The Power of Gratitude is Uplifting
The Power of Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Countries all over the world in different ways. For centuries, people have celebrated Thanksgiving to thank nature for its gifts. In ancient times, people dedicated festivals to the gods for a good harvest. Today, this festival reminds us how precious our food is and how important it is to appreciate it.
In the USA, it is the fourth Thursday in November; other countries give thanks on different dates.
It is a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest for the year. It is also a day of self-reflection, of getting aware of how blessed we are. Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others – Cicero.
See also my post about gratitude here > The Law Of Gratitude A Universal Principle.
Many people practice gratitude daily and use it as a tool for self-reflection; it is very beneficial and increases happiness.
From Japan comes a meditation called Naikan means, “seeing oneself with the mind’s eye.”
Naikan was developed by the Buddhist Yoshimoto Ishin and People practice in many countries. Naikan broadens the view of our reality, and we see our lives from a different perspective; it is like standing on the top of a mountain, overlooking our lives. Seeing all the blessings brings the grace of gratitude into our life.
See in the infographic below all the benefits of Gratitude.
Go here to experience a Naikan Meditation
Experience the Power of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving.
The flowers, the incense,
Grain, spices, and honey
Offered in worship
Are made out of the same divine stuff as you.
Who then is worshipped?
‘Vijnanabhairava Tantra’
The Power of Gratitude > Infographic source: Mindvalley
Hi Erika,
What a wonderful infographic and message! Here in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving, but many don’t give a thought of the essence of being thankful…grateful. It has become in our society a day of eating turkey, getting together with family and friends and let us not forget the football games. Even stores are open for an early start to get the so-called bargains that people want to buy for Christmas. Otherwise there is 12 a.m. specials in stores for Black Friday sales. I cannot find many that understand the roots of the day.
It was when President Lincoln thought it would be wise to have the last Thursday of November to be a day of prayer and gratitude for all God provides for us. But here in the U.S. it is not politically correct to even talk about it. Phew….
I live in gratefulness every day, so this particular day for me really not celebrated much. There are phone calls an skypes to the kids but me, my husband and mom are having a relaxing day. Besides, I don’t eat turkey lol! Call me non – traditional, but I don’t get the point of everyone traveling like crazy just to eat a fowl bird. he he he Plus the fact that the last time I had people over, they had no respect for a short prayer of thanks before eating. Go figure!
-Donna
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Hi Donna ,
this infographic inspired me to write and share it.
I know of what is going on around Thanksgiving and Christmas as well
and did not mention about because I did not want do give it my energy
and get more in the really grateful attitude in this post:)
I am like you, thinking of being grateful every day, we can make it a habit.
It gives us a more peaceful and happier life. Hopefully, more people get
away from these traditions which do not serve the good anymore. We can
only start by ourselves to change things and hope some will follow.
I do not like to eat turkey either, I rather like to watch them walking
around here 🙂
Let’s have an attitude of gratitude and give our thanks every day.
To a happy, rewarding and peaceful life 🙂
Thank you
Erika
Hey Erika,
What a good time to talk about gratitude. For me gratitude raises my vibe and helps me to live more so in the moment. You recognize how good you got it from the lessons you learned to the things you have. The infographic that you have here did a great job to show what the benefits we get when we show gratitude!
Thanks for sharing Erika! Have a great weekend!
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Hi Sherman I think it is the best time when people think about
Thanksgiving to write more about and I found this beautiful infographic and it inspired me.
I did write before as well about gratitude. Sometimes it seems it is only a word .
Today I am very grateful to you, you made me not only smile, but I had to laugh when
I saw your post 🙂 Because you write right about what I did not pay attention here.
How can I expect to reach people and make them think about.
Thank you for your post, for my happiness and for your comment 🙂
I hope you can smile too
Happy weekend
Erika
What a amazing infographic.
Will be sharing this on my blog and on SNs.
A Dose of Gratitude – Magical formula to stay Healthy.
Lovely Post.
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Blogging!
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Hi Naman ,
Yes it is an amzing infographic ,it inspired me to do this post,
It is really beautifully done and shows all the benefits.
Thank you for your comment
I am glad you liked it.
Erika
Hi Erika,
Love the infographic,
The more grateful you are the more things you’ll find to be grateful for 🙂
Awesome post,
Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Emi,
I love it too Mindvalley did a beautiful job and it inspired me to make a post.
