{"id":32488,"date":"2023-11-22T16:12:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnsalvation.net\/?p=32488"},"modified":"2024-11-27T04:22:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:22:20","slug":"loi-ichcua-mot-trai-tim-biet-on-the-benefits-of-a-grateful-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/loi-ichcua-mot-trai-tim-biet-on-the-benefits-of-a-grateful-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u1ee3i \u00edchc\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t tr\u00e1i tim bi\u1ebft \u01a1n &#8211; The Benefits of a Grateful Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"read-details\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-details af-cat-widget-carousel\">T\u1ea5m l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n l\u00e0\u00a0 <strong>m\u1ed9t c\u1ea3m x\u00fac, m\u1ed9t t\u01b0 duy, m\u1ed9t l\u1ed1i s\u1ed1ng v\u00e0 l\u00e0 c\u00f4ng c\u1ee5 l\u00e0m phong ph\u00fa \u0111\u1eddi s\u1ed1ng tinh th\u1ea7n c\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t ng\u01b0\u1eddi\u00a0<\/strong><sup>1\u00a0<\/sup><sup>2\u00a0<\/sup><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0.\u00a0N\u00f3 g\u1eafn li\u1ec1n v\u1edbi nh\u1eefng \u0111\u1ee9c t\u00ednh t\u00edch c\u1ef1c nh\u01b0 khi\u00eam t\u1ed1n, \u0111\u1ee9c tin, l\u00f2ng can \u0111\u1ea3m, h\u1ea1nh ph\u00fac v\u00e0 t\u00ecnh\u00a0<sup>y\u00eau4<\/sup>\u00a0.\u00a0<span class=\"\">N\u00f3 c\u0169ng gi\u00fap ch\u00fang ta th\u1eeba nh\u1eadn Ch\u00faa l\u00e0 \u0110\u1ea5ng Cung C\u1ea5p c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh v\u00e0 tr\u00e2n tr\u1ecdng nh\u1eefng ph\u01b0\u1edbc l\u00e0nh trong cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang ta, c\u1ea3 l\u1edbn l\u1eabn nh\u1ecf\u00a0<\/span><sup><span class=\"\">5<\/span><\/sup><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-content read-details\">\n<div class=\"pf-content\">\n<p>T\u1eeb\u00a0 <em>gratia<\/em>\u00a0trong ti\u1ebfng Latin bao h\u00e0m \u00fd t\u01b0\u1edfng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n v\u00e0 th\u1eeba nh\u1eadn nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u t\u1ed1t \u0111\u1eb9p trong cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang ta.\u00a0Ch\u1ea5p nh\u1eadn s\u1ef1 nh\u1ea5n m\u1ea1nh nh\u01b0 v\u1eady c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 th\u00fac \u0111\u1ea9y ch\u00fang ta b\u01b0\u1edbc v\u00e0o n\u0103m s\u1eafp t\u1edbi v\u1edbi s\u1ee9c m\u1ea1nh v\u00e0 hy v\u1ecdng m\u1edbi.<\/p>\n<p>Nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u khoa h\u1ecdc h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 l\u1ee3i \u00edch s\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe c\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t tr\u00e1i tim bi\u1ebft \u01a1n.\u00a0L\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n g\u1eafn li\u1ec1n m\u1ed9t c\u00e1ch m\u1ea1nh m\u1ebd v\u00e0 nh\u1ea5t qu\u00e1n v\u1edbi h\u1ea1nh ph\u00fac l\u1edbn h\u01a1n.\u00a0N\u00f3 gi\u00fap m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi c\u1ea3m nh\u1eadn nh\u1eefng c\u1ea3m x\u00fac t\u00edch c\u1ef1c h\u01a1n, t\u1eadn h\u01b0\u1edfng nh\u1eefng tr\u1ea3i nghi\u1ec7m t\u1ed1t \u0111\u1eb9p, c\u1ea3i thi\u1ec7n s\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe, \u0111\u1ed1i ph\u00f3 v\u1edbi ngh\u1ecbch c\u1ea3nh v\u00e0 x\u00e2y d\u1ef1ng c\u00e1c m\u1ed1i quan h\u1ec7 b\u1ec1n ch\u1eb7t.<\/p>\n<p>Hai nh\u00e0 t\u00e2m l\u00fd h\u1ecdc, Ti\u1ebfn s\u0129 Robert A. Emmons c\u1ee7a \u0110\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc California v\u00e0 Ti\u1ebfn s\u0129 Michael E. McCullough c\u1ee7a \u0110\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc Miami, \u0111\u00e3 th\u1ef1c hi\u1ec7n nhi\u1ec1u nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u v\u1ec1 l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n.\u00a0<span class=\"\">Trong m\u1ed9t nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u, h\u1ecd y\u00eau c\u1ea7u nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi tham gia vi\u1ebft m\u1ed9t v\u00e0i c\u00e2u m\u1ed7i tu\u1ea7n, t\u1eadp trung v\u00e0o c\u00e1c ch\u1ee7 \u0111\u1ec1 c\u1ee5 th\u1ec3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>M\u1ed9t nh\u00f3m vi\u1ebft v\u1ec1 nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u h\u1ecd bi\u1ebft \u01a1n \u0111\u00e3 x\u1ea3y ra trong tu\u1ea7n.\u00a0Nh\u00f3m th\u1ee9 hai vi\u1ebft v\u1ec1 nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u kh\u00f3 ch\u1ecbu h\u00e0ng ng\u00e0y ho\u1eb7c nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u khi\u1ebfn h\u1ecd kh\u00f4ng h\u00e0i l\u00f2ng.\u00a0Ng\u01b0\u1eddi th\u1ee9 ba vi\u1ebft v\u1ec1 nh\u1eefng s\u1ef1 ki\u1ec7n \u0111\u00e3 \u1ea3nh h\u01b0\u1edfng \u0111\u1ebfn h\u1ecd m\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng nh\u1ea5n m\u1ea1nh \u0111\u1ebfn vi\u1ec7c t\u00edch c\u1ef1c hay ti\u00eau c\u1ef1c.\u00a0Sau 10 tu\u1ea7n, nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi vi\u1ebft v\u1ec1 l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n l\u1ea1c quan h\u01a1n v\u00e0 c\u1ea3m th\u1ea5y t\u1ed1t h\u01a1n v\u1ec1 cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh.\u00a0\u0110i\u1ec1u \u0111\u00e1ng ng\u1ea1c nhi\u00ean l\u00e0 h\u1ecd c\u0169ng t\u1eadp th\u1ec3 d\u1ee5c nhi\u1ec1u h\u01a1n v\u00e0 \u00edt \u0111\u1ebfn g\u1eb7p b\u00e1c s\u0129 h\u01a1n nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi t\u1eadp trung v\u00e0o c\u00e1c nguy\u00ean nh\u00e2n khi\u1ebfn t\u00ecnh tr\u1ea1ng tr\u1ea7m tr\u1ecdng th\u00eam.