Download or read book 365 Thank Yous written by John Kralik and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.

Download or read book EXTREME GRATITUDE written by GEOFFREY. COHEN and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Extreme Gratitude written by Rick Carr and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude comes from the idea of grace, "grata" in Latin. Grace is the "unmerited love and favor of God toward man." So, gratitude is "a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received." Thanks is "the expression of gratitude; grateful acknowledgment of something received by or done for one."In Extreme Gratitude, Rick lays a foundation of: -the extreme ("exceeding abundantly") grace we have received -the extreme God (Creator and Sustainer of all that is, yet willing to take on human form to restore the relationship we broke with Him) Who has blessed us-the extreme life He enables us to live (beyond the righteousness of the religious)-the extreme compass of His purpose (to use all things to bring glory to Himself, and mold us in the image of ChristRick challenges Christians to respond with the extreme thanks that His lavish grace deserves from us (giving thanks always for all things).As a human being giving thanks can be the most difficult thing, we do. Giving thanks to God in every experience in life is one of the most important indicators of spiritual maturity. This book will give reasons for giving thanks, examples of giving thanks, and results for giving thanks. You will read many real-life experiences and find a sure scriptural foundation for being a thankful person. As you finish the book and read his conclusion, you will find yourself better equipped to give thanks in all things. You will be thankful that you can give thanks.-Jim Hylton, Staff Pastor, Northwood Church, Keller, Texas

Download or read book Gratitude written by Mandala Publishing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor what’s truly important in life with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom. Whether you’re feeling truly blessed or struggling to find a little more joy in life, this gorgeous and inspirational book is there for you with over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations on the topic of gratitude from writers and speakers ranging from the Buddha to Toni Morrison to Oscar Wilde. This mini book is a lovely inspiration to stop and savor each moment, for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little something to be grateful for in their everyday lives.

Download or read book Gratitude the Great written by Pamelyn Rocco and published by The Collective Book Studio. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a beautifully illustrated story of a family learning new traditions of giving, Gratitude The Great encourages children and parents alike to invite thankfulness into their daily lives. Gratitude is the greatest natural superpower. "Hi, I’m Frankie! But you can call me Gratitude the Great. How’d I get that name? Well, it all started when my cousin Hope came to visit and taught me how to make Rea bracelets, a gratitude tradition in her Brazilian family. We made a bunch and decided to give them away to thank some of the cool people we saw on the boardwalk. And the idea just exploded!" What starts as a sweet gesture of family gratitude, quickly goes viral and soon this dynamic duo will have much more to be thankful for. In her afterword, author Pamelyn Rocco prompts children and parents alike on ways to invite gratitude into daily life and ignite their own natural superpower. Whether you gift this book to a child you love, or buy it to read aloud to one, your daily life will be enriched by introducing a new habit of gratitude. Fans of Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness and Kindness is a Kite String will love - and be grateful for - Gratitude the Great! "Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts you can teach your kids and this book not only leaves you with ways to do that but also reminds the adults reading to not forget as well." - Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin, hosts of the Whine Down podcast and authors of The Good Fight

Download or read book The Gratitude Project written by Jeremy Adam Smith and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our fractured, “me-first” world, the science and practice of thankfulness could be just the antidote we need. Gratitude is powerful: not only does it feel good, it’s also been proven to increase our well-being in myriad ways. The result of a multiyear collaboration between the Greater Good Science Center and Robert Emmons of the University of California, Davis, The Gratitude Project explores gratitude’s deep roots in human psychology—how it evolved and how it affects our brain—as well as the transformative impact it has on creating a meaningful life and a better world. With essays based on new findings from this original research and written by renowned positive psychologists and public figures, this important book delves deeply into the neuroscience and psychology of gratitude, and explores how thankfulness can be developed and applied, both personally and in communities large and small, for the benefit of all. With contributions from luminaries such as Sonja Lyubomirsky, W. Kamau Bell, Arianna Huffington, and many more, this edited volume offers more than just platitudes—it offers a blueprint for a new and better world.

Download or read book The Psychology of Gratitude written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume begins with the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of gratitude, then presents the current research perspectives from social, personality, and developmental psychology, as well as from primatology, anthropology, and biology. The volume also includes a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of research on gratitude. This work contributes a great deal to the growing positive psychology initiative and to the scientific investigation of positive human emotions. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students in social, personality, and developmental, clinical, and health psychology, as well as to sociologists and cultural anthropologists.

Download or read book Spirituality of Gratitude written by Joshua Choonmin Kang and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God invites us to enter into a world of thankfulness at every moment in our lives, even in the hard times—perhaps especially then. Come and discover a spirituality of gratitude with pastor and bestselling Korean author Joshua Choonmin Kang in these fifty-two short chapters that can be read in weekly sabbath reflection or daily devotional use.

