“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” -Tecumseh, Shawnee leader The world’s religious teachers, ancient philosophers, and indigenous people have spoken […]
How to Become More Grateful in Your Relationships
As the interest in positive psychology has grown, more books have been coming out for the general public on various strategies to cultivate more happiness, to increase optimism, and to teach forgiveness and compassion. There are several books on gratitude that we have found inspirational and helpful for individuals who want to incorporate this strength […]
Human Generosity
A team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara recently published some interesting and hopeful findings about human nature in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (July 25, 2011). Whereas traditional theories from evolutionary biology and economic theory would have predicted that acting generous, defined as helping others without any guarantee of […]
