William James, the father of modern psychology, hypothesized that the relationship between emotion and behavior was a two-way street and that behavior can cause emotion and emotions can impact behavior. 

Gratitude is a state of mind that occurs when we acknowledge something good in our lives.  We can be grateful for people, events, things, but gratitude doesn’t have to be the result of a positive life circumstance.

Had a bad day and going home to a pint of chocolate ice cream? Is that an act self-pity or self-compassion? And does it make a difference? 

Have you ever considered why some people always seem to be happy and have a sense of ease about them? They act as if they don’t have a worry in the world and you feel better just being around them.