Comments on: 30 Days to a Better Man Day 5: Cultivate Your Gratitude http://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:35:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Win Lhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-96900 Win L Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:19:58 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-96900 Watch the film "Sherlock Holmes" at the part when Holmes is telling is best friend Watson how grateful he felt that Watson survived from the explosion. This is how difficult it is for a man to express his thankfulness for others, and it's what we have to do in friendship. Watch the film “Sherlock Holmes” at the part when Holmes is telling is best friend Watson how grateful he felt that Watson survived from the explosion. This is how difficult it is for a man to express his thankfulness for others, and it’s what we have to do in friendship.

]]> By: Jessehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-94662 Jesse Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:36:29 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-94662 Mr. Highsmith,Thank you for the sacrifices you have made for this country and for the people of Iraq. I truly appreciate you courage and dedication to liberty. Stay safe and come home in one piece.Most Respectfully, Jesse Laser Mr. Highsmith,

Thank you for the sacrifices you have made for this country and for the people of Iraq. I truly appreciate you courage and dedication to liberty. Stay safe and come home in one piece.

Most Respectfully,
Jesse Laser

]]> By: Aaron Highsmithhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-92020 Aaron Highsmith Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:18:46 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-92020 I am currently deployed to Kuwait and doing convoy missions in Iraq. When we were at pre-deployment training I was miserable and constantly angry. I started to realize, though, how blessed I am and I started being grateful; in my case to my creator. I rededicated myself to the religion of my youth. Ever since I experienced that change my life has been a lot better. I'm thankful for all the many blessings that I have, realizing that many people don't have it as good as I do.The main thing is that once i started being thankful, I had a better attitude. Having a better attitude made it easier to face adversity and stress and generally made my life easier. My life being easier made it easier to be thankful and have an even better attitude. It's just this cycle of awesomeness. I really can't think of another way to phrase it.I'm particularly thankful to the founder of this blog and it's many contributors. Most of the virtues mentioned on this blog are virtues that I've already had, but just didn't analyze them the way that it's done here; and most of the advice for interactions with others is stuff that I've already been doing, but now I have a better understanding of the motivations behind these actions and the far reaching benefit of them. I am currently deployed to Kuwait and doing convoy missions in Iraq. When we were at pre-deployment training I was miserable and constantly angry. I started to realize, though, how blessed I am and I started being grateful; in my case to my creator. I rededicated myself to the religion of my youth. Ever since I experienced that change my life has been a lot better. I’m thankful for all the many blessings that I have, realizing that many people don’t have it as good as I do.

The main thing is that once i started being thankful, I had a better attitude. Having a better attitude made it easier to face adversity and stress and generally made my life easier. My life being easier made it easier to be thankful and have an even better attitude. It’s just this cycle of awesomeness. I really can’t think of another way to phrase it.

I’m particularly thankful to the founder of this blog and it’s many contributors. Most of the virtues mentioned on this blog are virtues that I’ve already had, but just didn’t analyze them the way that it’s done here; and most of the advice for interactions with others is stuff that I’ve already been doing, but now I have a better understanding of the motivations behind these actions and the far reaching benefit of them.

]]> By: Robhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-72944 Rob Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:33:15 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-72944 I don't believe in God or a god, so I don't believe you can be thankful for things that weren't due to a person. I would substitute the word "gladness" for "gratitude" in those cases. I don’t believe in God or a god, so I don’t believe you can be thankful for things that weren’t due to a person. I would substitute the word “gladness” for “gratitude” in those cases.

]]> By: 1916home.nethttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-71857 1916home.net Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:55:45 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-71857 @Ex WifeWhats was THAT about! I doubt a blog post is going to take down a marriage. Sounds like your marriage was trouble in the making for a while. @Ex Wife

Whats was THAT about! I doubt a blog post is going to take down a marriage. Sounds like your marriage was trouble in the making for a while.

]]> By: Ex Wifehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-68549 Ex Wife Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:07:32 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-68549 Wow! This article is so powerful that it prompted my husband of 23 years to look up an ex flame ("to show his gratitude") and throw away his marriage! Wow! This article is so powerful that it prompted my husband of 23 years to look up an ex flame (“to show his gratitude”) and throw away his marriage!

]]> By: duschkohttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31669 duschko Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:34:55 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31669 Very well written. Nice one. Keep up the good work. Very well written. Nice one. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Nick Ghttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31667 Nick G Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:16:25 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31667 Hey guys,If any of you have seen The Secret, it has a little bit on gratitude and gratitude rocks. For gratitude rocks -- pick out any two stones that are very special to you. They can be from your garden or from the nearest river. Whatever suits you best. Carry them in your pockets and every time you touch them, think of something you are grateful for.Try it out! -Nick Hey guys,

If any of you have seen The Secret, it has a little bit on gratitude and gratitude rocks. For gratitude rocks — pick out any two stones that are very special to you. They can be from your garden or from the nearest river. Whatever suits you best. Carry them in your pockets and every time you touch them, think of something you are grateful for.

