We are on this planet but once, and to spend it holding back our gushing appreciation of the things that light us up is a shameful waste.

I've been blessed in so many ways.

All ways of living can be sanctified, and for each individual, the ideal way is that to which our Lord leads him through the natural development of his tastes and the pressure of circumstances.

When you're not winning it's easy to complain!

A lot of people don't enjoy their jobs, and it's one of the main things we like to complain about.

When I compare my slow and unprofitable life with the frequent and wonderful mercies received, it shames me, it silences me, and leaves me inexcusable.

Only hour by hour gratitude is strong enough to overcome all temptations to resentment.

In my experience, if you are not radically grateful every day, resentment always takes over.

Gratitude asks, "Why me? Why do I get all that I have?

The first thing on Dr. Amen's master to-do list, the first thing he sees each day, is his gratitude list. Rather than just writing down a few things, he keeps a running tab on what he is grateful for, looks at it every day, and adds to it as joyful moments occur.

The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of pain, thanking God during a trial, trusting him when tempted, surrendering while suffering, and loving him when he seems distant.

Stand up for 1 to 2 minutes, and thank God for the many blessings in your day and life. (Chapter 6 will inspire you even more with the power of gratitude for your mental health.) Stretch your shoulders and arms, but close your eyes to worship God in silence. Squat up and down 5 to 10 times while thinking about how you are becoming Daniel Strong. With each repetition, thank God for a strong, healthy body and the ability to move.