Gratitude is a state of mind that can help shape and change your day. Honestly, we know that but it’s so easy to forget it as we fill our days with lots of things to do. Today I’m sharing a simple message of optimism, love, and hope based on Psalm 107:1. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (NIV) Read More
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A Grateful Heart, Spiritual Self-Care Using a Gratitude Journal With Free Printable
Importance of Gratitude
It’s the time of year to share with others, and I want to share my love of a grateful heart. Being grateful is extremely important in our lives. In research by UC Davis psychologist Robert Emmons, author of Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier, he studied the effects of gratitude on physical and emotional health for over 10 years. Being grateful increases our well-being physically by lowering blood pressure, increasing our immune systems, decreasing aches and pains, and helping us sleep longer. It can also promote healing and dealing with a difficult situation.
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