Try it out!
-Nick

]]> By: Jackhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31614 Jack Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:59:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31614 Dang, I don't know if its all that soy milk I drank today but those two stories were tear jerkers!Gratitude and humbleness can be tough for me. I often feel that when I show gratitude that it comes off as fake or out of obligation. Ugh....better get crackin on the next task... Dang, I don’t know if its all that soy milk I drank today but those two stories were tear jerkers!

Gratitude and humbleness can be tough for me. I often feel that when I show gratitude that it comes off as fake or out of obligation. Ugh….better get crackin on the next task…

]]> By: Bretthttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31611 Brett Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:37:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31611 Thank you for the kind words everyone. They truly warm my soul. And I am in turn thankful for wonderful readers like you. Thank you for the kind words everyone. They truly warm my soul. And I am in turn thankful for wonderful readers like you.

]]> By: Danhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31606 Dan Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:29:15 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31606 Fantastic post. Truly one of your best. Fantastic post. Truly one of your best.

]]> By: Paul Kelleyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31605 Paul Kelley Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:18:54 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31605 I'm sure many people will also respond in kind, a few already have, but at risk of being unoriginal this seems like the perfect opportunity to express my gratitude to you Mr. McKay. I've wanted to say thanks to you for some time now, your site has motivated and entertained me since I discovered it several months ago. I believe that the articles you and your associates have written here have contributed to my understanding of what it means to be a man, and my drive to make something better of myself, and you have helped me to take an active interest in areas in my life that sorely needed attention. For all this I am indebted to you Brett, thank you for taking the time and effort to help and inspire me, and all the other men (and women) who follow this site. I hope that we can help you in your own effort to be a better man, And I wish you success in all your endeavors.Best regards Paul I’m sure many people will also respond in kind, a few already have, but at risk of being unoriginal this seems like the perfect opportunity to express my gratitude to you Mr. McKay.
I’ve wanted to say thanks to you for some time now, your site has motivated and entertained me since I discovered it several months ago. I believe that the articles you and your associates have written here have contributed to my understanding of what it means to be a man, and my drive to make something better of myself, and you have helped me to take an active interest in areas in my life that sorely needed attention.
For all this I am indebted to you Brett, thank you for taking the time and effort to help and inspire me, and all the other men (and women) who follow this site.
I hope that we can help you in your own effort to be a better man, And I wish you success in all your endeavors.

Best regards
Paul

]]> By: Jason Legendrehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31602 Jason Legendre Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:59:34 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31602 Thanks guys, great article. This helped remind me I owe a couple of my coworkers a big thanks so I'm taking them out to lunch. I'm grateful for the daily AOM e-mail.Jason Thanks guys, great article. This helped remind me I owe a couple of my coworkers a big thanks so I’m taking them out to lunch. I’m grateful for the daily AOM e-mail.

Jason

]]> By: Mickeyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31596 Mickey Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:35:06 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31596 I shall start on my today list of being grateful by being grateful to you: this series comes in a very timely manner in a moment of life in which I am asking myself exactly who I am and who I want to be.Since the first of June you have given me incredible amounts of food for thought and introspection, and I really love that.So, thank you AoM, because you are the reason I am already a better person! I shall start on my today list of being grateful by being grateful to you: this series comes in a very timely manner in a moment of life in which I am asking myself exactly who I am and who I want to be.

Since the first of June you have given me incredible amounts of food for thought and introspection, and I really love that.

So, thank you AoM, because you are the reason I am already a better person!

]]> By: Erichttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/04/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude/#comment-31595 Eric Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:15:21 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=3345#comment-31595 I am grateful for the following:My children and the way they can always make me feel better about ... well.... everything. My wonderful girlfriend for getting me off my lazy butt and go hiking. Also, for my girlfriend for the way she makes me laugh...as if I hadn't in years. I'm grateful for my bosses being as understanding as they have been when it comes to my divorce and custody battle. My ex-wife...yes I am grateful towards my ex...for teaching me a few things about myself I never would have learned had it not been for going through this fairly difficult experience with her. I am EXTREMELY grateful for the gift I have to play music and express myself through song .... ( drums.... ) I am grateful to have the opportunity to hike to the tops of mountains and feel the fresh air and share it with my girlfriend.That's what I got for now..... I am grateful for the following:

My children and the way they can always make me feel better about … well…. everything.
My wonderful girlfriend for getting me off my lazy butt and go hiking.
Also, for my girlfriend for the way she makes me laugh…as if I hadn’t in years.
I’m grateful for my bosses being as understanding as they have been when it comes to my divorce and custody battle.
My ex-wife…yes I am grateful towards my ex…for teaching me a few things about myself I never would have learned had it not been for going through this fairly difficult experience with her.
I am EXTREMELY grateful for the gift I have to play music and express myself through song …. ( drums…. )
I am grateful to have the opportunity to hike to the tops of mountains and feel the fresh air and share it with my girlfriend.

That’s what I got for now…..

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