<\/p>\n<p>M\u1ed9t nh\u00e0 nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u h\u00e0ng \u0111\u1ea7u kh\u00e1c trong l\u0129nh v\u1ef1c n\u00e0y, Ti\u1ebfn s\u0129 Martin EP Seligman, nh\u00e0 t\u00e2m l\u00fd h\u1ecdc t\u1ea1i \u0110\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc Pennsylvania, \u0111\u00e3 th\u1eed nghi\u1ec7m t\u00e1c \u0111\u1ed9ng c\u1ee7a c\u00e1c bi\u1ec7n ph\u00e1p can thi\u1ec7p kh\u00e1c nhau \u0111\u1ed1i v\u1edbi 411 ng\u01b0\u1eddi.\u00a0Khi nhi\u1ec7m v\u1ee5 c\u1ee7a tu\u1ea7n l\u00e0 vi\u1ebft v\u00e0 g\u1eedi th\u01b0 c\u1ea3m \u01a1n t\u1edbi m\u1ed9t ng\u01b0\u1eddi ch\u01b0a bao gi\u1edd \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c c\u1ea3m \u01a1n \u0111\u00fang m\u1ee9c v\u00ec l\u00f2ng t\u1ed1t c\u1ee7a h\u1ecd, nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi tham gia ngay l\u1eadp t\u1ee9c cho th\u1ea5y \u0111i\u1ec3m h\u1ea1nh ph\u00fac t\u0103ng l\u00ean r\u1ea5t nhi\u1ec1u.\u00a0T\u00e1c \u0111\u1ed9ng n\u00e0y l\u1edbn h\u01a1n b\u1ea5t k\u1ef3 nhi\u1ec7m v\u1ee5 n\u00e0o kh\u00e1c.<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e1c nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u kh\u00e1c \u0111\u00e3 xem x\u00e9t l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 c\u1ea3i thi\u1ec7n m\u1ed1i quan h\u1ec7 nh\u01b0 th\u1ebf n\u00e0o.\u00a0M\u1ed9t nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u v\u1ec1 c\u00e1c c\u1eb7p \u0111\u00f4i cho th\u1ea5y nh\u1eefng c\u00e1 nh\u00e2n d\u00e0nh th\u1eddi gian \u0111\u1ec3 b\u00e0y t\u1ecf l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n \u0111\u1ed1i v\u1edbi b\u1ea1n \u0111\u1eddi c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 c\u1ea3m th\u1ea5y t\u00edch c\u1ef1c h\u01a1n \u0111\u1ed1i v\u1edbi ng\u01b0\u1eddi kia m\u00e0 c\u00f2n c\u1ea3m th\u1ea5y tho\u1ea3i m\u00e1i h\u01a1n khi b\u00e0y t\u1ecf m\u1ed1i quan t\u00e2m v\u1ec1 m\u1ed1i quan h\u1ec7 c\u1ee7a h\u1ecd.<\/p>\n<p>T\u1ea1i sao l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n l\u1ea1i c\u00f3 t\u00e1c \u0111\u1ed9ng m\u1ea1nh m\u1ebd \u0111\u1ebfn s\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang ta nh\u01b0 v\u1eady? V\u1edbi l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n, ch\u00fang ta tr\u00e2n tr\u1ecdng nh\u1eefng g\u00ec m\u00ecnh c\u00f3 thay v\u00ec lu\u00f4n t\u00ecm ki\u1ebfm \u0111i\u1ec1u g\u00ec \u0111\u00f3 m\u1edbi m\u1ebb v\u1edbi hy v\u1ecdng n\u00f3 s\u1ebd khi\u1ebfn ch\u00fang ta h\u1ea1nh ph\u00fac h\u01a1n. Ch\u00fang ta t\u1eadp trung v\u00e0o nh\u1eefng g\u00ec d\u1ed3i d\u00e0o hay\u00a0 thay v\u00ec nh\u1eefng g\u00ec ch\u00fang ta thi\u1ebfu . V\u1edbi l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n, m\u1ed9t n\u1eeda chi\u1ebfc c\u1ed1c r\u1ed7ng s\u1ebd tr\u00e0n \u0111\u1ea7y.<\/p>\n<p>M\u1eb7c d\u00f9 l\u00fac \u0111\u1ea7u c\u00f3 v\u1ebb l\u00fang t\u00fang nh\u01b0ng th\u00f3i quen nu\u00f4i d\u01b0\u1ee1ng l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n s\u1ebd ng\u00e0y c\u00e0ng m\u1ea1nh m\u1ebd h\u01a1n khi th\u1ef1c h\u00e0nh.\u00a0Khi ch\u00fang ta th\u1eeba nh\u1eadn nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u t\u1ed1t \u0111\u1eb9p trong cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn ra r\u1eb1ng ngu\u1ed3n g\u1ed1c c\u1ee7a ph\u1ea7n l\u1edbn nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u t\u1ed1t \u0111\u1eb9p \u0111\u00f3 n\u1eb1m \u1edf b\u00ean ngo\u00e0i ch\u00fang ta, ch\u00fang ta k\u1ebft n\u1ed1i v\u1edbi \u0111i\u1ec1u g\u00ec \u0111\u00f3 l\u1edbn lao h\u01a1n\u2014d\u00f9 l\u00e0 v\u1edbi ng\u01b0\u1eddi kh\u00e1c, thi\u00ean nhi\u00ean hay m\u1ed9t s\u1ee9c m\u1ea1nh cao h\u01a1n.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">D\u01b0\u1edbi \u0111\u00e2y l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 g\u1ee3i \u00fd \u0111\u1ec3 gi\u1ea3i ph\u00f3ng s\u1ee9c m\u1ea1nh c\u1ee7a l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Vi\u1ebft m\u1ed9t l\u1eddi c\u1ea3m \u01a1n.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0G\u1eedi \u00edt nh\u1ea5t m\u1ed9t l\u00e1 th\u01b0 c\u1ea3m \u01a1n m\u1ed7i th\u00e1ng.\u00a0K\u1ebft n\u1ed1i l\u1ea1i v\u1edbi ai \u0111\u00f3 trong qu\u00e1 kh\u1ee9, ng\u01b0\u1eddi \u0111\u00e3 ban ph\u01b0\u1edbc cho cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a b\u1ea1n.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Gi\u1eef m\u1ed9t cu\u1ed1n nh\u1eadt k\u00fd bi\u1ebft \u01a1n.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0H\u00e3y t\u1ea1o th\u00f3i quen vi\u1ebft ra m\u1ed9t v\u00e0i m\u00f3n qu\u00e0 nh\u1ecf m\u00e0 b\u1ea1n nh\u1eadn \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c m\u1ed7i ng\u00e0y.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>\u0110\u1ebfm Ph\u01b0\u1edbc l\u00e0nh c\u1ee7a b\u1ea1n.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Ch\u1ecdn m\u1ed9t th\u1eddi \u0111i\u1ec3m m\u1ed7i tu\u1ea7n \u0111\u1ec3 li\u1ec7t k\u00ea nh\u1eefng ph\u01b0\u1edbc l\u00e0nh c\u1ee7a b\u1ea1n.\u00a0B\u1ea1n c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 \u0111\u1ebfm \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c bao nhi\u00eau?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Tr\u1ea3 n\u00f3 v\u1ec1 ph\u00eda tr\u01b0\u1edbc.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0L\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n v\u00e0 s\u1ef1 cho \u0111i lu\u00f4n \u0111i \u0111\u00f4i v\u1edbi nhau.