quoteflections: Gratitude is not for Wimps: "A team of psychologists is researching the science of gratitude and collecting evidence that it enhances one's quality of life. 'Far from ..."
Ok, all you program people - you have got to read this. My only comment is that I am glad the medical field is finally catching up with what us drunks learned a long time ago. Geesh! Just another thing to be grateful for, right? ;)
Here are some highlights from Paul C.'s (blog author over at quoteflections) post:
"Far from being a warm, fuzzy sentiment, gratitude is morally and intellectually demanding, it requires contemplation, reflection and discipline. It can be hard and painful work." ~ Professor Robert Emmons, one of the study's researchers.
Damn right it's hard and painful work!!! (<-----that comment is mine.)
Additionally, Paul C. writes:
"In (Emmon's) book he discusses 10 strategies to cultivate gratitude which include keeping journals, remembering the bad, learning prayers, appreciating one's senses, going through the right motions which will lead to positive emotions."
This just gave me a chuckle - in a good way - as well as made me grateful that people, both in the rooms of recovery and in the normal world, continue to spread the message about the benefits of an "attitude of gratitude."
One last thing...I just recently found Paul's blog and I thoroughly enjoy it. quoteflections is "a regular eclectic mind fix," as stated in its subtitle.
Thanks, Paul. I am grateful for you and your blog!
Ok, all you program people - you have got to read this. My only comment is that I am glad the medical field is finally catching up with what us drunks learned a long time ago. Geesh! Just another thing to be grateful for, right? ;)
Here are some highlights from Paul C.'s (blog author over at quoteflections) post:
"Far from being a warm, fuzzy sentiment, gratitude is morally and intellectually demanding, it requires contemplation, reflection and discipline. It can be hard and painful work." ~ Professor Robert Emmons, one of the study's researchers.
Damn right it's hard and painful work!!! (<-----that comment is mine.)
Additionally, Paul C. writes:
"In (Emmon's) book he discusses 10 strategies to cultivate gratitude which include keeping journals, remembering the bad, learning prayers, appreciating one's senses, going through the right motions which will lead to positive emotions."
This just gave me a chuckle - in a good way - as well as made me grateful that people, both in the rooms of recovery and in the normal world, continue to spread the message about the benefits of an "attitude of gratitude."
One last thing...I just recently found Paul's blog and I thoroughly enjoy it. quoteflections is "a regular eclectic mind fix," as stated in its subtitle.
Thanks, Paul. I am grateful for you and your blog!
Marie, thank you for the mention. I was surprised at the number of people who commented that this post was meaningful to them.
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