Happiness can come from a lot of sources. It can come from
being with friends and family, taking part in a favorite hobby, receiving a
gift, or even from a smile from a random stranger. While most causes of
happiness come from outside sources, some of the greatest causes of happiness
are those which come from within oneself. One of these great causes of happiness
is that of gratitude.
We all know that being grateful is full of a lot of “thank
you’s,” but what is a true sign of being gratitude?
I do not want anybody thinking that saying thank you is not great, because
words can truly go a long ways, but there is something better that we can all
do. We can have, as I call it, an actitude of gratitude.
One of my favorite movies, which portrays this type of gratitude, is called “Pay it Forward.”
It focuses on a boy, named Trevor, who has an idea of how to change the world.
His theory is that if he helps three people, then those three people will also
help three people, and it will cause a giant chain of good acts and happiness.
Trevor truly knew what it meant to have an actitude of gratitude, as he, and many others, showed their gratitude not only through their words,
but most importantly, through their actions.
Another important point in having an actitude of gratitude is that we do not need to be
the recipients of any kind act in order to act in gratitude. It is enough to know that Christ, our Savior and Redeemer,
suffered all so that we may be free to find true happiness. Due to Him
suffering not only for our sins and temptations, but also for all sickness,
grief, and pain possible to man, He is able to raise us up in any situation and
push us forward towards eternal progression. As we show our gratitude for this eternal sacrifice, I
know that we can find joy in every day through an actitude of gratitude.
Bring in the Light, then share the joy through an actitude
of gratitude.
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