Gratefulness around the Web

The Science of Gratitude - Psychologist Robert Emmons' research shows that “when people consciously practice grateful living, their happiness will go up, and their ability to withstand negative events will improve as does their immunity to anger, envy, resentment, and depression.”

A Grateful Mind is a Happy Mind - In this video, Venerable Chonyl talks about how the more specific we are with recognizing the kindnesses of people, the more our capacity for gratefulness and love grows.  

More Reasons To Be Thankful - In this article, Anne Chan reminds people of how they can use gratitude in their closest relationships. Couples often focus on each other's deficits – gratitude can help to see beyond deficits.

The Power of Saying Thank You - In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you.

Gratitude:  The Essential Practice for Happiness and Fulfillment (CD set) - Cultural anthropologist and educator Angeles Arrien shows you how to cultivate the power of deep appreciation so that it becomes a way of life.

Enjoy a month of gratitude videos on the Spirituality and Practice website. (A convenient playlist is also available.)

Gratitude Page - "Is gratitude an alternative to materialism?"  Dr. Michael E. McCollough's research addresses this question and many others about the influence of gratitude on our attitudes and behavior.

Gratitude Journal - Deborah Miller has created a 30-day interactive journal which will take you on a journey of personal inspiration with gratitude as your guide.

Finding My Religion - David Miller talks with Buddhist teacher, Cheri Huber, about how, no matter what our circumstances are, gratitude can flow from focusing on what we have.