Take a deep breath and think of the three things you are grateful for, right in this moment.

Gratitude helps us to return to our natural state of joyfulness, where we notice what's right instead of what's wrong. It makes us feel complete, that we have everything we need, at least in this moment.

At each level of gratitude our soul's capacity deepens, starting with contentment to meaningfulness, and finally, to pure joy.

Wholeness invokes balance.

Like so many other positive acts, it turns out that hugging boosts our immune system. Plus it just plain feels good! So hug someone today, perhaps a person who seems particularly in need.

In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive, gratitude flows, no matter our circumstances.

We 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.