New agers across the Maine and the rest of the nation embrace the concept of expressing gratitude for the blessings in their lives. Not only does this bring self awareness and call attention to the good things in your life, some believe that expressing sincere gratitude releases positive energy to the universe. According to the new age belief, gratitude activates the Law of Attraction bringing positive energy into your life.
According to Harvard Health Publications, research supports that expressing heartfelt gratitude does indeed bring about positive changes in the lives of those who make it a habit. In Praise of Gratitude published in the November 2011 Harvard Mental Health Newsletter, explains that
“Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” And further explains that it helps people to “connect to something larger than themselves as individuals — whether to other people, nature, or a higher power.”
Positively Maine, an organization designed to teach and share positive psychology through a series of educational workshops offers a workshop called The Transformative Power of Gratitude and Appreciation! as one of it many offerings. Future workshop times and registration information can be found on their website.
In the Direction of Dreams contains daily inspirational quotes followed by a brief reflection on the quote and expressions of gratitude for a quiet life in rural Maine.
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