An Attitude of Gratitude ...

"Gratitude" ... Merriam Webster defines this as a feeling of appreciation or thanks.  We all have things in life we are grateful for.  We are grateful for air conditioning in the heat of the summer.  We are grateful for a signal on our cellphone when we are stranded with a car that won't start.  We were grateful for snow days when we didn't finish that paper for school.  But do we truly have a grateful heart?  Every day I stop what I'm doing to reflect upon all the things and people I am grateful for.  On good days, when everything seems to be going my way, it's easy to have a long list of gratitude, but on the days that I struggle, I sometimes have to dig pretty deep ;-)  To live a life of gratitude takes practice, but the benefits are very rewarding.  Being grateful reminds us of what's important and the positive things in our lives.  I challenge you to give it a try.  It will truly make a difference in your life.