1st Point of Light- Gratitude

The following was the 1st of 5 points, written by Cynthia Williams, of www.heartdolphin.com, to help guide us toward happiness in the sometimes chaos of life.
"Gratitude- It is important to be grateful each day for what you do have.  Whatever you focus upon is what you will draw to you.  Try practicing saying "Thank You" for all of life's experiences.  Even challenges are gifts if we realize that within that challenge there is a pearl.  Oprah Winfrey, some years back, spoke about how she never goes to bed without expressing her gratitude for the gifts she has received.  She claims that what she has today was brought to her through practicing gratitude. In my search to help you learn more about how to stay in "gratitude" I found a wonderful web site, totally dedicated to appreciative living.  I checked it out and I feel it is a wonderful way to keep reminding yourself to stay in the appreciation of your life.Please check it out and get her free e-book."

       http://www.appreciativeliving.com/ 

I have also signed up and know that it works! 
When you keep the focus off of your self and your needs, while instead focusing on helping others, serving others, or being grateful every minute for what you have and really feeling the appreciation- your life cannot help but become happier.
Another fantastic site that you can share with your family is http://www.enlightenedarts.com/freeactivities.html.
It provides many ways to share and teach kindness and gratitude to your family.