Today’s society is full of fast-paced, entitled, money-driven men and women who don’t take enough time to pause and sense the giftedness of life. That might sound harsh, but because this has become a part of our popular culture, gratitude is seen less and less. However, gratefulness is an important thing to remember to practice because it not only helps us feel good, but inspires us to do good.

You can live a happier, healthier life just by being grateful. Because gratitude... is a virtue, it requires mental discipline. Learning any virtue is not an easy task, but gratitude’s remarkable benefits make it worth the effort because it heals, energizes, and transforms lives. Gratitude is not a characteristic people are either born with or without; it’s learned through practice. You have the opportunity to wake up and be grateful, to say thank you to everyone and everything and feel gratitude toward the hard situations you’ve endured, giving you the chance to learn and grow.