficult situations. If you were having a bad day, someone else would take time out of her life to comfort you, out of gratitude for a kindness you did her yesterday. You need to say them with sincerity, or show your gratitude through little actions.Ĭan you imagine a world where everyone showed gratitude? If someone did you a kindness, you’d give them a warm smile and say thank you. But the words can lose meaning if they’re just words. That’ll have a ripple effect that will make the world a better place … with such a small gesture! Have you said thank-you to someone to show how grateful you are for them today? It’s such a small thing, but it can have a huge impact on your life, and the life of that person.įind little ways to incorporate gratitude in your life, and you’ll be much happier … and you’ll make the people around you much happier as well. He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
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