Live Your Greatest Story (Part 5) - Gratitude
By Steve Gahagen
Grateful people tend to focus on what they have and not what they’re missing. They have an abundance, not a scarcity, mentality. Gratitude is one of the quickest ways to develop a sense of wealth and well-being. One does not have to be rich to be grateful.
If you’ve ever taken a trip to a developing country to help those in poverty, you might have found that people who have nothing often want to give you gifts to bring home. Out of their poverty, their immense gratitude wells up within them to create generosity.
Gratitude acknowledges the goodness in life, being thankful for the positive aspects, and recognizing the contributions or kindness of others. It encourages individuals to focus on the positive aspects of their lives, even in challenging situations. And it can contribute to a sense of contentment and fulfillment.
Gratitude works its magic by serving as an antidote to negative emotions. It’s like white blood cells for the soul, protecting us from cynicism, entitlement, anger, and resignation.
One of the powerful aspects of a strengths training event is that the focus is on the talents we possess. This sense of focus on the inherent wealth in each team member leads to a mindset of abundance and gratitude for what everyone brings to the team.
Questions to Consider:
What are two things you’re grateful for?
Who do you know that always seems to be grateful? What is their impact on others?
How does gratitude lead to living a great story?