Become New with John Ortberg 2. Practicing Gratitude Every Day
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Nov 11, 2025 Discover the transformative power of gratitude as the host delves into why it matters. Learn how adopting a mindset of appreciation can reshape your perception of life's gifts. Explore the difference between feeling entitled and recognizing the blessings you've received. Engaging personal stories highlight the importance of mentors, inviting reflection on those who've influenced your journey. Experience practical exercises that encourage daily gratitude and foster deeper connections with others.
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Gratitude Begins With Right Thinking
- Gratitude starts when we remember we are not owed anything and yet have been given everything.
- Thinking deeply about gifts naturally leads to thankfulness, not futile thinking.
A Simple Framework For Gratitude
- Gratitude needs a perceptual framework: a benefit, a benefactor, and a beneficiary.
- Recognizing those three elements turns ordinary goods into reasons for thankfulness.
Gift Versus Entitlement Orientation
- If we see good things as our right they won't produce gratitude.
- Seeing blessings as unearned gifts should naturally evoke gratefulness.
