TNMU #186: Practicing Gratefulness

You know what gratefulness is. But how well do you practice it? And why does it even matter? Leaning on the words from other thought leaders and from his own journey of practicing this discipline, Mark looks at this idea in today’s episode.   Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Expanded Notes: Why does it matter  Perspective -- keeps your focus away from just getting/using/consuming Contentment -- you are more than your circumstances; God's blessing is not measured by what you have or don't have Bigger vision -- God's kingdom seems upside down Modeling -- showing your son, your family, what it means How do you do it Mantras Journal Be fully present Grow your awareness to how most of the world lives  Acts of kindness / gratefulness (Give it to others)