“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”

– Henry Ward Beecher

Being thankful & living with gratitude are two of the most transformative qualities one can bring into their life. Seeing life for what it is and appreciating the many gifts that are abound can be a grounding daily practice. Embrace gratitude and share that gratitude with those you meet. It can become infectious in the best of ways. Saying thank you and adding a smile can go far in today’s fast paced society. Extend thanks and appreciation to your spouse/ partner, parent, child, friend, neighbor, teacher, grocery teller, janitor, etc. and brighten someone’s day. Not only are you giving this appreciation to those around you but the best part is you are also receiving a true gift of thanks in return. The more you give, the more you receive. What a lovely cycle of gratitude this can be.

Have you ever noticed when you offer a smile, the natural reaction from the other party is typically a smile in return? Human nature is rooted in kindness and what you give out is what you receive. There is a real law of attraction here. Attract more of what you want in life. Gratitude is a magnificent stepping stone of change. Embrace the goodness. Embrace gratiude.

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