Why show gratitude?

Over the weekend, I had a great time with my friends and family. Great time and great food. What more could I ask for. I express my deepest gratitude for that abundance in life.

While I am writing this, I ask, how many people are aware of the abundance that fills their lives right now? I guess not many. I'm not in the best position to say anything I guess. And I do know, many people are taking lives for granted that they have forgotten they are actually surrounding by abundance. Having abundance really doesn't mean collecting that unending list of material possessions.

In our materialistic society we are told by others (many through our television sets and media) that we need more stuff to be happy and fulfilled, and when we acquire and possess the stuff they tell us we should have, they bring out more stuff, newer, improved, better stuff and tell us that we need that. But I guess that's how the world develops too! It's a parody in spirituality I bet.

But let me boldly state one thing which is, the vicious circle of material possessions doesn't end until we develop an attitude of gratitude.

How can being thankful for something stop us from wanting more and more possessions?

When you become grateful the aspects of life neglected. Instead of worrying about how you can get your next better car, you explore how you can create your next sign of love. Then your value will change and life appreciation grows. So that greedy appetite to acquire more material stuff lowers.

That's my simple explanation on gratitude. Thanks Marie Callas for your precious spiritual guide.