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Janice Walton's avatar

Gratitude helps people refocus on what they have instead of what they lack. Although it can feel contrived at first, this thinking does grow stronger with use and practice.

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nancy knox-bierman's avatar

amen!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I am with you, Janice -- and with Brian Tracy. The perspective is so much more hopeful in counting what we still have left rather than what we have lost. Thanks for the reminder.

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Val Spiers's avatar

Totally agree with the idea. If my day has been a bit hard I can be grateful for running water in my home. It doesn’t take much to shift to feeling good about life.

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Janice Walton's avatar

So very true.

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Carol Van Klompenburg's avatar

I read this post this afternoon and paused then and there to savor the moment. It was a good one. I was grateful. Thanks Janet!

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Carol, I need to keep reminding myself as well.

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

Always a good reminder to stop and be grateful for what we have. X

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Janice Walton's avatar

And I forget all too often, it seems.

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