“A master of happiness will appreciate what he or she has while they have them and the moment any specific thing is gone or lost, the focus will be on other things to appreciate and be grateful for. At times, this could be gratitude for the memories that remain. Material and physical objects are temporary, memories are forever.” MomentsLostMemoriesGoneForeverFocusObjectsMaterialsMastersGratitudeAppreciateGratefulTemporaryBe Grateful Book:Happiness: Formulas, Stories, and Insights Source: Happiness: Formulas, Stories, and Insights
“The thoughts you think create your feelings and emotions. The thoughts you think are the key factor in what you say and do. The entire quality of your life is totally dependent on the thoughts you choose to think focus on. Choose thoughts of gratitude. You will be tremendously grateful that you did.” ThinkingFeelingsLife IsEmotionQualityFocusKeysGratitudeGratefulFactorsDependentYou ChooseFeelings And Emotions Author:Zelig Pliskin
“Focus on the roses: 'A person who gathers honey will not escape being stung by bees. A person who gathers roses will not escape being scratched by thorns.' The positive things in life also have negative aspects. Keep your focus on the beautiful roses of the world, and the thorns will seem trivial and inconsequential.” WorldPersonsSeemsBeautifulFocusGratitudeNegativeAspectRoseHoneyThings In LifeBeesThornsPositive ThingsInconsequentialBeautiful Rose Author:Zelig Pliskin
“Objects of Appreciation: Every time you go to use a utensil or instrument, take pleasure and feel gratitude for the fact that you have such an object available. If you focus on this, you'll be able to be lifted many many times each day. Some common examples include: a pen, fork, cup, key, computers, clock, chair, stapler, and eyeglasses.” IfsFeelsFactsUseAblePleasureCommonFocusExampleObjectsKeysGratitudeComputerInstrumentsAppreciationAvailableCupsClockEach DayChairsPensForksEyeglassesUtensils Author:Zelig Pliskin
“The more frequently you focus on your appreciation and gratitude for each breath, the greater will be your sense of daily gratitude... Now say, 'I am joyfully grateful for each and every breath.' If you have any doubt of your gratitude, just imagine the alternative for a moment - not being able to breathe!” IfsMomentsAbleDoubtGreaterFocusImagineGratitudeBreathsGratefulAppreciationBreatheAlternativesGratitude And AppreciationDaily Gratitude Author:Zelig Pliskin
“Listing What You Have: Internalize the attitude that regardless of how many things you do not have, you can still be happy and grateful if you keep your focus on what you do have. Make a list of possessions, talents, and good qualities you have and whenever you catch yourself becoming obsessed with something you lack, review your list.” IfsStillsAttitudeQualityFocusTalentBecomingGratitudeGratefulPossessionListsObsessedReviewsGood QualityHappy And Grateful Author:Zelig Pliskin
