Whenever we are appreciative, we are filled with a sense of well-being and swept up by the feeling of joy.

In every single moment, we have the choice to be happy or not. No matter what is going on, we can choose to focus on what is right, what is good and whole in ourselves and our lives, and what options we have in any given situation. In other words, we can choose to be happy no matter what.

... the major rule in the American belief system - that anyone can do anything ... is a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters mediocrity. Knowing what you're good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.

Whenever we are appreciative, we are filled with a sense of well-being and swept up by the feeling of joy.

Gratitude 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

Gratitude is a feeling of fullness, a recognition of the heart of what we are receiving in this moment.

Gratitude is the antidote to bitterness and resentment.