Gratitude Essay Examples

This I Believe I believe that happiness is obtained through optimism, gratitude, and a strong will. I believe in looking at things under a new light, not one of those dull manufactured bulbs. I believe that for any goal to be accomplished, you must first accept the fact that nothing will be handed to you…

It is extremely hard not to focus on these negative things. Teaching yourself to focus on the positive and good things in your life will change your mindset. It will help you see things in a new and more positive way. Take every setback as a new challenge for you to overcome. As simple as…

My alma mater called and requested that I give an inspirational speech during the graduation rites of its Grade School Department. Odd. A week before, I made a self-assessment and determined I wanted more training / experience in public speaking. Hmmm… What can I say? The universe will conspire to get you what you want,…

hanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that only happens once a year. During the month of November, many families get together to eat and celebrate what they are thankful for. Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday and is usually on the 3rd or last week of the month. The holiday has been occurring for several years…

The qualities of men are unlimited therefore; they should be developed and appreciated. Three of the most important qualities are maturity, self-worth, and commitment. In Ernest J. Gaines’s novel, A Lesson before Dying, he illustrates the three main qualities through two African-American men, Jefferson and Grant. Jefferson is a man who is struggling to mature…

Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can incorporate gratitude into your life, and how it will change your life. These are just some examples, based on my experience and the experiences of others I’ve talked with, and not all will apply to your life. But pick and choose the ones you…

My turn was coming up fast. “What am I going to say this year”, I muttered to myself with a tone of both semi-annoyance and dread. We were sitting at the Thanksgiving table partaking in the annual mundane Thanksgiving family tradition with each of the group of 16 announcing what they were most thankful for….

3 April 2013 The Pieces That Made The Movie Many films come out each year that are unrealistic in comparison to the real world, making it hard for viewers to relate to the characters or to the story. Some of the best films make fiction believable, or they are based around real life events from…

There we stand; our hands locked in a marriage, which seemed so impenetrable. Yet, we knew that it was time for this marriage to have its temporary divorce. Promise me you will be back, David. We still have the entire summer before we leave each other for college. my tear-drenched girlfriend says. Yes I promise,…

How to show appreciation to others In the contemporary world founded on a broad scope of social structures, different people and groups of persons interact cohesively with one another at a varied length. In the process of this interaction, appreciation comes as a fundamental precept that defines the state of cohesion, interaction and response between…