The word gratitude comes from the Latin root gratus, meaning “pleasing; welcome; agreeable.” Gratus is also the root of related terms such as grace, gratuity and gratis, all signifying positive moods, actions and ideas.
Where did the idea of gratitude come from?
'Gratitude' derives from the Latin 'gratia', which, depending on the context, translates as 'grace', 'graciousness', or 'gratefulness'. Gratitude never came easily to us human beings, and is a diminishing virtue in modern times.
How do you develop gratitude?
Try these ideas:
- Each day, think of 3 things you are grateful for. Nature. People. ...
- Start a gratitude journal. Making a commitment to writing down good things each day makes it more likely that we will notice good things as they happen.
- Practice gratitude rituals. Some people say grace before a meal.
