The attitude of gratitude helps to keep us healthy & sane

Even as I realize how manipulated public opinion is by the "image makers," I still have feelings of patriotic gratefulness to all those who have sacrificed for the founding fathers' principles down through the years of this country's existence. I'm glad and proud that the USA still exists and that we have the opportunities we do, in spite of all the naysayers who hate us. If the USA were not the golden land of possibilities, people would not be pouring over our borders looking for a chance to make a better life for themselves and their families. Anyway, today is a day to remember all those men and women who have given their lives to protect the ideal that is our country.

 

You may ask what has gratitude got to do with health writing. Studies show that holding an attitude of gratefulness is one of the most beneficial states of mind a person can have. It releases the body's own good chemistry that has protective qualities for the whole system, but especially for the heart and mind.Take a moment today, May 31, 2010, to think about the people who have sacrificed so that you can have your party, picnic or barbecue and continue to enjoy the lifestyle that this country offers.