\u00a0Gi\u00fap \u0111\u1ee1 ai \u0111\u00f3 (\u1ea9n danh) nh\u01b0 m\u1ed9t c\u00e1ch th\u1ec3 hi\u1ec7n s\u1ef1 c\u1ea3m \u01a1n v\u00ec \u0111\u00e3 nhi\u1ec1u l\u1ea7n ng\u01b0\u1eddi kh\u00e1c gi\u00fap \u0111\u1ee1 b\u1ea1n<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>H\u00e3y l\u01b0u t\u00e2m \u0111\u1ebfn th\u1eddi \u0111i\u1ec3m n\u00e0y.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0T\u1eadp trung v\u00e0o nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u \u0111\u01a1n gi\u1ea3n h\u00e0ng ng\u00e0y m\u00e0 b\u1ea1n bi\u1ebft \u01a1n ch\u1eb3ng h\u1ea1n nh\u01b0 h\u01a1i \u1ea5m c\u1ee7a m\u1eb7t tr\u1eddi, \u00e2m thanh d\u1ec5 ch\u1ecbu, v.v. H\u00e3y d\u00e2ng l\u00ean m\u1ed9t l\u1eddi c\u1ea7u nguy\u1ec7n c\u1ea3m \u01a1n b\u1eb1ng h\u01a1i th\u1edf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Melodie Beattie \u0111\u00e3 vi\u1ebft nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u sau \u0111\u00e2y v\u1ec1 s\u1ee9c m\u1ea1nh c\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t tr\u00e1i tim bi\u1ebft \u01a1n:<\/p>\n<div class=\"QuoteWrap\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;L\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n m\u1edf kh\u00f3a s\u1ef1 to\u00e0n v\u1eb9n c\u1ee7a cu\u1ed9c \u0111\u1eddi.\u00a0N\u00f3 bi\u1ebfn nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u ch\u00fang ta c\u00f3 th\u00e0nh \u0111\u1ee7, v\u00e0 h\u01a1n th\u1ebf.\u00a0<span class=\"\">N\u00f3 bi\u1ebfn s\u1ef1 ph\u1ee7 nh\u1eadn th\u00e0nh s\u1ef1 ch\u1ea5p nh\u1eadn, s\u1ef1 h\u1ed7n lo\u1ea1n th\u00e0nh tr\u1eadt t\u1ef1, s\u1ef1 b\u1ed1i r\u1ed1i th\u00e0nh s\u1ef1 r\u00f5 r\u00e0ng.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\">N\u00f3 c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 bi\u1ebfn m\u1ed9t b\u1eefa \u0103n th\u00e0nh m\u1ed9t b\u1eefa ti\u1ec7c, m\u1ed9t ng\u00f4i nh\u00e0 th\u00e0nh t\u1ed5 \u1ea5m, m\u1ed9t ng\u01b0\u1eddi l\u1ea1 th\u00e0nh b\u1ea1n b\u00e8.\u00a0<\/span>L\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n l\u00e0m cho qu\u00e1 kh\u1ee9 c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang ta c\u00f3 \u00fd ngh\u0129a, mang l\u1ea1i h\u00f2a b\u00ecnh cho ng\u00e0y h\u00f4m nay v\u00e0 t\u1ea1o ra t\u1ea7m nh\u00ecn cho ng\u00e0y mai.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">The Benefits of a Grateful Heart<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"eqna_tooltip\" class=\"fadeIn tooltip_b tg_b qna_show_ad tip_sen\">\n<div id=\"eqna_tip_data\">\n<div class=\"attributions\">\n<h4 class=\"ellipsis\"><a class=\"sh-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=b94222e086272418JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1Mw&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuam95ZnVsdGhyb3VnaGl0YWxsLmNvbS9hLWdyYXRlZnVsLWhlYXJ0Lw&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tg-citations=\"1;2;3\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgsen0\">A grateful heart is\u00a0<strong>a feeling, a mindset, a way of living, and a tool to enrich one&#8217;s spiritual life<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=d10706719311f031JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1NA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuam95ZnVsdGhyb3VnaGl0YWxsLmNvbS9hLWdyYXRlZnVsLWhlYXJ0Lw&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgpsg1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><a class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=f4614d7bd59ae768JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1NQ&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubW9yZXRoYW5tYWluc3RyZWV0LmNvbS93YXlzLXRvLWhhdmUtYS1tb3JlLWdyYXRlZnVsLWhlYXJ0Lw&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgpsg2\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><a class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=29bf7a016fdac6eaJmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1Ng&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9HcmF0ZWZ1bC1IZWFydC1XYXlzLVRoYW5rcy1NZWFsdGltZS9kcC8xNTczMjQ1Mzcy&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgpsg3\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<a class=\"sh-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=caef0d4c472984faJmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1Nw&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlcmFuZG9tdmliZXouY29tL2dyYXRlZnVsLWhlYXJ0LXF1b3Rlcy8&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tg-citations=\"4\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgsen1\">It is associated with positive virtues like humility, faith, courage, happiness, and love<\/a><a class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=0e2c17605add5142JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1OA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlcmFuZG9tdmliZXouY29tL2dyYXRlZnVsLWhlYXJ0LXF1b3Rlcy8&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgpsg4\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<a class=\"sh-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=5664ecb6d8e05031JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA1OQ&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlnaHBvaW50Y2h1cmNoLmNvbS90aGUtcG93ZXItb2YtYS10aGFua2Z1bC1oZWFydC8&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tg-citations=\"5\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgsen2\">It also helps us acknowledge God as our Provider and appreciate the blessings in our lives, both big and small<\/a><a class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=5cfffb9b36e37bc7JmltdHM9MTcwMDYxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMDdmY2NiZi0xODVkLTY4OWEtMjdiNy1kZjZlMTkwYjY5NTYmaW5zaWQ9NjA2MA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=3&amp;fclid=107fccbf-185d-689a-27b7-df6e190b6956&amp;psq=grateful+heart&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlnaHBvaW50Y2h1cmNoLmNvbS90aGUtcG93ZXItb2YtYS10aGFua2Z1bC1oZWFydC8&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tgpsgid=\"d_anstgpsg5\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Each year we close the calendar with an emphasis on gratitude and giving to others.