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RESPECT COMPASSION LISTENING KINDNESS Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 2

Sometimes, it’s hard to give well earned gratitude, to say a heart felt thank

“Gratitude. . . can turn a meal into a feast. ” Class Discussion: HOW? “If you’re interested in living a life filled with passion, success, and gratitude, it’s in your best interest to allow yourself to be authentically amazed all the Hold your time. ” breath for 15 seconds and be amazed and grateful you can breathe!. Hold your breath for 15 seconds and be amazed and grateful that you can taste your food! Hold your breath for 15 seconds and be amazed and grateful that you can talk! Hold your breath for 15 seconds and ponder, how can I use my mouth to build a loving world? Class Discussion Together, list at least ten ways you can use your mouth to build a loving world: Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 4

Sonia was blind, until an operation gave her sight. (See the You. Tube story: Two Blind Sisters) Would a teacher or volunteer kindly read the following to the class, calmly and slowly (practise first). Please, close your eyes and keep them closed until asked to open them again. Imagine being blind. Without being able to see, imagine waking in the morning, getting dressed, having breakfast and going to school. Imagine never seeing your friends and loved ones, a sunset, the rain, a snow-covered landscape or a blossoming flower in spring. Imagine not seeing a film or phone message or a beautiful painting. Imagine going to bed at night and it makes no difference whether the light is on or off. Imagine one day being told, there’s an operation you can do that will give you sight. How would you feel? <Pause for at least 10 seconds. > Imagine the special day, being taken to the hospital by loved ones, saying good morning to the doctor and knowing that after the operation, you’ll be able to see the doctor and your loved ones. Imagine the amazement of seeing even the simplest things: the floor, a desk, a pen, and the more spectacular wonders, the light coming through the window and your classmates. Memorize that feeling of amazement and gratitude for being able to see and with that feeling in your heart, take a minute to ponder: how can you use your eyes to build a loving world? Now, open your eyes and be amazed at seeing. . . Class Discussion: Together, list at least ten ways you can use your eyes to build a loving world. . Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 5

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1. Quality of Gratitude Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 10

2. Quantity of Gratitude Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 11

3. Combining Quality and Quantity Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 12

4. Wow Thank Yous for Three People Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude:

5. WOW Feedback When someone shares with you a deep idea or feeling, it’s often supportive and encouragement to give enthusiastic feedback… No need to use the word WOW. Simply sum up what was said, with genuine excitement. “Make it a habit to tell people thank you. ” Ralph Marston - Now, ask someone to share a deep idea, and give them genuine WOW feedback. Make sure no one is left out. Enjoy. . Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 14

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People Gratitude GRATITUDE IS Preventative Medicine. Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide

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People Gratitude Who has the best eyes? Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude:

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People Gratitude A Grateful Home Loving World © 2020 Virtue 5 Gratitude: Slide 21

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