Why does gratitude mater?

Being grateful puts life into perspective
In gratitude we appreciate what is right in front of us
Through a grateful lens, what we take for granted elevates to a place of appreciation.
Knowing what makes us grateful enables us to celebrate the present

What are the benefits of being grateful?

Allowing gratitude transforms scarcity into abundance.
Embracing gratitude highlights and heightens the best parts of our day.
Filling our minds with gratitude lifts our spirits and increases happiness.
Joy expands in a state of gratitude.
Gratitude allows our senses to take in more and multiply the good
Gratitude will enable us to remember the contribution that others have made in our life
Based on scientific studies, gratitude can:

Make a written commitment to engage in a daily vow of gratitude & post as a visual reminder in a location that will be a daily reminder
Maintain a Gratitude Journal –Each day, write three or more reasons why you are grateful.
Spread gratitude with words of appreciation for the people who contribute to your life, from family members to service providers.
Select a gratitude meditation, prayer, poem, or quotation that can serve as an on-going inspiration.
Contribute to someone’s life with an act of kindness or a donation to a cause as a reflection of all the reasons why you are grateful