I was blessed with a new use for gratitude last night while I was praying. I had anger in my heart for someone and was praying about the situation. I felt compelled to offer up gratitude for that person. WHAT??!!! That's not how it works. :)
So, I did. I was amazed at how quickly the anger disappeared and love replaced it. It was quite amazing. I went to bed thinking of this concept and vowed to write it down the next day. Alas! I had already forgotten upon waking but this morning, I was blessed to have anger again and have the need for gratitude. It works like a charm.
I will warn you though. It's a little painful because most of us like to be angry. It serves a purpose. It allows to dwell on unfairness and victimhood. Anger allows us to be selfish, which is a natural response to most everything.
So, be prepared, when you are angry and trying to forgive, gratitude is the quickest way. But, it'll happen so fast that it'll take just a minute to check your selfishness and move on with a happier life.
