Why Gratitude Is Good

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June 20, 2011 a project of CharityFocus We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. - Thornton Wilder - Why Gratitude Is Good "Count your blessings," we're often told -- but what good does that do us? Plenty, according to Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude. After a decade of research, Dr. Emmons has found that people who practice gratitude have stronger immune systems, feel happier and more optimistic, and are more generous and compassionate. In this thorough article from Greater Good magazine, Dr. Emmons explores why gratitude does us so much good, brings to light the obstacles to practicing gratitude, and offers steps to leading a more grateful life. { read more } Submitted by: S. Fassberg Be The Change Count your blessings. For inspiration, a short passage by Pierre Pradervand, from "The Gentle Art of Blessing:" { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Squeeze Out Your Creative Juices 8 Weeks to a Better Brain Meditation More Effective Than Morphine? Outdoors and Out of Reach: Studying the Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,523 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More