Praise for
The Buddha’s Guide to Gratitude
“Practicing gratitude is like taking your vitamins—you don’t just take them when you’re sick; you also have to take them to stay healthy.”
—Louise Harmon, author of Happiness A–Z
“The most magnetic trait of all time is gratitude! If you want to transform your outlook and your life, read and enjoy The Buddha’s Guide to Gratitude.”
—Susan Seton, author of Simple Pleasures of the Home
“Gratitude is a choice. When we choose to focus on what is right in our lives instead of what is missing, our appreciation for life can give us each a sense of purpose. This book is a guide to increasing your happiness quotient.”
—Nina Lesowitz, author of Living Life as a Thank You
“Becca Anderson has lit the path of gratitude, and spurred us to make this important spiritual practice the center of our lives. The meditations, exercises, and inspirational passages reveal the Buddhist connection to a deep understanding of the bounties of spirituality that we can put into our relationships, activities, and rituals.”
—Elise Marie Collins, author of Super Ager and
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The Buddha’s Guide to Gratitude
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The Buddha’s Guide to Gratitude: The Life-Changing Power of Everyday Mindfulness
LCCN: 2019905276
BISAC: OCC010000—BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation
“I don’t personally believe in an arrived stated of enlightenment. I feel that being human is a constant practice of return. We have moments of clarity, and then we’re confused. We have incredibly sensitive periods of being awake, and then we’re numb. Being human is a very universal and a very personal practice of learning how to return when we can’t get access to what we know.”
—Mark Nepo
Table of Contents
Master Mindful Gratitude, and You Will Master Your Life
Gratitude for the Little Things All Around You
Simple Wisdom: Practice Mindfulness with Understanding and Intentionality
To Be Mindful Is to Be Objective, Non-Judgmental
The Practice of Intentional Awareness
Peace in Every Breath and Every Step
Wherever You Go, There You Are: You Have All You Need
Be Grateful for Each Other, Be Grateful Together
