In dozens of randomized

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."

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"You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you."
~ Sarah Ban Breathnach ~

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"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.
These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable."
~ Joseph Addison ~

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What makes us happy?

—fame and fortune don’t even play a bit part, and genes may play only a supporting role. But one ingredient that does turn up in study after study is gratitude.

In dozens of randomized, controlled experiments, people who focused on the things they were grateful for were happier, healthier and more successful. In her new book, “Thank You Power” (Thomas Nelson), TV journalist and author Deborah Norville marshals this research to advance the argument that a simple but consistent expression of gratitude can carry us a long way down the road to happiness.

By Jeneen Interlandi

Newsweek

Updated: 2:56 p.m. CT Oct 3, 2007

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"If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul."
~ Rabbi Harold Kushner ~
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SEE Richard Carlson's remarks about Gratitude

A PERSONAL NOTE - The other night after tossing and turning a long time I decided to recount things I was grateful for. Soon I was sound asleep. This also works when I am trying to let go of a worrisome problem.

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." In giving thanks to God; don't forget from where our blessings come. I Thessalonians 5:18, NIV.

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."

Psalms 103: 2, NIV.

SEE Today's Needy

Dee Stribling

Oct. 6 , 2007

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How to Live Long

One of the hardest, thorniest and most difficult things we humans are ever called upon to do is to respond to evil with kindness, and to forgive the unforgivable. We love to read stories about people who've responded to hatred with love, but when that very thing is demanded of us personally, our default seems to be anger, angst, depression, righteousness, hatred, etc. Yet study after study shows that one of the keys to longevity and good health is to develop a habit of gratitude and let go of past hurts.
Want to live a long, happy life? Forgive the unforgivable. It really is the kindest thing you can do for yourself. Your enemy may not deserve to be forgiven for all the pain and sadness and suffering they've purposefully inflicted on your life, but you deserve to be free of this evil. The Spirit of God will help you. wikihow.com/Forgive