How Gratitude and Kindness Go Together for Brain-Changing Happiness

by Kellie Edwards (Meditation teacher and psychologist)

You are probably not interested in my personal opinions about gratitude. If you read something about gratitude you want to know that it’s not just relevant to me but to you as well. Well, at least I hope that’s what you want.

Because that way you might try something that will make a big difference to your day. And even transform your life. OK, I know that sounds like a big claim. But recent neuroscience and psychological research back me up here — and so do my personal experiments.

I have been testing the science in my own life for some time now, and I know that my brain is changing for the better. So too are my feelings of happiness (or if you prefer, my “well-being”). And my ability to regain my balance…