Download or read book Thanks written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientifically groundbreaking, eloquent look at how we benefit -- psychologically, physically, and interpersonally -- when we practice gratitude. In Thanks!, Robert Emmons draws on the first major study of the subject of gratitude, of “wanting what we have,” and shows that a systematic cultivation of this underexamined emotion can measurably change people’s lives."--

Download or read book The Essence of Gratitude written by Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Little Book of Gratitude written by Dr Robert A Emmons PhD and published by Godsfield Press. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude is, first and foremost, a way of seeing that alters our gaze. Gratitude is the simple, scientifically proven way to increase happiness and encourage greater joy, love, peace, and optimism into our lives. It's not just good medicine though, a nice sentiment, a warm fuzzy feeling, or a strategy or tactic for being happier or healthier. It is also the truest approach to life. We did not create or fashion ourselves, and we did not get to where we are in life by ourselves. Living gratefully begins with affirming the good and recognizing its sources. It is the understanding that life owes you nothing and all the good you have is a gift, accompanied by an awareness that nothing can be taken for granted. Featuring beautiful illustrations and simple exercises, this is the perfect little book to help you: - Practice gratitude - Improve your health and wellbeing - Enhance your relationships - Encourage healthy sleep - Heighten feelings of connectedness

Download or read book The Essence of Gratitude written by Clint Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winston Churchill said, "We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty". No other place on earth today proves this statement to be more true than in America. A look around America today would give an outsider a shock to see a country so blessed with freedoms. liberties, and bountiful opportunites, yet so filled with many people who have benefited from those things who are still unhappy, unfulfilled, and in a constant state of discontent. We have lost touch as an American society regarding the principles of gratitude. This book addresses the essence of gratitude, debunking the often held myth that it is simply being happy and disregrading the negative aspects of day to day life, or in Crawford's words, "It's not rainbows bouncing off of a Unicorn's horn". Crawford show how gratitude can literally change one's life, and how gratitude can improve one's overall character by being a catlyst for other traits that all lead to true happiness, contentment, and purpose even in the midst of problems, challenges, and incredible struggles. Clint Crawford holds two master degrees and is the Executive Director of JourneyPure Knxoville. He has authored and co-authored seven books. He resides with his family in Mascot, Tennessee.

Download or read book The Essence Treasury written by Stephanie VanderMeulen and published by Belleville, Ont. : Essence Pub.. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be thankful for something is to feel deep within one's heart an ultimate peace with the situation-that all is well. There is not a person in this world who has not at least once felt gratitude; it is a universal emotion, expressed in a plethora of ways. For writers, the power of words is enough to be thankful for, but the ability with which to use them effectively is a blessing so great that it cannot help but manifest itself. Good writing cannot be contained; it must be shared. Thus, we present to you The Essence Treasury: Expressions of Gratitude, our second annual anthology. It is a collection of writing expressing gratitude, authored by talented members of writers' groups across Canada and the United States. As the fastest-growing custom book publisher in North America, our mission at Essence Publishing is to provide a voice for the exceptional writing that may otherwise be missed by mainstream or royalty publishers. It is our sincere wish that as you read, our thankfulness may be passed onto you through the impact of words well written.

Download or read book Paramhansa Yogananda written by Swami Kriyananda and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will thrill the millions of readers of Yogananda's autobiography with scores of new stories from Yogananda's lifeùsome charmingly human, some deeply inspiring, and many recounting miracles equal to those of the Bible. These stories are told from first-hand experience, and bring the master alive unlike any other book ever written about him. Now, Swami Kriyananda brilliantly puts to rest many misconceptions about his great guru, and reveals Yogananda's many-sided greatness. The author's profound grasp of the purpose of Yogananda's life, his inner nature, and his plans for the future are revelatory and sublime. Included is an insider's portrait of the great teacher's last years. More than a factual biography, this book also outlines the great master's key teachings. Feel the power of Paramhansa Yogananda's divine consciousness and his impact on the world as presented with clarity and love by one of his few remaining direct disciples. Book jacket.

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 The Secret Gratitude Book written by Rhonda Byrne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-12-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling author and producer of The Secret offers inspiring quotes and affirmations to encourage personal journaling and reflection on gratitude and abundance, equipping individuals with a powerful tool to transform their lives and experience more joy. 500,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo.

Download or read book Gratitude in Education written by Kerry Howells and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers at all levels of education will find this book practical and inspiring as they read how other educators have engaged with challenges that reveal different dimensions of gratitude, and how some have discovered its relevance in gaining greater resilience, improved relationships and increased student engagement. In the first comprehensive text ever written that is solely dedicated to the specific relevance of gratitude to the teaching and learning process, Dr Howells pioneers an approach that accounts for both dilemmas and possibilities of gratitude in the midst of teachers’ busy and stressful lives. She takes a contemporary and philosophical view of the notion of gratitude and goes beyond its conceptualisation simply from a religious or positive psychology framework. Exploring real situations with teachers, school leaders, students, parents, academics and pre-service teachers - Gratitude In Education: A Radical View examines many of the complexities encountered when gratitude is applied in a variety of secular educational environments.

Download or read book 30 Days written by Salma Hasan Ali and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are you grateful for? What traditions hold special meaning for your family? What wisdoms guide your life? Whose story inspires you? This collection of nearly 100 personal stories will encourage readers to pause and reflect about issues that are truly meaningful in their lives. "30 Days" started as a blog during Ramadan sharing the personal stories of a Muslim family, but grew into an international storytelling platform that connects people of all backgrounds around things we universally value -- sharing kindness and doing good deeds, expressing gratitude and sincere wishes, cherishing traditions and wisdom from our elders. This handmade, commemorative, limited-edition volume, enhanced by exquisite artwork -- illuminations, miniature paintings, and calligraphy -- is intended to spark conversations between young and old, friends and strangers, and families of all traditions and configurations. After all, sharing stories helps us get to know each other better; it helps develop trust, build a connection, and start a friendship.

