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Gratitude- The emoticon of positive living in today’s world!!

Expression of Gratitude

Say today while walking into your workplace you revert a “Thank you” with a smile to the security guard who opens the gate for you or send a sweet thank you note for that special friend at your work who surprises you with home-cooked meals to make you feel at home, are few named examples which showcases what Gratitude really means or as one must say are the small ways or actions where it begins. In today’s complicated and fast pacing world, this word and its meaning has lost its valour.
For a peaceful and positive life, it is essential for one to understand the meaning of Gratitude as well as try to incorporate it in our day to day living. Know it or not, even a small act of gratitude can really change one’s life for the best. Before trying to dig deep into the world of Gratitude, let’s look at its literature meaning. The word gratitude was derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, gratefulness or thankfulness.

Gratitude is an Attitude

Now by definition, Gratitude is attitude which reflects thankfulness which an individual has received in tangible or intangible form. In other words, Gratitude is nothing other than perspective of goodness in one’s life. Hence what is the harm in doing some good towards ourselves by incorporating this attitude of being thankful into our life’s?

Not only does it brings in a sense of thankfulness but also helps us to connect to something superior be it deeper connection with our fellow humans, Nature, The Universe as a whole or a higher power. With gratitude, we come to point to realise the goodness around us is partially outside themselves and partially part of a large complexity of events.

Having said it all, you must be wondering it looks good in words, does it really need to be practiced?

As you read through you be able to understand it better as to why must one practice Gratitude?

In today’s fast pacing world, mental health of individuals has become an alarming concern. This has brought in the need for research in the mental health field, wherein they have come across the fact that gratitude is strongly as well as consistently associated with one’s greater well being and inner happiness.

Since it is associated with feeling of positivity, it helps people enhance their overall health as well as reduce symptoms of stress. The appreciation of good experiences in life helps in creation of stronger foundation of relationships, hence it is necessary to practice Gratitude.

Gratitude- The emoticon of positive living in today’s world

Gratitude is the daily wake up call for what is actually important in our life. With cultivation of appreciation, one tends to stray away from negativity and understand the true value of challenges which life throws our way every now and then. Most importantly Gratitude help us be more grateful and thankful of the life we have and those surrounded by us. Hence, in short, the attitude of thankfulness is a must written prescription for a healthy life.

Now that you have decided to practice it, question arises how would you practice it or other words how should one express gratitude?

Studies have shown that daily practice of Gratitude in ones life, helps one attenuate a deeper sense of well-being.

Here are few pointers how you can be able to do so in your daily routine life.

  • Wake up in the morning and jot down a list of things that you feel you are grateful for
  • Make sure to say a “Thank You” each and every time someone does something for you
  • Create a journal to keep tracks of gratefulness in your life
  • Mediate and connect with yourself and your body to practice gratitude towards one’s self.
  • Keep weekly reviews with your self to memorize the happy experiences of your life that occurred with you over the week.
  • Last but not the least remind yourself each day to keep up the sense of Gratitude in life
Gratitude- The emoticon of positive living in today’s world!!

As I may conclude, If preached rightfully, you might end up saying “Thank You” more often and feeling happy every time to do so. So what are waiting for, run to your family and let them know how thankful you are to have them!!

Gratitude- The emoticon of positive living in today’s world

With this last post of the year 2020, I extend my gratitude to all those who stood by me and stayed connected during this unexpected phase of life that has shaken the whole world.

“As we near the end of a traumatic year—may we all be held in health, peace and love.”

Please take out a few minutes and share what are you grateful for, in the pandamic year 2020. See you all again a brighter, happy and joyful year 2021

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    pranita
    February 28, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    Very nice story.

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    Deola
    March 2, 2019 at 10:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing this. You are right it is so important to practice gratitude intentionally. It keeps us aware of the good in life.

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      Jais
      March 4, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Deola

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    Geeky Daddy
    March 3, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Gratitude, Common Courtesy & Common Sense.

    Three things that have become uncommon in the world and it is leading towards the downfall of society as we know it (Ok, maybe I am exaggerating a little)

    • Jais
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      Jais
      March 4, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Geeky Daddy,
      You are absolutely right. If these three things are incorporated a little in everyday life, the world would become peaceful

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    Cheryl
    March 4, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Thank you for sharing, this is a great post. I definitely need to focus more on the good in my life and what I am grateful for.

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    Carolina
    March 4, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Being grateful keeps us positive, and being positive makes us happier. Great post.

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    Whitney Kutch
    March 5, 2019 at 1:03 am

    Gratitude is so, so important. I love to start the day by sitting down and writing things that I’m thankful for. It goes so far in starting out with the right, positive attitude. Great post!

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    Shelby Gruden
    March 5, 2019 at 5:02 am

    Absolutely loved this! Much needed in todays world!

    • Jais
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      Jais
      March 7, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Shelby 🙂

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    Jennifer Dodrill
    March 11, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    Definitely something to always remember! Practice thankfulness daily. Gratitude makes a world of difference! Thank you for your post!

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    Crysta
    March 12, 2019 at 1:30 am

    Focusing on things that make you feel grateful can really help you see through the gloom and lies of depression and anxiety.

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      Jais
      March 12, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Absolutely!

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    Aslam Khan
    April 21, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    This Six Points for Daily Practice is very much needed. Thanks For sharing

    • Jais
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      Jais
      April 22, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks Aslam, I am glad that you liked it

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    Juhi Babbar
    October 26, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Thank you for such a wonderful blog.

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    Sakshi
    December 28, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Gratitude is so absolutely essential. Esoecially as the wirld gets more more and materialistic, it’s like we dont kno how to be thankful anymore. Its my goal to practice more gratitude coming 2021!

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    Hazel Apuhin
    December 28, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    i love this article! Always be grateful in everything and in anything. thanks for sharing

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    Thrive with Mariya
    March 9, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    Gratitude is so powerful! I’m trying to start my day with some journaling. I always express gratitude and it makes me feel amazing. Thank you for the inspiring article 🙂

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    Cristiana
    March 10, 2022 at 3:20 am

    This is a great read. Lots of useful information. It’s always important to live a positive life.

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    Denise Gardiner
    March 10, 2022 at 8:30 am

    Great post! Gratitude is such an important part of our lives in showing how we appreciate life, our family and friends, God or a higher power, nature, and what we are blessed with to name a few. I feel gratitude is how the whole world can stay at peace. Thank you for sharing!

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