“We didn’t do our usual gratitude circle around the table this year, saying what we are grateful for,” my recently widowed friend told me. “I just couldn’t do it.” I understood. I drew a blank when my ...

Gratitude is more than transient thankfulness or a courteous acknowledgment. When expressed and experienced regularly, gratitude can alter one’s psychological and physical health. Gratitude involves ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

The eminent Roman philosopher Cicero once said, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others." This ancient wisdom still holds today, as scientific studies confirm the ...