In The Art of Gratitude, Jeremy David Engels sketches a genealogy of gratitude from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary self-help movement. One of the most striking things about gratitude, Engels finds, is how consistently it is described using the language of indebtedness. A chief purpose of this, he contends, is to make us more comfortable living lives in debt, with the nefarious effect of pacifying the citizenry so we are less likely to speak out about social and economic injustice. To counteract this, he proposes an alternative art of gratitude-as-thanksgiving that is inspired by Indian philosophy, particularly the yoga philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga-Sutras. He argues that this art of gratitude can challenge neoliberalism by reorienting our politics away from resentment, anger, and guilt and toward a democratic ethic of thanksgiving and the common good.

A guide to everything you need to know about writing thank-you notes—even in today’s electronic society. We all have something to give thanks for, but we’re not always sure of the best way to convey our appreciation. This elegant volume in Town & Country’s popular etiquette line will help. It gathers the magazine’s time-tested wisdom on the subject, and offers the last, best word on the how and why of thank-you notes—when to write them and what to say, including examples readers can adapt for personal use. The Art of Gratitude explains why the hand-written note is still relevant in today’s electronic society, discusses the basic stationery suite, and answers the pressing question: is it ever acceptable to send a thank-you note via e-mail? Find out about the correct language and structure to use; appropriate forms of address; ways of varying the tone for different occasions; and how to create wedding-related notes, including advice on designing your monogram as a couple. All situations receive careful attention, from the personal to the professional: letters for gifts, social occasions, in response to a kindness, condolences, and to follow up on a job interview. And, because no one is ever too young to learn good manners, the book includes guidelines for thank-you notes from children and teenagers, too.

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Helps readers to reflect on the role of gratitude in their lives and to cultivate this virtue for their own benefit. The first author to offer a critique of gratitude through an explanation of various types of gratitude, Charles Shelton uses his skills as a clinical psychologist to present insights into the human experience of gratitude based on his own research. The exercises, strategies, and reflection questions threaded throughout the book give it a practical dimension that facilitates the reader's growth. Shelton's highly original reflection on Jesus as a grateful person lends a spiritual dimension to his work. This book will benefit individual readers as well as serve as a resource for spiritual direction workshops, spiritual formation courses, or ministry formation programs.--From publisher description.

Most of us want happiness, riches, and significance, but those can only become a reality when we use the real power within us. We all have this power, but some achieve success and others become mired in failure—all while facing the exact same circumstances. What explains the difference in outcomes? Dr. Princely Ebwe, who has devoted his career to empowering others, seeks to answer that question. In the process, he reveals how to: ·clarify challenges, redefine failures, and transform your life for the better; ·receive inspired insights, manifest your dreams, and live a more fulfilling life; ·unlock your real power and connect with your true mission. You can harness the power within you as long as you know how to transform your desires from a wish into a reality—and you’ll have a much easier time with it by absorbing the lessons in this guide to success. Whether you’re struggling with adversity, looking for ways to create success with personal integrity, or seeking an inspiring and useful resource, you’ll be empowered by the insights in Real Power through Success and Failure.

Words of wisdom and ways to say thank you every day of the year. This collection of 365 blessings—ranging from the words of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh and Abraham Lincoln to Maya Angelou and Oprah—will bring joy to the shared experience of breaking bread. Sharing gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to create close relationships, and by praying together at the daily meal with these gratitudes, you can become bonded together by blessings. Compiled byBecca Anderson, who grew up with graces, spoken blessings, and relationship prayers every day at the family table, this curated collection of the world’s wisdom traditions celebrates the connections between grace and gratitude. As Anderson recalls of her own childhood, “We looked forward to it every day and it got us through everything, good times and bad.” Every Day Thankfulincludes a wide selection of blessings, graces, and gratitudes including:Devotionals for womenRelationship prayersPrayers for giving thanksDevotionals for menThank the lord prayersDevotionals for couples

A proven-effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of repetitive negative thinking If you suffer from anxiety or depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, distressing, and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often grounded in anger, guilt, shame, worry, humiliation, resentment, or regret. And the more you try to gain control over these thoughts, the more they seem to spiral out of your control. So, how can you break free from this self-defeating ‘mind trap,’ and experience lasting peace and relief? The Negative Thoughts Workbook offers a step-by-step program to help you target and effectively cope with negative thinking patterns. Based on effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, this practical guide outlines a transdiagnostic approach to managing the thoughts that drive your emotional distress and threaten your mental health and well-being. You are not condemned to a life of constant, chaotic, or disturbing thoughts. If you’re ready to take shelter from the storm inside your head, the easy-to-follow activities in this evidence-based workbook will help you gain control over your cycles of negative thinking. Discover powerful ways to: Identify your own thinking traps Deal with worry and anxiety Stop rumination before it takes over Confront shame and move beyond regret Find release from resentment

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Joan Z. Borysenko, Lee Carroll, Sri Daya Mata, Doreen Virtue, Bernie Siegel, M.D., Dan Millman, John Randolph Price, and others share their understanding of the practice of gratitude.

Have you ever woken up one morning and said this to yourself or to someone? Why can’t I achieve the things I want in life? Why do I feel so tired all the time? Why can’t I focus? I am trying so hard, but why am I not acknowledged for the good things I do? When is the last time you took a deep breath and embraced all the good things around you? This is where gratitude plays a vital role. Being thankful and manifesting good thoughts into the universe will give you an abundance of happiness and self-belief, only if you believe in yourself!