Gratitude can be truly healing – but you need more than a checklist

gratitude is def a powerful thing 🤗 but I gotta agree with the psychoanalyst on this one - it's not just about feeling good, you know? like, yeah, keeping a gratitude diary can be a cool way to start, but if that's all we're doing then we're gonna miss out on the real deal. it's like, what even is gratitude without facing those hard emotions head-on? 🤔

I mean, think about it - how do you know what you're really thankful for when you're not willing to confront the tough stuff? and what about all those people who don't have a "good" life? like, what are they supposed to be grateful for? 🤷‍♀️

anyway, I love that the columnist is exploring this more in-depth now - it's so refreshing to see someone talking about vulnerability and connection 📚💕
 
🤔 I totally feel you on this one... gratitude is defo a powerful tool but it's not just about feeling good or writing down what you're thankful for every day 📝. It's about being willing to be vulnerable, like that psychoanalyst did with her patient 🤗. I mean, we can't just keep our emotions locked up and expect gratitude to magically happen 💯. We need to create space for connection, empathy, and understanding in our lives. And let's not forget that it's okay to feel hate or despair sometimes – it's how we work through those emotions that matters 🤝. I've been trying this "linking" thing with my own mind lately too, and it's amazing how much more profound the experience feels when we're willing to be open and honest with ourselves 💖. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on gratitude! 👏
 
You gotta be real with yourself when it comes to gratitude. Writing down three things you're thankful for every night isn't gonna cut it if you're not willing to get real about your emotions 🤔. I mean, think about it, when was the last time you had a proper conversation with someone where you actually listened to each other's thoughts and feelings? It's easy to say "thank you" but how many of us are actually doing the work to understand each other on a deeper level? 🤝
 
I gotta say, I'm a bit tired of people just going through the motions with gratitude. Like, yeah, being thankful for stuff is cool and all 🤗, but it's not gonna fix everything. We need to get real about how we're feeling and actually talk about our emotions. It's too easy to just pretend like everything is fine when it's not. I've seen people struggle with anxiety and depression, and just telling them to be grateful isn't gonna cut it. They need actual support and understanding from others. We need to create a safe space for people to express themselves without fear of judgment or criticism 🤝. If we want to make gratitude work, we gotta do more than just write in a diary or share what we're thankful for on social media.
 
🤣 I mean, can you blame people for feeling superficially grateful when all we do is scroll through our feeds and post about our 'blessings'? It's like, yeah sure, I'm thankful for this avocado toast... until it gets moldy 🥑😒. But seriously, gratitude needs to be more than just a Hallmark card sentiment – it's gotta come from the heart, ya know? 💖 Like that psychoanalyst who didn't sugarcoat her opinions even when they hurt... talk about true gratitude! 💯
 
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