editor’s desk
One of the most encouraging aspects of
health is that much of it boils down to simple choices.
In spite of genetic and accidental circumstances, life
is a series of choices. The wonderful news is gratitude
is a simple choice that can be made by anyone. The
results are proven and remarkable.
Studies have shown that choosing to be grateful
results in reduction of stress and an improvement
of the immune system. A society of grateful people means a lowering of
healthcare costs, a more productive environment, and a better and more
pleasant way to live for all.
So why do people choose ungratefulness. First of all, most don’t con-
sider it a choice. Most believe that they are subject to their own minds and
bodies rather than the master of their own thoughts. However, ingratitude
usually comes from a spirit of pride. The humble are grateful. When we
choose humility, gratefulness is a natural fruit.
Also, externally we are bombarded with images intended to incite in-
gratitude. Politicians want to get elected. They will try to convince us of
why we need them to be happy. Businesses will hope to convince us our
happiness will come through them. But mostly, we can surround ourselves
with ungrateful speech. Morose doom and gloom talk is contagious. But,
so is pleasant uplifting talk. Be aware.
Gratitude offers many benefits such as better sleep, more attractive-
ness, more creativity, confidence, better energy, better emotional well-
being, and improved relaxation. Overall, gratitude leads to better health
and well-being.
So how can we lead our patients to gratitude for improved health? It
begins with a discussion. Some other ideas to consider are:
Smith Hartley
Chief Editor
editor@healthcarejournalbr.com• Create a journal. List 5 things to be thank-
ful for every day.
• Be aware that gratitude is a state of mind. It’s
a choice. Pain is many times not a choice. But
misery and gratitude are a choice.
• Look at the external environment. Identify
images intended to create dissatisfaction and
understand the motive. Don’t follow the crowd.
• Look at your thought processes. Explore im-
proving your thought patterns.
• Be part of the solution and not the problem.
Don’t be so anxious to create misery in the world.
Extend kindness when it doesn’t seem natural.
You may change the world for the good.
• Don’t expect everybody to be on board. Some
people enjoy being in a state of misery. They may
come around to a different decision later.
• Finally, lighten up the perspective. We’ll prob-
ably be okay.
I hope this thought helps someone.
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Gratitude is powerful for good health.
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have
into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
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