\u00a0 The Latin word\u00a0<em>gratia<\/em>encompasses the idea of being grateful and acknowledging the goodness in our lives.\u00a0 Embracing such an emphasis can propel us into the upcoming year with renewed strength and hope.<\/p>\n<p>Scientific research supports the health benefits of a grateful heart.\u00a0 Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Two psychologists, Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami, have done much research on gratitude. In one study, they asked the participants to write a few sentences each week, focusing on particular topics.<\/p>\n<p>One group wrote about things they were grateful for that had occurred during the week. A second group wrote about daily irritations or things that had displeased them.\u00a0 The third wrote about events that had affected them with no emphasis on being positive or negative. \u00a0After 10 weeks, those who wrote about gratitude were more optimistic and felt better about their lives. Surprisingly, they also exercised more and had fewer visits to physicians than those who focused on sources of aggravation.<\/p>\n<p>Another leading researcher in this field, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, tested the impact of different interventions on 411 people.\u00a0 When the week\u2019s assignment was to write and personally deliver a letter of gratitude to someone who had never been properly thanked for his or her kindness, participants immediately exhibited a huge increase in happiness scores. This impact was greater than that from any other assignment.<\/p>\n<p>Other studies have looked at how gratitude can improve relationships. A study of couples found that individuals who took time to express gratitude for their partner not only felt more positive toward the other person but also felt more comfortable expressing concerns about their relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Why does gratitude have such a powerful impact on our health? \u00a0With gratitude we appreciate what we have instead of always reaching for something new in the hopes it will make us happier.\u00a0 We focus on what is abundant instead of what we lack. \u00a0With gratitude, half empty cups fill to overflowing.<\/p>\n<p>Though it may seem awkward at first, the habit of cultivating gratitude grows stronger with practice. \u00a0When we acknowledge the goodness in our lives and recognize that the source of much of that goodness lies outside ourselves, we connect to something larger\u2014whether to other people, nature or a higher power.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few suggestions for unleashing the power of gratitude:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Write a thank-you note.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Send at least one appreciation letter each month. Reconnect with someone from the past who has blessed your life.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Keep a gratitude journal.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Make it a habit to write down a few small gifts you receive each day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Count your blessings.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Pick a time every week to enumerate your blessings. How high can you count?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Pay it forward.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Gratitude and giving go hand-in-hand. Help someone (anonymously) as a way of showing thanks for the many times others have helped you<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Be mindful about the moment.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Focus on the everyday, simple things you are grateful for such as the warmth of the sun, a pleasant sound, etc. Offer up a breathe prayer of thanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Melodie Beattie penned the following about the power of a grateful heart:<\/p>\n<div class=\"QuoteWrap\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stbernards.info\/newsroom\/2017\/the-health-benefits-of-a-grateful-heart\/\">The Health Benefits of a Grateful Heart (stbernards.info)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h1 class=\"normal-case Oswald marginBottom\">The Power of a Thankful Heart<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"articleDescription marginBottom\">\n<li class=\"column col-xs-9 col-md-9\"><span class=\"name\"><a class=\"author-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/author\/debbie-przybylski\/\">Debbie Przybylski<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/5505-free-happy-man-sunrise-clouds-unsplash-nghia-.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/5505-free-happy-man-sunrise-clouds-unsplash-nghia-.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/800w\/via\/5505-free-happy-man-sunrise-clouds-unsplash-nghia-.