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Tomorrow is World Gratitude Day, which is celebrated annually on 21st September.
Created to encourage people to think about what they are thankful for, it has been going on since 1965. when an international gathering in Hawaii decided that it would be a good idea to have one day to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things found in the world.
According to numerous studies from the world of positive psychology, gratitude is one of the most important ways for us to get a happiness boost: it opens the door to more relationships, improves both physical and psychological health, enhances empathy and reduces aggression, improves self-esteem and increases mental strength.
Recognizing all that we have to be thankful for —even during the worst times—fosters resilience.
Talking about gratitude Marcus Tullius Cicero said:
“… haec enim est una virtus non solum maxima sed etiam mater virtutum omnium reliquarum.” (… this virtue is not only the greatest of virtues, but also the mother of all others.) (1)
In “As You Like It”, Act II, Scene 7, Shakespeare wrote:
“Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou are not so unkind
As man’s ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen
Because thou are not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.” (2)
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(1) “questa non è solo la massima virtù, ma anche la madre di tutte le altre “
(2) “Soffia, soffia vento d’inverno:
Tu non mi sei così crudele
Come l’ingratitudine dell’uomo;
I tuoi denti non sembrano affilati
Perché sei invisibile,
Ma il tuo fiato è violento”
Che bella! Quante cose si imparano in ogni tuo post!! W la Gratitudine, allora, cosi preziosa… forse perchê rara….
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Sei davvero gentile e io te ne sono infinitamente grata
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I love this idea of a gratitude day. Even if everyday *should* be World Gratitude Day. On some of my darkest days, I have been amazed the impact that intentionally thinking of the moments in life we are grateful for will do.
Even now, I’m grateful for you, your blog and your heart to bring awareness to a very important topic of conversation. Be blessed today & always 🌹
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Your words have filled me with joy and gratitude
Heartfelt thanks
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I want to express my gratitude for your marvellous blog, Luisa. 🙌
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You are too kind
Your words have given me a lot of pleasure
I am grateful for that
🙏🙏🙏
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Sempre più rara…
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Purtroppo… e allora celebriamo quel poco che ne è rimasto.
Ti auguro una piacevole serata ⭐❤⭐
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Buon weekend Luisa 🙂
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Auguro un meraviglioso weekend anche a te
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Che bello! Una giornata per ringraziare di tutte le cose che la vita ci ha donato e tutte le sfide che ci hanno fatto crescere💚❤ amazing idea
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L’ho scoperto anch’io da poco e ho voluto condividere un’iniziativa cosi positiva
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I am full of gratitude every day that I am still here (above ground) and have a loving wife and that live continues to be good to me.
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All good reasons to be grateful
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d’accordo!
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😘😉😘
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Si davvero hai detto bene🙂💚è molto positiva! È un miracolo riuscire a vedere le cose belle e ringraziare per questo… spero che si diffonda💪💪
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Me lo auguro anch’io.
Buona serata
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Buona serata a te😃😃😘😘
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⭐❤⭐
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Merci Luisa pour tous ces beaux partages ! Bon week-end !
Bisous d’amitié. ❤
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Grazie a te
Un grande abbraccio
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❤❤❤🌛🌜
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Ciao Luisa!
Non sapevo di questa festa. La gratitudine è un dono di Dio da far circolare e io lo dono volentieri ora a te.
Un abbraccio ❤
Vicky
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Contraccambio con tanto affetto
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Great post! Being grateful for all the little things around us is a key to happiness. I have uploaded an article on my website written by my daughter titled things to be grateful for – https://authorjoannereed.net/things-to-be-grateful-for/ – Feel free to check it out!
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I’ve read your daughter’s article. It’s wonderful
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Thank you! Will pass on your feedback to her 😀🙏❤!
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