Four levels of gratitude
Gratitude can be valued and sought at four distinct levels of increasing depth
A positive emotion: Focusing on the good things in our life infuses us with positive emotions such as contentment and cheerfulness.
An appreciative disposition: Going beyond an occasional or circumstantial positive emotion, we seek a consistent disposition that looks toward the good in every situation.
An effective reminder: Going beyond merely changing our inner disposition, we base this disposition on curated perception of outer reality. We all need reminders that goodness still exists in the world. Why? Because the daily news — and especially the breaking news — [read more…]
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