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/800w\/via\/5505-free-happy-man-sunrise-clouds-unsplash-nghia-.jpg\" alt=\"The Power of a Thankful Heart\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"clear marginBottom\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"articleContentBody col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12\">\n<p><em>Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;<\/em><em><strong>for this is God\u2019s will for you in Christ Jesus.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/1-thessalonians\/passage\/?q=1-thessalonians+5:16-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>It&#8217;s Not Always Easy to Give Thanks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>But this is the very thing we must do in order to see God\u2019s will accomplished in our lives.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is how we move into higher realms of faith for ourselves, for our city, and for our nation. When we\u00a0give thanks in the midst of difficulty, we\u00a0bring pleasure to God&#8217;s heart and breakthrough begins.\u00a0He is looking for people\u00a0who live in a realm of praise and thanksgiving where the enemy no longer has an ability to hold or manipulate. Satan is defeated when we have a thankful heart because thankfulness during difficulty is a sacrifice pleasing to God. Are you thankful?<\/p>\n<p><em>Are you thankful for your present circumstances?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Are you thankful for your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/faith\/spiritual-life\/what-is-salvation-also-why-it-s-needed-and-how-to-get-it.html\">salvation<\/a>, your friendships, and your job?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Are you thankful for the way God made you?<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Thankfulness is a Key to Your Life<\/h2>\n<p>It is the key that turns your situation around because it changes you, your outlook, and your attitude. There is power in a thankful heart. Thanksgiving brings contentment. An attitude of thanksgiving accepts and embraces God\u2019s will. Begin to thank God for all the blessings he has given instead of dwelling on the negative. Discontent dries up the soul. Look at what Elisabeth Elliott, who lost her husband on the mission field and faced multitudes of hardships, says about loving God&#8217;s will and being content:<\/p>\n<p><em>To love God is to love His will. It is to wait quietly for life to be measured by one who knows us through and through. It is to be content with His timing and His wise apportionment. It is to follow in the steps of the Master, as did Paul, who was able to say that he had learned contentment no matter what the circumstances. His circumstances when he wrote that? Prison. No easy lesson, but great gain, which is the sum of godliness plus contentment. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/1-timothy\/6-6.html\">1 Timothy 6:6<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Look at the Example of Jesus<\/h2>\n<p>He followed the will of His Father to the very end. He obeyed without complaint. In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/philippians\/passage\/?q=philippians+2:5-8\">Philippians 2:5-8<\/a>, Paul says that we should have that same attitude. Jesus made Himself nothing and took on the very nature of a servant. He humbled Himself and became obedient to death. We also are to have this same attitude with a humble and thankful acceptance of God\u2019s will for our lives. Jesus embraced hardship without a complaint.<\/p>\n<p>The Duke of Wellington was a British military leader who regretted that he had not learned the secret of praise during his lifetime. He had many great accomplishments and even defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. He was a brilliant and demanding man and when he was older, he realized that there were areas in his life that needed to change. In his old age a woman asked him this question,\u00a0<em>\u201cWhat would you do differently if you had your life to live over again?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>He thought carefully and said,\u00a0<em>\u201cI would give more praise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is a lesson for all of us.<\/p>\n<p>To learn to be people of praise and thanksgiving to God all the days of our lives would be a great accomplishment. There is greatness and happiness in thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWould you know who is the greatest saint in the world?&#8230; It is he who is always thankful to God, who wills everything that God wills, who receives everything as an instance of God\u2019s goodness and has a heart always ready to praise God for it\u2026 Could you therefore work miracles, you could not do more for yourself than by this thankful spirit, for it turns all that it touches into happiness.\u201d \u2014<\/em>William Law<\/p>\n<p>David writes in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/psalms\/116-17.html\">Psalm 116:17<\/a>,\u00a0&#8220;<em>I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em>Did you know that thanking God for a difficulty is actually an offering that He highly values? You are bringing a gift of thanks to Him. It is\u00a0so easy to complain. It is so easy to point the finger and find fault. But to come with the opposite attitude and give thanks brings breakthrough and joyful contentment.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Practice Thankfulness<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Let each of us seek to have an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving, and rise to a new level of holiness.