Download or read book Growing in Gratitude written by Mary Mohler and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to grow as thankful women of God. As women, we are often encouraged to "count our blessings". But truly biblical gratitude is much more than this. Mary K. Mohler unpacks Scripture to help us grow in gracious gratitude (thanking God for who he is) as well as natural gratitude (thanking him for his blessings) - and to identify and deal with some of the things that hinder us - to help us rediscover the joy of a thankful heart. This thoroughly Bible-centred unpacking of the reasons for gratitude builds on Mary K. Mohler's 25 years experience in mentoring seminary wives at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book ideal for group use as well as for individuals.

Download or read book The Healing Gift of Gratitude written by Shannon Elhart and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to be happier, have inner peace, learn new ways to be grateful, and let go of the past - youve found it all in one place! The Healing Gift of Gratitude helps you thank outside the box as you find common, and not-so-common, ways to appreciate yourself, others, and the world around you. In 52 weeks youll find happiness, hope, and healing through its light-hearted, hope-filled messages and inspired journaling. When you begin, you might feel unhappy, stuck or like somethings missing in your life, but within weeks youll be encouraged and convinced of the power of gratitude. By the end of the year, youll be transformed with a new way of experiencing life. The Healing Gift of Gratitude can help you begin to heal pain from your life, leave the past behind you, and create a happier future - all through the power of gratitude.

Download or read book Zenspirations written by Joanne Fink and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing. It is a great way to add interest and texture to any design. Whether you like to journal, draw, doodle, design, or craft, you'll find a world of inspiration here. These decorative borders, frames, shapes, and alphabets will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles.

Download or read book Uplifting Quotes on Gratitude and Goodness to Show Appreciation written by Amy Neumann and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a business or nonprofit professional, or simply like to feel inspired and share your positive outlook with others, this handy book provides quotes to help show your gratitude, compassion, and bright view of the world. If you have recently felt inspired, or grateful, this book makes the perfect "Thank You!" gift. To follow up after a great client meeting, interview, or event, or as an anytime thank you to colleagues, donors, customers, family, or friends, this book has the perfect inspiring quote for the occasion. This book is a lot like life: open it up anywhere, and be amazed at the serendipity!

Download or read book The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks written by Jan Berenstain and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Berenstain cubs act out the first Thanksgiving complete with costumes, props, and a full Thanksgiving feast. But will Sister Bear’s pet turkey play the part of dinner? The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks teaches how God provided for the pilgrims and reminds children of God’s many blessings.

Download or read book Words Of Gratitude Mind Body Soul written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The test of all happiness,” said G.K. Chesterton, “is gratitude." Learning to experience gratitude involves being grateful as an attitude, not as a reaction when good things occur. To be grateful, one does not need to wait until things are perfect. In fact, practicing gratitude makes one receptive to life's blessings, and these blessings continue as we continue to be thankful. In one study, described by author Robert Emmons, participants who wrote about five things for which they were grateful experienced more positive emotional states and were more likely to help others over a period of ten weeks than were participants who wrote about the hassles and stressors they experienced during the same time. "Love wholeheartedly,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, “be surprised, give thanks and praise—then you will discover the fullness of your life." Gratitude provides gifts to both the giver and the receiver, and this illuminating book will inspire readers to recognize just how truly blessed we are.

Download or read book Gratitude Works written by Robert A. Emmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A purposeful guide for cultivating gratitude as a way of life Recent dramatic advances in our understanding of gratitude have changed the question from "does gratitude work?" to "how do we get more of it?" This book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in their lives. Gratitude Works! also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude. New book from Robert Emmons the bestselling author of Thanks Filled with practical tips for fostering gratitude as a way of life Includes scientific research as well as religious and philosophical insights to show how gratitude can work in our lives From Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks, comes a resource for cultivating a life of gratitude practices.

Download or read book The Art of Gratitude written by Jeremy David Engels and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Art of Gratitude, Jeremy David Engels sketches a genealogy of gratitude from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary self-help movement. One of the most striking things about gratitude, Engels finds, is how consistently it is described using the language of indebtedness. A chief purpose of this, he contends, is to make us more comfortable living lives in debt, with the nefarious effect of pacifying the citizenry so we are less likely to speak out about social and economic injustice. To counteract this, he proposes an alternative art of gratitude-as-thanksgiving that is inspired by Indian philosophy, particularly the yoga philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga-Sutras. He argues that this art of gratitude can challenge neoliberalism by reorienting our politics away from resentment, anger, and guilt and toward a democratic ethic of thanksgiving and the common good.

Download or read book Radical Gratitude written by Ellen Santilli Vaughn and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'No one tells a story better than Ellen Vaughn' ---Chuck Colson Why read a nice book about gratitude? After all, being thankful is not controversial. Everyone agrees that gratitude is a good thing. Nor is it rocket science. It is simple. But radical gratitude is also powerful, provocative, life-changing. It's like a pair of glasses that get progressively sharper: the more we thank, the more we see to be thankful for. Gratitude is the lens that reveals God's incredible grace at work. It is the key to tangible, everyday joy. True to Ellen Vaughn's signature style, this book overflows with unforgettable, surprising stories that show gratitude's transforming power. It is fun, slightly quirky, deep . . . and immensely refreshing.