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#1 · Posted: 10 Nov 2008 13:27
Gratitude reduces stress.
If we get in the habit of naming the things we are grateful for, how can we possibly feel cheated or wronged in any way?
It might help to do this every day, especially at first.
Any ideas on the specifics of how to carry this out?
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#2 · Posted: 11 Nov 2008 01:02
Very true! While there may not be any specifics to carry this out, if we constantly remind ourselves of things that we are grateful for rather than what's not going right for us, we would naturally feel better. And when we feel better, we see things in from a different scenario. And there is less chance of us getting stressed over trivial things.
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#3 · Posted: 4 Nov 2009 23:22
I can think of a wonderful idea for this. This is called as Zen Tea Meditation. Whenever you drink tea, think of all the people who have put some effort in getting the tea to you and say a silent " Thankyou " to them. eg. the farmer who grew tea, the transport, the person who made tea, the person who made the cup etc etc.
This whole exercise can be applied to everything you consume. Slowly it can be life changing experience.
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#4 · Posted: 5 Nov 2009 05:37
mithun99: This whole exercise can be applied to everything you consume. Slowly it can be life changing experience.
Very true! Children should especially be made to practice this from an early age.
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#5 · Posted: 7 Dec 2009 10:51
I sometimes find it's a really nice idea to list all the things that I'm grateful for today just before going to sleep. This means I go to sleep feeling positive and I sleep better.
It's also a good idea to do it first thing in the morning. Just make a list of at least 10 things in your life right now that you are grateful for - it's a great way to start the day.
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#6 · Posted: 27 Dec 2009 01:25
Writerros, I will like t add to it one more thing-- say 'I forgive you' to all those who have hurt you during the day!
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#7 · Posted: 11 Oct 2010 07:02
I was given the name 'Abhar' meaning 'gratitude' by an indian master for my house in France as I was opening it as a meditation centre for the summer many years ago. Did we experience gratitude? Yes we did, we had to keep on remembering it though! 
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#8 · Posted: 13 Oct 2010 22:33
Francoise: we had to keep on remembering it though!
Exactly! The natural tendency of our mind is to focus more on things we don't have than what we have. Constantly reminding ourselves to focus on things we are grateful for is a sure remedy for happiness. What we give our attention to, grows.
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#9 · Posted: 7 Jun 2011 16:48
I suggest similar to how people use affirmations. One method to boost a persons self worth is by writing positive thoughts and messages on post-it notes and placing them around your house, therefore everywhere you go is a positive point. For gratitude write down on post-it notes everything you are grateful for, everything yout ake for granted, everything you appreciate and place them around your home therefore everywhere you go you will be reminded 
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#10 · Posted: 13 Jun 2011 05:51
The homily last Sunday is bit related to being grateful for the things you have.
The priest said, you can only find true happiness if you already pass the same road that once hurt you in your life. Like during your old school days, when you experienced hurt in a place or a person caused you suffering, you no longer wanted to go back to the same place/meet that person because you're unconsciously scared that it may happen again and that you are still hurt of what happened before. Try to accept the past and hind sight not only those that made you happy but also those that made you cry. You will find true happiness and peace both in your mind and heart.
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#11 · Posted: 7 Jul 2011 10:02
I have been practising gratitude on daily basis for months now. I am practising gratitude not only for the good thing in life but as well as the not so wonderful things. I discover that by practising gratitude to less than good circumstances, I am more open to the pain and unhappiness and thus offer the path of less resistance. I feel less pain and more happy.
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#12 · Posted: 14 Jul 2011 04:54
Vishal
NATURAL LAW OF SYMBIOSIS
Think about any deed done in any day. For example –
1. We buy petrol for our convenience.
2. We respirate to get oxygen for our selves.
3. We make charity and help others to get mental peace.
4. We forgive people to relieve ourselves from anger or hatred.
Let us analyze them. When we buy petrol, the Money spent by us is distributed amongst many people, including the Govt. and the persons digging petrol for us in Saudi Arabia. When we inhale oxygen, we exhale carbon di oxide, which help plants to survive. In turn plants exhale oxygen for our survival.
It is clear that when ever, what ever we do for our selves, passively we are helping others survival. And when others are helping themselves, passively they are helping us.
Imagine, what ever we are giving passively, if we would not give. Then we will not get what we need. This natural symbiotic exchange is inevitable, and out of our reach.
If we get what we need only by passive donations, what will we get if we start understanding what others needs, and start donating actively? Obviously they may also do the same for you. But most of the times benefits do not come from the same source that we helped, but from some other, as the whole cosmos is interlinked.
Sense of gratitude and respect for others makes us free towards others ; and the importance of abiding natural laws for our own existence, peace and harmony is understood.
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#13 · Posted: 14 Jul 2011 05:59 · Edited by: Vishal
sachinmanikrao: NATURAL LAW OF SYMBIOSIS
Welcome to the forum Dr. Sachin Yes that's how everything works and it's pretty amazing. Buddhists call this theory of interdependence.
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#14 · Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:24
I recognize it may be difficult to think about things to be thankful for at times, particularly when everything doesn't appear to be heading the right path. However, do it in any case.
My own favored method of doing it: I simply head outdoors. Generally, only the sunlight as well as the clean air might immediately help remind me of tons of stuffs I am thankful for. So when I step to my automobile, hey, there is one more reason. I own a car. And it is working. Additionally, I'm able to walk, I am able to see, there is a lot I'm able to carry out to modify my entire life for the better, and it is incredible how fast I'm in a greater disposition, and amazingly, things begin to move much better too very quickly.
Usually, I return to my personal computer to discover a brand new order or another sort of great news. It is nearly like the Galaxy had kept away passing on for me till I improved to a much more optimistic mind-set.
Test this, and tell me how it works...
Oh, but let's say it is pouring down rain? Oh! Take into consideration how fantastic this rainfall is for all of the vegetation as well as plant life. And furthermore, we require it as well -- what can occur to our drinking water resource when it ended raining. Our planet would not function without having that constant amount of drinking water. Keep in mind to savor the clear smell in the atmosphere once the rainfall ends, or even the fact that you are able to sense the rain droplets on your own face.
Or remain inside and browse around for stuff you are thankful for. A well liked publication. The fact that there are foods inside your fridge. The point that you possess a fridge. And so forth...
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#15 · Posted: 18 Jul 2011 02:17
gigalord: My own favored method of doing it: I simply head outdoors.
Yes, nature has a tremendous impact on our spirits. A simple, mindful walk around the park can do wonders to your spirits.
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