November 21, 2012 “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It
turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into
acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a
meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a
friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for
today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” The author Melody
Beattie wrote that, along with thousands of others who have
written, thought, and talked about the importance of being
thankful. But it appears that gratitude is more than just a
momentary feeling of pleasure – researchers are studying the
deeper role that gratitude plays in overall happiness and
physical and mental health. New research shows that a gratitude
practice for as little as three weeks can result in better
sleep, more energy, and an improved sense of overall well-being.
What are the benefits of being thankful? Is adopting a gratitude
practice right for you? Crystal Sarakas hosts. Recommended
reading: "Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can