\u00a0<\/strong>Here are some ways to practice this attitude in everyday life:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank and praise God for everything in your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank Him for even the difficulties. It is a sacrifice to do this but He can turn troubles into triumph.<\/p>\n<p><em>Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise\u2014the fruit of lips that confess his name.\u00a0<\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/hebrews\/13-15.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hebrews 13:15<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t allow yourself to complain about anything.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the difficult times, be very careful to watch your tongue. Instead of complaining, think of ways you can verbally offer God the sacrifice of thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.\u00a0<\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/philippians\/passage\/?q=philippians+2:14-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philippians 2:14-15<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t compare yourself with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wish your life were different. God knows what is best. The Bible says that having a thankful heart is God\u2019s will for you in Christ Jesus. When we begin to thank God for what we have, rather than comparing ourselves with others, it opens the door for God\u2019s blessings.<\/p>\n<p><em>Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.\u00a0<\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/galatians\/6-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galatians 6:4<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The enemy is fighting hard with fiery darts of discouragement and lies. The way we will begin to deal with the lies and the vicious ways he tries to destroy our joy is through the power of a thankful heart. As we cultivate a lifestyle of worship and praise in the magnificent splendor of God, we will be able to break through the strategies of the enemy. A worshipful and thankful life permeates the atmosphere with the presence of God, because worship is the atmosphere where God\u2019s truth dwells.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGod smiles when we praise and thank Him continually. Few things feel better than receiving heartfelt praise and appreciation from someone else. God loves it, too\u2026 An amazing thing happens when we offer praise and thanksgiving to God. When we give God enjoyment, our own hearts are filled with joy.&#8221; \u00a0\u2014<\/em>William Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"blog-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gbc-windsor.org\/2019\/10\/13\/4-benefits-of-a-thankful-heart\/\">4 Benefits of a Thankful Heart<\/a><\/h1>\n<div class=\"blog-info-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-media-wrapper gdl-image\"><a title=\"4 Benefits of a Thankful Heart\" href=\"https:\/\/e4ze59.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pro-church-media-p2OQW69vXP4-unsplash.jpg?time=1700637828\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e4ze59.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pro-church-media-p2OQW69vXP4-unsplash-940x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<p><strong><em>1. Pride decreases\u2014Humility increases.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>One of the main stumbling blocks to cultivating a thankful heart is pride. There is a tendency in all of us to take credit for our success.<\/p>\n<p>However, a thankful heart recognizes that all good things come from the hand of a sovereign God and that without his mercy, nothing good is possible. We are reminded in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/1%20Cor%204.7\">1 Corinthians 4:7<\/a>, \u201cFor who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In an article titled \u201cThe Art of Being a Big Shot,\u201d Howard Butt, a prominent Christian businessman, said these words:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is my pride that makes me independent of God. It\u2019s appealing to me to feel that I am the master of my fate, that I run my own life, call my own shots, go at it alone. But that feeling is my basic dishonesty. I can\u2019t go at it alone. I have to get help from other people, and I can\u2019t ultimately rely on myself. I\u2019m dependent on God for my next breath. It is dishonest of me to pretend that I\u2019m anything but a man\u2014weak and limited\u2026When I am conceited, I am lying to myself. I am pretending to be God and not man. My pride is the idolatrous worship of myself. And that is the national religion of Hell!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thanksgiving, however, is the perfect cure for pride. A constant acknowledgment of the fact that all we have is a result of God\u2019s grace will lead us to be more humble.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a02.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Complaining decreases\u2014Contentment increases.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>If we are continually thanking God for what he has done and is doing in our lives, we will not fall victim to the sin of complaining.<\/p>\n<p>Complaining is not stating the truth about a particular situation that is genuinely wrong. Rather complaining [or grumbling] is an attitude that questions God\u2019s sovereignty over the affairs of our life. It is an attitude that expresses itself in the following manner: \u201cIf God loves me, how can he let this happen to me?