There are a few things in this world that everyone agrees on. The most simple and important thing we all want is to be happy. Although there is an App for pretty much anything in this world, there is not one for happiness. There is something that works though, and it works every time. Gratitude. The act of thanking plays the most important role in happiness. Until we are grateful for the things and people in our lives, we will never be satisfied with the things we try endlessly to obtain.
Gratitude has an endless amount of blessings. Firstly, it helps us recognize that we already have enough of what many people have long been yearning for. Secondly, it trains our minds to look at the good things in life. When we let our minds look for problems, we will see many. With gratitude, our eyes can open up to solutions and possibilities. Lastly, gratitude helps us be aware of other people’s favors to us. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) once said, “One who is not grateful to others is not grateful to God.” Therefore, expressing our gratitude to God also involves that we thank those people in our lives who have been good to us.
