Gratitude makes us feel bursting with delight, just to remember the gifts we have received. Thus we are doubly blessed when we receive something: for the gift itself and later, in recall, for the miracle of having been given it.
M. J. RyanWe hold on so tightly that our hands are unavailable to reach out for the happiness we could gain by letting go.
M. J. RyanWe can't wait until everything is OK-with us or with the rest of the world-to feel thankful, or we will never experience joy at all.
M. J. RyanGratitude connects us to others and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves. When we are truly grateful, we can count on living the life we want
M. J. RyanHere's a practice for dealing with envy...each time you find yourself envious of someone...ask yourself, "What is there that I am noticing in the other person that I want to find in myself?"...If it's money, is it the freedom? The cance to play that money buys? A sense of security? Whatever it is-more play, a sense of security, free time-you can work on getting more of it in your life, no matter what the circumstances.
M. J. Ryan