\u201d Even if we don\u2019t verbally express our complaining [some are introverts], it is still sinful.<\/p>\n<p>Can sinful creatures [that includes all of us], really complain in the light of our sins as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/Lam%203.39\">Lamentations 3:39<\/a>\u00a0points out,\u00a0\u201cWhy should the living complain when punished for their sins?\u201d\u00a0If we really understand that we do not deserve any good thing as a result of our sins, we would be amazed at God\u2019s mercy in our lives<em>\u2014<\/em>be content and thankful in all circumstances and continually say,\u00a0\u201cThe LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing\u201d\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/Ps%2023.1\">Psa 23:1<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a03.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Doubt in God decreases\u2014Trust in God increases.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>A significant obstacle to trusting God at all times is the lack of a thankful spirit. However, thanksgiving provides the perfect cure for this problem.<\/p>\n<p>Paul could trust God in all of his trials because he always recalled God\u2019s past deliverances and thus could confidently trust in God for the future as well. Notice his words,\u00a0\u201cPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,\u00a0[who]\u00a0has delivered us from such a deadly peril\u00a0[past],\u00a0and he will deliver us again\u00a0[future]\u201c\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/2%20Cor%201.3\">2 Cor 1:3<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/2%20Cor%201.10\">10<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p>A thankful spirit that continually reflects on God\u2019s past mercies is strengthened to rely on God for all future needs and thus protected from falling victim to the sin of doubt, despair, and taking short-cuts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>4.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Worry decreases\u2014Peace increases.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>One of the drawbacks of Christian living is the tendency to have an unhealthy focus on the negatives and not take enough time to thank God for his blessings. And such an attitude is the perfect recipe for worry to rule in our hearts. However, God\u2019s word has a cure for worry: Have a thankful heart, as seen in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/Phil%204.6-7\">Philippians 4:6-7,\u00a0<\/a>\u201cDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.\u201d\u00a0And when thanksgiving accompanies our prayers, our hearts are free from anxiety as the\u00a0\u201cpeace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard\u00a0[our]\u00a0hearts and\u00a0[our]\u00a0minds in Christ Jesus\u201d\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/Phil%204.7\">Phil 4:7<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p>And to experience these benefits, we should cultivate a thankful heart. And that can be done as we\u00a0<em>continuously:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>(1) Keep reflecting on the cross and<\/p>\n<p>(2) Incorporate thanksgiving as a part of our regular prayer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gbc-windsor.org\/2019\/10\/13\/4-benefits-of-a-thankful-heart\/\">Grace Bible Church of Windsor 4 Benefits of a Thankful Heart &#8211; Grace Bible Church of Windsor (gbc-windsor.org)<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-entry--header\">\n<div class=\"blog-entry--header-second\">\n<h1 class=\"blog-entry__title--full\">7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"blog-entry__subtitle--full\">You&#8217;ll be grateful that you made the change (and you&#8217;ll sleep better).<\/h2>\n<p class=\"blog-entry__date--full fine-print\">Posted\u00a0<span class=\"blog_entry--date\">April 3, 2015<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"blog_entry--full__review-info\"><span class=\"blog_entry--full__review-info-bar\">|<\/span>\u00a0<a class=\"blog_entry--full__review-info-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/docs\/editorial-process\">\u00a0<span class=\"blog_entry--full__review-info-text\">Reviewed by Ekua Hagan<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-entry--body\">\n<div class=\"blog-entry--body-first\">\n<div class=\"d-none d-xl-block\">\n<div class=\"pathways_card\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-entry--body-second\">\n<div class=\"blog_entry__key-points\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-name-body\">\n<p>Here are seven scientifically proven benefits:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gratitude opens the door to more relationships<\/strong>. Not only does saying \u201cthank you\u201d constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends, according to a 2014 study published in\u00a0<em><a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at Emotion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/emotions\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Emotion<\/a><\/em>. The study found that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship. So whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or send a thank-you note to that colleague who helped you with a project, acknowledging other people\u2019s contributions can lead to new opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gratitude improves physical health<\/strong>. