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Gratitude in Motion
Happiness isn’t a prerequisite for gratitude—it’s a consequence. Thankfulness tunes perception toward abundance already present.
Seth Thomas
June 07, 2025
It is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. — David Steindl‑Rast
Good Morning. The brain’s reticular activating system filters reality based on what you deem important. Name three blessings each morning and your perceptual lens starts hunting confirmations all day.
Physiology follows perception: gratitude practices lower cortisol and increase heart‑rate variability—markers of resilience. Emotional rewiring becomes biological advantage.
Over time, expressed appreciation strengthens relationships. Praise voiced today often returns tomorrow in unforeseen opportunities.
Today’s Challenge
Send a 60‑second voice note thanking someone for a recent kindness—nothing more.
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Book of the Week
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