The Neuroscience of Gratitude

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10-02-2014, 08:14 AM

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FireSprite

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The Neuroscience of Gratitude

I found this article really enlightening.

The Neuroscience of Why Gratitude Makes Us Healthier*|*Ocean Robbins

We all know that expressing gratitude helps us to get outside of ourselves & become healthier, but I had no idea that studies actually show it to be so effective in battling depression, promoting better sleep, creating greater overall satisfaction in life.

My favorite quote from this article is going in my recovery journal:

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There's an old saying that if you've forgotten the language of gratitude, you'll never be on speaking terms with happiness.

10-02-2014, 09:38 AM

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Thank you for posting this!

Lately I have found my attitude for gratitude slipping with the divorce and everything. This was a good reminder to fire up my gratitude practice again.

Your friend,

10-02-2014, 09:59 AM

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Today I had a gratitude for suffering.....although the process I'm going through is hard.... At the end I will be in a much better place than I ever imagined!