Gratitude is mindful thankfulness. When you show gratitude, you take the time to be thankful for things and people in your life. There is always GRATITUDE something to be grateful for and when you stop and find things to be thankful for, you develop an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’. This positive attitude improves your life and the lives of others. Every day you can do little things to have more gratitude. Here are some action steps to help you have an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ in your life!

COURAGE + GRATITUDE + FORGIVENESS + COMPASSION IN ACTION= CHOOSING LOVE

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