Gratitude…

The pathway to wealth.

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“Gratitude builds a bridge to abundance.” — Roy Bennett

If you read my bio you will find that I am “ engaged in the peaceful pursuit of the abundant life.”

As I continue to look for that silvery moonbeam of a vivacious presence on this planet, I continue to bump into the thoughts and expressions of others related to gratitude.

It is no wonder. Positive Psychology has made an impressive list of the benefits of recording the things we are grateful for in our journals. They state:

• Gratitude journaling, like many gratitude practices, can lower your stress levels;
• It can help you feel calmer, especially at night;
• Journaling can give you a new perspective on what is important to you and what you truly appreciate in your life;
• By noting what you are grateful for, you can gain clarity on what you want to have more of in your life, and what you can do without;
• Gratitude journaling can help you find out and focus on what really matters to you;
• Keeping a gratitude journal helps you learn more about yourself and become more self-aware;
• Your gratitude journal is for your eyes only, so you can write anything you feel without worrying about judgment…