gratitude
a state
a quality
an emotion
a mode of being
attitude, approach
a daily practice
a relational
process
a trait

gratitude
always
interactive
non-reciprocal
focused, oriented
towards persons, life
and higher powers
gracious, selfless
tying past to
futures

gratitude
a gift
lived and
demonstrated
embodying pasts
expressed in relations
filled with future
positive effect
wellbeing
& trust

gratitude
for
health
family & friends
seasons & the garden
safety, solvency, success
art, books & thinking
peace & beauty
life and
love
gratitude

Barbara Adam, 090120