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people, according to a 2012 study published in\u00a0<em><a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at Personality\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/personality\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Personality<\/a>\u00a0and Individual Differences<\/em>. Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more likely to take care of their health. They exercise more often and are more likely to attend regular check-ups, which is likely to contribute to further longevity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gratitude improves psychological health.<\/strong>\u00a0Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at envy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/jealousy\" hreflang=\"en-US\">envy<\/a>\u00a0and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at happiness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/happiness\" hreflang=\"en-US\">happiness<\/a>\u00a0and reduces\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at depression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/depression\" hreflang=\"en-US\">depression<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at aggression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/anger\" hreflang=\"en-US\">aggression<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky. Study participants who ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback. They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at revenge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/punishment\" hreflang=\"en-US\">revenge<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grateful people sleep better.<\/strong>\u00a0Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep, according to a 2011 study published in\u00a0<em>Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being<\/em>. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gratitude improves\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at self-esteem\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/self-esteem\" hreflang=\"en-US\">self-esteem<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0A 2014 study published in the\u00a0<em>Journal of Applied Sport Psychology<\/em>\u00a0found that gratitude increased athletes\u2019 self-esteem, an essential component of optimal performance. Other studies have shown that gratitude reduces social comparisons. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs\u2014a major factor in reduced self-esteem\u2014grateful people are able to appreciate other people\u2019s accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gratitude increases mental strength<\/strong>. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at stress\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/stress\" hreflang=\"en-US\">stress<\/a>, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. A 2006 study published in<em>\u00a0Behavior Research and\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at Therapy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/therapy\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Therapy<\/a><\/em>\u00a0found that Vietnam War veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of post-<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at traumatic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/trauma\" hreflang=\"en-US\">traumatic<\/a>\u00a0stress disorder. A 2003 study published in the\u00a0<em>Journal of Personality and Social Psychology<\/em>\u00a0found that gratitude was a major contributor to\u00a0<a class=\"basics-link\" title=\"Psychology Today looks at resilience\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/resilience\" hreflang=\"en-US\">resilience<\/a>\u00a0following the terrorist attacks on September 11. Recognizing all that you have to be thankful for \u2014even during the worst times\u2014fosters resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"markup-replacement-slot markup-replacement-slot-1\" data-slot-position=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p>We all have the ability and opportunity to cultivate gratitude. Rather than complain about the things you think you deserve, take a few moments to focus on all that you\u00a0<em>have<\/em>. Developing an \u201cattitude of gratitude\u201d is one of the simplest ways to improve your satisfaction with life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T\u1ea5m l\u00f2ng bi\u1ebft \u01a1n l\u00e0\u00a0 m\u1ed9t c\u1ea3m x\u00fac, m\u1ed9t t\u01b0 duy, m\u1ed9t l\u1ed1i s\u1ed1ng v\u00e0 l\u00e0 c\u00f4ng c\u1ee5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/bf\/ab\/b8\/bfabb8e816a34945538e809ac9898cef.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"L\u1ee3i \u00edchc\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t tr\u00e1i tim bi\u1ebft \u01a1n \u2013 The Benefits of a Grateful Heart","footnotes":""},"categories":[422,66],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-32488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bai-hoc-cuoc-song-2","category-chia-xe-niem-tin-sharing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32488"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32884,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32488\/revisions\/32884"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32488"},{"taxonomy":"series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/series?post=32488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}