Importance of Gratitude During the Pandemic

During the challenges of this time as we are in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, it is a perfect time to listen to the urgings of the Holy Spirit as He whispers someone's name.  It helps you remember that you should take the time to reach out; send a note or pick up the phone.  And now, as we are homebound, we really have no excuse...we have PLENTY of TIME!  Consider all of the people who normally only get out once in a while anyway, but now they are alone, sequestered within their four walls.  A bright cheery note or chatty call could really brighten their day.  

And it is a blessing to you as well.  There has been some research conducted on “author benefits” by Steve Toepfer at Kent State University that suggests expressing gratitude or fond sentiments to a friend or colleague can draw your attention to more things for which to be grateful.  By doing so, you raise your happiness quotient; and consequently your health over time. It also makes you pause before writing to think of how you’d like to frame things, since you can’t easily delete. Pausing in today’s world is a rare and delicious treat.

Be a blessing today!