ANNATUDE Week 1: An attitude of gratitude

Who’s Anna? Anna Cela Greenberg March 07, May 28, 2013

So why “Annatude?” What are some personality characteristics that Anna had that were positive and inspiring? How can knowing her story help us in our lives?

Tikkun Middot Character development Mindfulness Study of moral values WORDS TO KNOW: –Middah : a value –Middot : values –Kabbalah: a goal –Focus phrase: something to help you remember your goal.

Gratitude – Hakarat Ha’Tov What does “gratitude” mean? What are some things we can be grateful for?

Practicing Gratitude Task: The food challenge Task: The Gratitude Journal

The Gratitude Jar It’s not easy being grateful all the time, but it’s when you feel least thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude can give you. – Oprah Winfrey

Say “THANK YOU” Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. – William Arthur Ward TASK: Challenge yourself to say thank you as many times as you can in one day. :http//

Setting Our Kabbalot A small, achievable goal that has to do with the value. Examples: –Say thank you to your parents at least two times each day. –Write two things you are thankful for in your gratitude journal each day. –Write thank you notes to family members/friends expressing gratitude. –Give someone a thank you gift for something you appreciate. –Every time you get upset with someone, think about something you are grateful for about them before you speak. –Say thank you prayers every morning and evening.

Focus Phrase Helps us remember our kabbalot. Try to reflect on your focus phrase for a minute or two each morning. –Examples: Thank you Todah rabah Ha’karat ha’tov I am grateful for _____. My needs are met. Modeh ani Songs?