GRATITUDE – BEING THANKFUL

I believe that asking good questions can get you better answers and better answers can help you be the best version of yourself.

So, let’s start with the most basic questions.

What is gratitude?

In the words of Gaur Gopal Das

“Gratitude is not a feeling, it is a state of mind that can be developed, it allows us to tap into a reservoir of unlimited positive energy…”

In simple words, it is ‘being thankful’.

This brings up another question, which is

What is ingratitude?

“Ingratitude means to forget the blessings in our life, to ignore the kind things people have done for us.”

(Forgive me for quoting Gaur Gopal Das again.)

Now that we know the most basic things, here’s another great question

How to be grateful?

The most important thing to keep in mind is that being positive does not mean we neglect the negative, we must constructively deal with negative situations whilst simultaneously focusing on the positive.

In simpler terms- focus on the good that is happening in your life and deal with the bad happening in your life.

One of the most basic ways to practice gratitude is by writing down the things that you’re grateful for (or the good things in your life).

Loving parents, amazing teachers and role models, supportive friends, caring partners, even internet is something to be grateful for! The list of things to be grateful for is endless, we just need to take time out of our busy lives to acknowledge these things.

Once you understand what gratitude is and how to be grateful, another very important thing which you need to learn is

Giving back

A very important aspect of gratitude is doing something good for all those who have done something for us.

If you can’t give back to someone then at least be someone else’s ‘positive thing’. Do good to people irrespective of who they are to you. Be kind to everyone no matter what.

“Gratitude is so much about giving, sharing and living.” – Gaur Gopal Das

Now that you know everything about gratitude, start being grateful! Thank and appreciate the important people in your life. Also tell me what are you grateful for today.