I had another post on Gratitude before, but this infographic is amazing.
Let us be grateful and have the benefits.
Grateful for your comment
Erika
Hi Erika,
Thanks for the gratitude refresher. As my dear Mother passed yesterday afternoon, I needed it.
The following from your infographic was very inspiring for me:
‘Gratitude has the strongest link with mental well-being than any other character trait’
I was also moved by Melody Beattle’s quote about gratitude.
Wonderful post. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you,
Edward
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Hi Edward,
Nice to see you here.
Sorry for your loss.
I believe her spirit will be with you.
Strike at the root of a tree; it would bleed but still live.
Strike at the trunk; it would bleed but still live.
Strike again at the top; it would bleed but still live.
The Self as life supports the tree, which stands firm and
enjoys the nourishment it receives. If the Self leaves one branch,
that branch withers. If it leaves a second, that too withers.
If it leaves a third, that again withers. Let it leave the whole tree,
the whole tree dies.
Just so, dear one, when death comes and the Self departs from the body,
the body dies, but the Self dies not.
Chandogya Upanishad
I love this infographic, it inspired me to share it here.
it is often forgotten to be grateful these days.
We do good to remember and have an attitude of gratitude,
the world would be a better place.
Thank you
Erika
Hello Ma’am
ThanksGiving seems to be so little whose importance we generally neglect.
In this article (infographics), you’ve well explained the beneficial effect that lies behind Giving Thanks.
Really such a good etiquette one has to always retain.
Thank you for letting us think about this.
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Hi Basharath
nice to see you here.
Yes giving thanks is very beneficial, we can see it in the infographic.
These days it is often forgotten.Especially the less fortunate people
could benefit from an attitude of gratitude, even if it does not seem so.
But the laws of the universe,god,shiva,whatever you name it, respond
in a positive way to gratefulness. It is a law and works as real as,
for example, gravity. only we are not taught about. But if one starts
to practice and get up in the morning with counting his blessings,
he will see a shift to the better after a short time.
Thank you
Erika
Hi Erika Mam
A wonderful infographic!
Tha more grateful we are, the greater peace of mind. above all it keeps us healthy.
A dose of gratitude is a magical formula to stay healthy.
Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Sonal,
Yes ,it is a good infographic to show
the benefit of gratitude. You are right
it is a magical formula to stay healthy
in every way, good for mind, spirit and body.
I am glad you liked it .
Thank you
Erika
Hello Madam Erika,
One thing is certain in this world, being grateful in life is indeed one of the greatest assets in this world but interestingly many ignore it. It’s a good initiative to have a great nation like the US setting up a day aside to be thankful.
That’s great and and interestingly your post threw more light on it on the need for us to be grateful. Do have a great day!
Hi Kabie ,
nice to see you here,
you have an interesting blog 🙂
Being grateful is necessary for everybody to
have a better life. It helps very much to
get up in the morning and count the blessings
even for people who do not have much, but it
will increase the good vibrations and bring in
a better state of mind. It is not only the US
celebrating Thanksgiving all traditions have
a time for gratitude, only like you say often
ignored. Lets change it 🙂
Thank you
Erika
Hello Erika.
Wowsy Love This post and What a Amazing infographic!
There truly is so much to be grateful for .
Thanks for sharing
Chery :))
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Hi Erica,
Wonderful post and infographic … being grateful for life, people you know, good things that happen and being happy with what you have, or where you’re at in your life is the magic yhat gets me through a day. I’ve had a few challenges lately and just being willing to let things flow.. and being grateful for what I do have has helped, as well as having faith in the Universe…. wonderful post … 🙂
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Hi Lesly ,
I am glad you like the infographic .
Being grateful can do magic,you are right,
it brings us in a good vibration and we are
able to let things flow more easily and we
master challenges better . I am happy you
liked the post.
Thank you
Erika
Hi Erika,
An Amazing Post!
Gratitude is the Key here!
Yes, that makes us better in all our dealings!
A well presented infographic you shared here.
Wonderful Quotes of famous persons!
I like the concluding Note: Gratitude is the shortest path to Happiness!
Wonderful share Erika. 🙂
Keep sharing
Have a great week ahead
~Phil
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Hi Philip,
I am happy you like the post and grateful
for your comment. Gratitude does make us
happy right away, at least, for me, it is this way. 🙂
The infographic is what me inspired to write this post
it is very well done.
Thank you for your comment
and you too have a good week
Erika