The GratitudeSite

Gratitude for the Gift of Time

You’ve heard that old saying, “The best things in life are free.” I always thought it was kind of lame and not really an appropriate sentiment in this era of consumerism and material gift giving. Who doesn’t like shiny jewelry, new clothes, great perfume, a wonderful book or fresh flowers? I sure do! Despite this [...]

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Be Thankful

Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because [...]

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Can You Accept a Compliment?

How many of us actually accept compliments graciously by simply saying “thank you?” Someone praises us or something we’ve done and rather than accepting their praise, for fear that we may seem conceited or lack humility, we  give all the reasons why we aren’t worthy of their compliment. When you accept a compliment with thanks, [...]

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Are You Happy?

We all desire more happiness in our lives of course. But do we even know what happiness is? Happiness is something that we feel and experience inside our bodies and minds. Unfortunately, many of us think of happiness as a feeling of pleasure triggered by some external happening; we got that promotion or raise, we [...]

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