Gratitude Quotes That Help Change Our Perspective on Life

The concept of gratitude has been around since the dawn of mankind, but recently it has become a popular tool used to help people shift their perspective and find happiness. These 13 gratitude quotes are just a few of the many that can help us to pause, think and reflect on all the wonderful things in our lives, and be thankful for them.

“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie

Finding Gratitude in Difficult Times

Start to look for gratitude even in difficult times; although, it may not be easy, it is possible. Accepting things we cannot change or trying to find something to appreciate rather than judge can make all the difference.

“In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart

The Benefits of Gratitude

There are countless benefits to having gratitude, such as improving our physical and mental health, relationships and overall satisfaction in life.

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn burden into blessing.” — Melvin Davis

“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” –Charles Dickens

Being Grateful and Mindful

Practicing gratitude should be done daily, we should be mindful and conscious of being thankful for all the wonderful things in our lives, no matter how big or small.

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” – Henry Ward Beecher

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault

Share Gratitude with Others

Lastly, we should also share gratitude with others. Being a source of positivity and encouragement can have as much effect on us as it does on people around us.

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”– Albert Schweitzer

“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop