Gratitude connects us to others and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves. When we are truly grateful, we can count on living the life we want — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Gratitude connects us to others and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves. When we are truly grateful, we can count on… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive, gratitude flows, no matter our circumstances. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a feeling of fullness, a recognition of the heart of what we are receiving in this moment. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Spiritual leaders teach that waking up is a process, that it doesn't just happen once and for all, but must occur again and again when we realize we have forgotten the miracle of being alive, and in recognizing our forgetfulness, we wake to the miracle once again. In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive,… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share
No matter what, I want to experience a sense of peace while talking. As I look out into the audience, Ill remember to breathe… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Here's a practice for dealing with envy...each time you find yourself envious of someone...ask yourself, "What is there that I am noticing in the other person that I want to find in myself?"...If it's money, is it the freedom? The cance to play that money buys? A sense of security? Whatever it is-more play, a sense of security, free time-you… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share
Like so many other positive acts, it turns out that hugging boosts our immune system. Plus it just plain feels good! So hug someone… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
I got sick and tired of a joyless existence, and so have thought a lot in the past few years about how to bring more joy into my life. The more I think about it, the more I believe that joy and gratitude are inseparable. Joy is defined in the dictionary as an "emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share
Gratitude helps us love well by keeping us focused on the beauty in our relationship and the person we love. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
