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Five Pitfalls of Being Stuck in Your Helper Pattern

Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D. By Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.
Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.

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There are five deep-seated, albeit outdated, beliefs that have kept your helper pattern firmly anchored in your daily life.

A "Not Enough" Attitude: Not Enough Time, Stuff, Money, Friends, Opportunities...

Jude Bijou By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

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Do you believe if you had or did something else -- got married, earned more, were thinner, danced better, or had more time -- you'd finally relax and feel okay?

Uplift Yourself, and Others, with Gratitudes

Jude Bijou By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

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If you are feeling a bit "dry”, there is a chance you're taking things in life for granted -- health, friends, family, wealth, or life itself. You're likely focusing on what’s missing. 

Suffering, Seen and Unseen -- Holding Suffering in a Compassionate Embrace

Janet Adler By Janet Adler
Janet Adler

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Each one turns or does not turn into the suffering, grows or does not grow, recovers or does not recover. Completely subjective, comparison is meaningless.

Tuning in to a Daily Practice of Gratitude: The Gratitude Bank

Bill Philipps By Bill Philipps
Bill Philipps

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To make gratitude part of who we are requires our conscious attention throughout each day. Eventually, it becomes routine, and we naturally gravitate toward grateful thoughts.

Something We All Have in Common: Mothers

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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One thing everyone on the planet (animals as well),have in common is that we all have. or had. a mother. Not one of us was born from a father's womb, or from our own womb

Rewiring Your Brain with Gratitude

Steven Washington By Steven Washington
Steven Washington

Rewiring Your Brain with Gratitude

Practicing gratitude has positive effects on our body, mind, and social connections; it improves our health and well-being in numerous measurable and immeasurable ways. 

Why Practice Being Happy for the Success of Others?

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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In today's society, it can be challenging to be happy for someone else's success.  

Is Gratitude the Missing Ingredient in Our Life and Our World?

David C. Bentall By David C. Bentall
David C. Bentall

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Gratitude is like a new lens through which to view the world and our part in it.

How We Are Kept from the Good Life and Community by Consumerism

Cormac Russell and John McKnight By Cormac Russell and John McKnight
Cormac Russell and John McKnight

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Consumerism carries two related messages that dampen the impulse to discover hidden treasure in our own neighborhoods.

Effective Altruism: What Is It and Why Two Different Camps?

Jacob Bauer By Jacob Bauer
Jacob Bauer

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The movement was inspired in part by the philosopher Peter Singer, who has argued for an obligation to help those in extreme poverty since the 1970s. 

Why Purpose And Gratitude Boost Academic Engagement

Mariya Yukhymenko By Mariya Yukhymenko
Mariya Yukhymenko

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When it comes to academic success for college students, having a sense of purpose and gratitude makes a significant difference.

The Blessings of the Entire Nature Kingdom

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We are so blessed to live on Planet Earth, yet we tend to take so much of what is here for granted. This applies not just to our fellow humans, but also to animals, minerals, vegetation, and the whole planet itself. We may also need to be reminded to be grateful for...

The Blessings of the Entire Nature Kingdom (Video)

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We are so blessed to live on Planet Earth, yet we tend to take so much of what is here for granted. This applies not just to our fellow humans, but also to animals, minerals, vegetation, and the whole planet itself. We may also need to be reminded to be grateful for...

Rethinking Gratitude This New Year

Jeremy David Engels, Pennsylvania State University By Jeremy David Engels, Pennsylvania State University
Jeremy David Engels, Pennsylvania State University

Rethinking Gratitude This New Year

It’s a new year, which means that it’s also time to imagine new beginnings and better futures. It’s time, in short, for New Year’s resolutions. Gratitude, in particular...

What’s The Point of Holiday Gifts?

Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut By Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut
Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut

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What’s the point of it all? Shouldn’t the holiday season simply be about family, friends and food? And wouldn’t everyone just be better off spending their own money on things they know they want?

Love First: Broadcasting Love Into the World

Will T. Wilkinson By Will T. Wilkinson
Will T. Wilkinson

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George P. Shears was a retired American chiropractor who became something of a minor wellness celebrity in the 70’s with his invention of Love Casting. George could heal people in one-on-one real time sessions...

Love First: Broadcasting Love Into the World (Video)

Will T. Wilkinson By Will T. Wilkinson
Will T. Wilkinson

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George P. Shears was a retired American chiropractor who became something of a minor wellness celebrity in the 70’s with his invention of Love Casting. George could heal people in one-on-one real time sessions...

Celebration and Release -- Acceptance and Letting Go (Video)

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

tapered candles burning, and some are extinguished.

If we strictly listen to the media and news channels, we would think there is never any reason to celebrate life. From those sources, we hear about murders, corruption, and all kinds of frightening and hurtful events. Where in those stories is there anything to celebrate?

Celebration and Release -- Acceptance and Letting Go

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

tapered candles burning, and some are extinguished.

If we strictly listen to the media and news channels, we would think there is never any reason to celebrate life. From those sources, we hear about murders, corruption, and all kinds of frightening and hurtful events. Where in those stories is there anything to celebrate?

The Art of Constant Wonder: Thank You, Life, for This Day

Pierre Pradervand By Pierre Pradervand
Pierre Pradervand

man and dog in front of giant sequoia trees in California

One of the greatest secrets of life is to know how to constantly marvel at existence and at the world. And one of the greatest avatars of history told us 2000 years ago that if we did not become like little children, we would not be able to enter the realm of inner fulfillment or know happiness.

The Art of Constant Wonder: Thank You, Life, for This Day (Video)

Pierre Pradervand By Pierre Pradervand
Pierre Pradervand

man and dog in front of giant sequoia trees in California

One of the greatest secrets of life is to know how to constantly marvel at existence and at the world. And one of the greatest avatars of history told us 2000 years ago that if we did not become like little children, we would not be able to enter the realm of inner fulfillment or know happiness.

Why You Should Thank Your Past Self

Alisson Clark, University of Florida By Alisson Clark, University of Florida
Alisson Clark, University of Florida

old photo of two young children

Unlike gratitude toward others, being appreciative of ourselves carries an added benefit of truly understanding who we are and feeling connected to ourselves

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