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Sometimes we make gratitude a perfunctory practice.

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Gratitude changes us.  It makes us happier, healthier, and better people.  In this lesson we cite both the ancient wisdom, and current double-blind studies.  You’ll be convinced that gratitude will make your life better.  However, it’s not easy work.  It’s tough!  So, we’ll talk about some practical ways to stir thankfulness in our hearts.

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Continuing where we left off last week, we consider how gratitude, expressed in good works, is manifest in our lives.

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A few years ago, our family stopped sharing around the Thanksgiving table the things we were grateful for.  Our kids were getting older, the crowd at the table was getting larger, and it started feeling contrived, so I stopped bringing it up (I think everybody has secretly relieved).

But that doesn’t mean that those on the spiritual journey shouldn’t stir themselves up for gratitude and thankfulness. It is one of the most important things we do for our souls.

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Doug

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