A short video on the benefits of positivity and the usefulness of slogans such as “be genuine,” “be real,” instead of “be positive.”
Joy: The Love That Celebrates
Give Thanks Every Day
Appreciating your many blessings is a skillful way to drive delusion from the mind, feel a sense of joy and peace, and inspire creativity and skillfulness in your daily life. Set an intention to give thanks several times a day. Use these suggested words of appreciation, or make up your own.
The Words That Come Before All Else: The Gift of the Haudenosaunee People to All of the People of the World
"The Universe is a Gift Economy" Talk and Summary
"Appreciate Everything" Talk and Summary
Being appreciative uplifts the heart and mind. Having an attitude of appreciation encourages you to see the good in all people, all beings, all life, and all situations. When you see the good in everything, you are more happy, even in challenging situations. Can a person appreciate a slow painful death from tuberculosis, being unjustly beaten by the police, or contracting cancer? Learn the stories of those wise people who did.