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By Kwon Bong-woon
We will never forget the grace and gratitude for family and friends. When we live a life of gratitude among our neighbors, the relationships will be much brighter and deep. If we express gratitude to each other, difficult problems can be solved easily according to circumstances.
Among many possible variables that can be associated with gratitude, we list personality traits, the ability to be truly grateful for things in our life requires an aspect of humility. It is no surprise that receiving thanks makes people happier. But so does expressing gratitude.
Cultivating gratitude does not cost money and it certainly does not take much time, but the benefits are enormous. It is a virtue to keep one's personality in mind so that one does not forget one's gratitude to society. A truly humble person can easily identify and accept that all the good things that cause happiness in their life are blessings for which they should be thankful.
If we don't have enough joy or happiness in our life, then maybe gratitude is the missing ingredient. Casual greetings to the people we meet in daily life exalts our character. One of the fundamental qualities invariably found in a grateful person is humility.
Gratitude is the overflow of a humble heart, just as an ungrateful, complaining spirit flows out of a proud heart. Gratitude is marked by a sense that one sees the benefits of the action of another. Results suggest that humility and gratitude are mutually reinforcing.
They do not need to prove to themselves or anyone else that their efforts at being grateful are characterized by low self-focus, a secure sense of self and the increased valuation of others. Not only does expressing our gratitude for someone make their day a little brighter, but it can do wonders for increasing our own levels of gratitude, and make us happier in the long run.
Cultivating gratitude can improve our minds. People who regularly express gratitude for the positive things in their lives are shown to be happier, leading to the benefits of gratitude, which can be a great thing because it gives us the strength we need to start making changes. Our relationships with others are the greatest determinant of our happiness, so it makes sense to think of other people.
Gratitude represents a quintessential positive personality trait, being an indicator of a worldview oriented toward noticing and appreciating the positive life. Gratitude should be felt and experienced sincerely, expressed generously and received graciously. When we all live with gratitude toward each other, expressing gratitude will be a blessing to purify our souls.
Can an ungrateful person know the grace and benefits that come from precious human relationships? Gratitude has long been a focal point in wisdom traditions around the globe, and now it is the subject of modern scientific research as well.
Research has shown that gratitude can improve general well-being, increase resilience, strengthen social relationships and reduce stress and depression. I want to express gratitude often to our neighbors so that we can have a happy life. We are invited to take the gifts with grace and growing gratitude. I won't miss the gifts given by Heaven.
The writer (kbw8234664@naver.com) worked at a bank in Seoul.
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