Let’s start from the beginning.
What is gratitude?
If you search the dictionary you will likely find gratitude defined as a “feeling state.”
The American Heritage Dictionary entry reads: “Grat·i·tude: noun. The state of being grateful; thankfulness.”
Gratitude is not an “emotion” such as happy or joyful.
This distinction is very important because it reminds us that the experience of “gratefulness” or “gratitude” must be consciously chosen.
Gratitude is an inner experience that does not come unbidden. Yet we each have the power to cultivate and expand this state in a very deliberate way.
Over the next 21 Days we’ll be delving deeply into the experience of gratitude to learn about its unique powers.
1) We’ll explore the proven psychological benefits of cultivating an “attitude of gratitude.”
2) We’ll investigate the connection between gratitude and prosperity.
3) We’ll reveal the distinction between “reactive” and “proactive” gratitude.
4) We’ll experiment with specific practices that engender a feeling of gratitude.
5) We’ll illustrate how we can use gratitude to shift our emotional state.
6) We’ll learn how we can use gratitude to enhance our self-esteem.
7) We’ll come to understand how to employ gratitude as a transformational tool.
Action steps for Day 2:
1) If you have not already done so, go to: http://www.
2) List five things that you are grateful for today.
3) For today, ponder this thought and reply with your comments about it:
“The enlightened give thanks for what most people take for granted. As you begin to be grateful for what most people take for granted, that vibration of gratitude makes you more receptive to good in your life.” — Rev. Michael Beckwith
With gratitude for your participation in this co-creative experience,
Elyse Hope KilloranPresident,
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