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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 7:54:49 PM
Give thanks, and your heart will thank you back, according to a study on the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice.
Inflammation and irregular heart rhythms can increase heart attack risk, but researchers found that participants who had some form of heart damage, whether from a heart attack or years of high blood pressure, had lower levels of inflammation and better heart rhythms after two months of keeping a gratitude journal. The participants were also I'm. Better overall health than people who didn't keep a journal.
Take a few minutes every day for your heart. Reflect on what you are grateful for, even if it's as simple as a good dinner or a loyal four-legged friend.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 05 2016 : 2:54:42 PM
Teresa,
Been thinking of you and wondering how things were going for you! Glad to see you here!
CJ
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 05 2016 : 2:54:00 PM
Gratitude is so important! I try to focus on things to be thankful for on a regular basis.
It's hard on those days when you are just NOT feeling good at all! But I try!
CJ
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| Kangaroo Kate |
Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 10:25:48 AM
sara same here more mental gratitude before going to bed.
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 07:24:04 AM
Theresa so could to hear from you.
I don't write down what I am thankful for but I do acknowledge it either verbally or silently throughout the day or at night before I fall asleep.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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| Kangaroo Kate |
Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 07:06:37 AM
Susan thanks for the information. I am now working up a rejouvenation program for myself. this is one thing I needed to be reminded to ad. I had a mild stroke in feb and had a lot of setbacks but trying to keep myself positive. too easy to get down and discouraged. this is something I did when my son was just starting school we homeschooled. we started our day listing things we were grateful for.. was a very positive habit especially to teach a child.
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 06:52:17 AM
I do this every day, Susan. I don't keep a journal of gratitude, but I sure do count my blessings and thank the Lord every day! How appropriate that loving gratitude, which originates from the heart, has a healing, healthy affect on the heart itself! A profound, life-giving exercise, indeed! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| marjean |
Posted - Aug 03 2016 : 09:43:32 AM
Hi Susan,
This is an excellent topic. I am now a firm believer in doing a daily gratitude testimonial. Whether, verbally or in written form. Both do a great job at making you stop the negative thoughts and end the day on a positive note.
My new subscription box is called the "Happiness Box"! and it is filled with great inspiration to help you find your Happy Place.
Thanks for sharing!
Marsha
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 19 2016 : 1:48:37 PM
I so agree with your findings, Susan. Gratitude brings positivity.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 07:42:13 AM
A happy heart is a healthy heart. It's true!
Farmgirl #6318
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 06:28:58 AM
Yes, much positive information has been leaned from having an attitude of Gratitude. Thanks for sharing this today and reminding all of us to work on it.
Winnie #3109
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 4:15:16 PM
Susan, I have read the information you've posted. Thank you. How true. I live in a community with a lot of senior citizens, and I hear them discussing Gratitude often.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 3:36:58 PM
I'm going to let my mother-in-law know about this. She had a heart attack just last week. Thank goodness it was mild.
Krista |
| KristiW |
Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 08:59:55 AM
I try to always cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Thanks for the reminder about journaling, it's wonderful in so many ways!
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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