Monday, July 27, 2015 Service
"Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. "
— Alphonse Karr

4 Practices for Deepening Gratefulness

4 Practices for Deepening Gratefulness
"Over the past two decades, much of the research on happiness can be boiled down to one main prescription: give thanks. Across hundreds of studies, practicing gratitude has been found to increase positive emotions, reduce the risk of depression, heighten relationship satisfaction, and increase resilience in the face of stressful life events, among other benefits. The problem is, gratitude doesn't always come naturally." In this article, Juliana Breines shares four key research-based principles and strategies for turning gratitude into a lasting habit.

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This week try adopting one of the strategies suggested in the article, and see what effect it has on your state of being.

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