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being grateful

I c r i e d b e c a u s e I h a d n o s h o e s ,

u n t i l I m e t a m a n w h o h a d n o f e e t .

~ M a h a t m a G a n d h i

Gratitude is an expression of thanks and appreciation to anyone who does any

favor to us. Gratitude is a solid foundation of faith, as no one does more favor
than our Creator to us.

God bless us with gratitude as a natural gift, so that we can always be
thankful, not only towards our Creator but also to other people around us.

And gratitude is not just about giving credit where credit is due. Gratitude is
essential for our own spiritual and emotional well-being.
In life we should look up more to the blessings we have than the problems we

face. Problems bring only negativity to our lives while counting on the blessing
is an act of gratitude that will bring happiness. By being grateful, we recognize

any favor other people have done to us. We should reciprocate it by at least
saying thank you. Thus, Thank you is a beautiful word that can gain other

smile, as well as positive response or feedback. Gratitude is believed to be one
of the healthiest emotions that humans can practice. Being grateful is the

kindest gesture that you can show for what you are having and valuing it is
the highest form of thoughts.

Teaching kids to be “grateful” is important because instilling the sense of the
gesture goes beyond good manners. Teaching “gratitude for kids”can help

them become better human beings.

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