Gratitude

to focus on that ray of sunshine coming through. It allows you to take an honest look at a situation and say, "even in this there is reason to hope." Do not confuse being grateful with settling for less. Gratitude should never interfere with your efforts to improve and grow. Expressing gratitude simply gives you a better outlook on life, making it easier to attract the true happiness you deserve. By focusing attention on what is going right, more things work out for the best. Be grateful even…

As stated, “In fact, it is precisely under crisis conditions when we have the most to gain by a grateful perspective of life. In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize. In face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair , gratitude has the power to bring hope.” ( Emmons 1). This shows during crisis conditions, trauma, and illness you have the most to gain because of the perspective you're in you view life differently…

period of intense learning for me, not only in the clinical psychology arena, but also on a personal level. I would like to reflect on the people who have supported and helped me so much throughout my graduate study. I would first like to express my gratitude to my dissertation chair, Dr. Cheryl Meyer for her continuous support, genuine care, and valuable guidance during my tenure. Dr. Meyer has never stopped providing me opportunities and sharing her enthusiasms of research. It was under her…

Third, lesson the importance of mindfulness prevents harmful judgmental and hateful feelings against fellow human beings. Forth lesson, incorporating forgiveness, aid in mending conflicts and motivates peace within one’s own life. Fifth lesson, gratitude, guards against a…

Check-In Session Reflection Shiho Zaharopoulos Binghamton University  Check-In Session Reflection Week 2 – Grief and Gratitude: Prior to the check-in session, there was devastating news for many of the Student Affairs Administration students. One of a well-known Student Affairs Administration alumni passed away because of his prolonged health condition. The check-in session started with a dense and heavy atmosphere, and some students seemed to be experiencing sorrowful moments. The main…

Although most people associate gratitude with happiness, there is the leading up to gratitude that can be unpleasant at times. The “gratification that comes from an endurance event such as a marathon” may not always be joyous (Seligman 1380). For example, when training for a marathon the work is hard, and takes…

in danger. They loved Rikki-Tikki for these reasons. The animals in the garden are very grateful for Rikki-Tikki. They show their gratitude towards Rikki-Tikki in so many ways. Darzee’s way of showing his gratitude was by creating a song for him. He sang this song for hours to show that he was grateful for Rikki-Tikki protecting him. Darzee’s wife showed her gratitude by helping Rikki-Tikki. When Rikki-Tikki was going to kill the baby cobras, Darzee’s wife distracted Nagiana. She yelled “The…

Appreciation to Rosa Parks Icon, Oprah Winfrey, in her eulogy, Rosa Parks Eulogy, acknowledges Rosa Parks bravery. Winfrey purpose is to give gratitude towards Rosa Parks. She utilizes imagery, passionate tone, and repetition in order to tell the people mourning her death that she is a good person. Winfrey began her tribute with imagery in her eulogy by acknowledge her bravery. She uses imagery to explain the bravery that she “must be a hundred feet tall,” is “strong,” and must “. . . [carry] a…

Men and women who bravely serve in the military deserve some form of gratitude or acknowledgment. First, they regularly and voluntarily put their lives on the line for society to have freedom that frequently becomes forgotten or overlooked. Second, soldiers willingly fight so individuals can feel safer. Military personal leave their families to fight for independence so many disregard. Various ways to express one’s gratitude for the military members exist. When an individual recognizes a veteran…

it is simply the fact they do not know how to show gratitude. Slone DuPree, a cancer patient in Portland, Oregon, describes young adult as, “completely frustrated people who are trying to be too independent too fast.” Young adults do not understands the lessons in life, because they have not been alive long enough to experience them. A Worn Path, written by Eudora Welty (04/13/1909 - 07/23/2001), is a wonderful story which demonstrates the gratitude expressed by those who have lived longer.…