You Will Not Be Unhappy If You Are Grateful

A study was done about what causes people to feel unhappy, and in turn what makes them happy. It was found that people can be unhappy and loving at the same time, and also unhappy and serving others at the same time. However, the test showed that people cannot be unhappy and grateful at the same time. To be grateful means we are fulfilled, thankful, and appreciative. When we are focused on what we are grateful for the results are feelings of joy, happiness, and pleasure. We can be grateful for many things from the people who listen to us and love us to the material possessions that mean a lot to us. We won't have unhappy, distressed, and unpleasant feelings which are disagreeable to our senses and thoughts. When we are grateful, we are not depressed and discontent, instead our countenance becomes one of cheerfulness, and we have a sense of being glad to be alive. We are satisfied and fulfilled, and our state of being is marked by peace and contentment. Happiness is one of the by-products of being grateful. If we have joy and are doing the right things, and  living the right way (and we know  it), we will be happy. When we give thanks for what we have and what we have accomplished we can't possibly be unhappy. As an example, one time when I was sad and hurt, someone told me to make a gratitude list noting all the things I was grateful for and while I was doing it I realized these were the things that made me the happiest and I began to feel better. So when you are miserable and down and out, take a good look at what you have, especially your God given gifts and the the non-material, positive qualities no one can take away from you. Chances are you will soon feel the feelings gratefulness and happiness create.