Download or read book Gratitude written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melody Beattie encourages and inspires readers to reconnect with what's truly important in life. "Today, celebrate who you are.""We can show our gratitude for life in even our smallest actions.""Could it be that you're who you are and where you are for now for a reason?"Featuring stirring affirmations from Melody Beattie, Gratitude encourages and inspires readers to reconnect with what's truly important in life. Beyond today's often-harried lifestyle, the colorful pages in this book capture the essence of everyday blessings--the twists and turns of challenges, the friends we make, and the simple pleasures that create a lasting attitude of gratitude.

Download or read book Covenant and Conversation written by Jonathan Sacks and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second volume of his long-anticipated five-volume collection of parashat hashavua commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity, and destiny. Chief Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under Gods sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent, Covenant Conversation allows us to experience Chief Rabbi Sacks sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah.

Download or read book Giving Thanks written by M. J. Ryan and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful photographs and inspiring words that remind us why every day is a gift. Combining the wisdom of her popular book Attitudes of Gratitude with evocative photography, M.J. Ryan explores the many ways of practicing gratitude in our daily lives. When life feels overwhelming, we can easily forget the importance of stopping in the midst of it all and expressing gratitude. Giving Thanks helps us do just that. Through these striking photos and the accompanying text, Giving Thanks reminds us to find the inspirational in the ordinary. Gratitude connects us to others, and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves—in good times and in hard times.

Download or read book All the Small Things written by Dennis Schjødt Hansen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "All the Small Things," readers embark on a transformative journey exploring the essence of gratitude. This book dives deep into the often-overlooked, yet profoundly powerful emotion of gratitude, showcasing its significance in our lives, both individually and globally. The author masterfully guides readers through various chapters, each unveiling the beauty of recognizing and appreciating life's blessings, whether grand or minuscule. The journey commences with a reflection on the universal nature of gratitude, transcending borders, cultures, and languages, uniting people in joy and appreciation. It underscores gratitude's substantial impact on personal well-being, emotional resilience, and the stark disparities faced by millions around the world who may not have the privilege to experience it due to adversity, illness, or poverty. The narrative takes a poignant turn, transporting readers to a century ago when the world was vastly different. The early 20th century was a time of immense challenges, marked by world wars, economic depressions, and limited access to modern comforts. Through vivid storytelling, the author paints a vivid picture of the scarcity of laughter and the harsh conditions in which people lived, making us appreciate the progress and comforts of today. Each chapter is a testament to gratitude and empathy, urging readers to discover their unique reasons for thankfulness. The book culminates by emphasizing the significance of sharing the gift of gratitude with others and cherishing every moment. The author inspires a sense of shared humanity and encourages readers to hold gratitude close to their hearts. "All the Small Things" is an illuminating exploration of life's myriad facets that warrant our gratitude. This journey reminds us to appreciate the present and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary. The book illustrates that gratitude is a transformative force capable of enhancing lives and encourages us to radiate its beauty into the world.

Download or read book Consolations written by David Whyte and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Consolations David Whyte unpacks aspects of being human that many of us spend our lives trying vainly to avoid - loss, heartbreak, vulnerability, fear - boldly reinterpreting them, fully embracing their complexity, never shying away from paradox in his relentless search for meaning. Beginning with 'Alone' and closing with 'Withdrawal', each piece in this life-affirming book is a meditation on meaning and context, an invitation to shift and broaden our perspectives on life: pain and joy, honesty and anger, confession and vulnerability, the experience of feeling overwhelmed and the desire to run away from it all. Through this lens, procrastination may be a necessary ripening; hiding an act of freedom; and shyness something that accompanies the first stage of revelation. Consolations invites readers into a poetic and thoughtful consideration of words whose meaning and interpretation influence the paths we choose and the way we traverse them throughout our lives.

Download or read book The Gratitude Formula written by May McCarthy and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many, success can feel unattainable, as though others were given a secret that we ourselves were never blessed with. But according to May McCarthy, success is a system, not a secret. In The Gratitude Formula, McCarthy offers a definable, practical system that can be put to use every day to achieve success in health, finances, relationships, careers, and spiritual connections. McCarthy's experience as a business strategist and successful entrepreneur has given her the tools to create success in her life and for her clients, and now she shares those tools in this book. You will learn how to: Create powerful, practical, and achievable goals for all aspects of your life Untangle from the beliefs, doubts, and fears that are keeping you from abundance Say yes to prosperity and opening to the limitless possibilities of success

Download or read book Attitudes of Gratitude written by M. J. Ryan and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life-changing power of practicing gratitude in your daily life with this new edition of the inspirational classic. Foreword by Mark Nepo, bestselling author of The Book of Awakening. Gratitude is a simple, profound practice that can transform your life. Research has confirmed its many emotional and physical benefits. Taking the time to notice and reflect upon good things opens our hearts, increases happiness, and puts us in a positive mindset where we are prone to notice what’s right instead of what’s wrong. In a series of brief, evocative essays, personal success mentor M. J. Ryan teaches you how to unlock the fullness of life through the simple joy of living from a grateful heart. As she writes, “Gratitude births only positive feelings: love, compassion, joy, and hope. As we focus on what we are thankful for, fear, anger, and bitterness simply melt away, seemingly without effort.” Attitudes of Gratitude will teach you how to reach this positive place.