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Philosophy of Gratitude (Original Post) kairos12 Nov 2022 OP
As much as some hate Oprah.... LakeArenal Nov 2022 #1
My first post on DU SpamWyzer Feb 2023 #4
Hope you enjoy DU as much as I. LakeArenal Feb 2023 #5
Nice knowing ya KS Toronado Feb 2023 #6
I start and end my day listing at least five things for which I am grateful niyad Nov 2022 #2
It's the main theme... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #3
Living in Gratitude is amazing! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #7

LakeArenal

(29,797 posts)
1. As much as some hate Oprah....
Sat Nov 5, 2022, 09:52 AM
Nov 2022

I started a gratitude journal like she promoted. It changed the way I thought about my daily life. I learned to count my blessings and not my tribulations.

I can’t improve the world but I improved my outlook. Choose to be happy not dour.

Edit: Then a graduated to making a list of songs that are happy: a few

Blue Sky Allman Brothers

Dancing in the Moonlight. King Harvest

Walking in Sunshine Katrina and the Waves

Here Comes the Sun. Beatles

You Should Be Dancing BeeGees


niyad

(119,888 posts)
2. I start and end my day listing at least five things for which I am grateful
Sat Nov 5, 2022, 10:33 AM
Nov 2022

each day. Could be as simple as sun-dappled leaves, or my kitty curled on my lap, or a friend recovering from surgery.

2naSalit

(92,665 posts)
3. It's the main theme...
Sat Nov 5, 2022, 10:40 AM
Nov 2022

In many philosophies from all over the world. Must be something to it since the idea and practice has been around for so long and in so many cultures.

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