Philosophy
Related: About this forumPhilosophy of Gratitude
I once read that having gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
I always try to remember that.
LakeArenal
(29,797 posts)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 cant 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
SpamWyzer
(385 posts)Hello and thank you for posting such useful life advice.
LakeArenal
(29,797 posts)KS Toronado
(19,565 posts)niyad
(119,888 posts)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)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.