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GIVING THANKS ON THANKS GIVING

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Thanks Giving is a traditional time when many people reflect on gratitude and give thanks for what they already have. Traditionally Thanksgiving started as a harvest festival to give thanks for the harvest collected.

WHAT CAN YOU GIVE THANKS FOR, BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR LIFE?

Could it be for hot running water? shelter, family, friends, food, heating, transport options, work, study, community, hospitals, etc?

The beauty of gratitude is that it amplifies the good we already have, it helps rescue us from negativity or struggles and fosters connection. It heals, gives hope and helps us not feel deflated.

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““Always start with thanksgiving; be thankful for what you already have and see the miracles that come from this one simple act.” ”
— Jim Rohn

Thank You

Happy Life Habits takes this opportunity to thank all the people and organisations that have supported it during this year either by hosting and event, investing in a service or product, being a speaker, a sponsor, attendee, sharing / liking/encouraging social media posts and reading the articles.

  • Gratitude & Journal Habit Immersion Training Course Attendees

    • June, July, Sept and Nov graduates - 45+

    • The graduates who have gifted or recommended the course

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    • Lightside Financial (Priti Shah)

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    • Aegis Life Financial (Yogesh Nagpal)

    • Drop Me Limited (Khilan Shah)

    • Vision One to One (Nehul Shah)

  • Speaker Workshop

    • Uday Shah

  • Inspiration Point Podcast speakers

    • Nick Williams

    • Anuj Shah

    • Chantal Coady OBE

    • Sanjay Shah

    • Beejal Coulson

    • Shandip Shah

  • Companies and organisations hosting events or investing in services

    • BVJ

    • HB Accountants

    • David Phillips

    • Xerox

    • Will Writers Society

    • Shree Chandana Vidhya Peeth (SCVP) Jain School

    • Shishukunj

    • Oshwal Association UK

    • Young Jains

    • Help Veer Now

  • Podcast hosts

    • Malini Shah - Mind, Body Heart podcast

    • Camden Boyd - The Happiness Question Podcast

  • Together in Isolation article contributors

  • Bhavik Haria for his 5 day video challenge

  • Happy Life Habits Community

  • Happy Life Habits Team: Harshna and Priti


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Half A Pomegranate Brian Conroy

Early one morning, the Buddha and his disciples set off on an alms round. He announced that on that day all of the offerings they received would be given to the poor. 

The community sat beneath the red blossoms of a sala tree and waited. Soon all of the most important dignitaries from the surrounding area came to make offerings. 

First to arrive was King Bimbisara. He offered lavish gifts of gold coins, gilded lanterns, and necklaces sparkling with precious gemstones. The Buddha accepted these offerings with one hand. 

Next to arrive was Prince Ajatashatru. He extended offerings of intricate carvings, mouth-watering foods, and sticks of fragrant ox-head sandalwood incense. Again, the Buddha accepted these offerings with one hand. 

These were followed by offerings from minor kings, brahmins, elders and laypeople. The Buddha accepted all of their offerings with a single hand. 

Late in the day, a dishevelled old woman appeared before the Buddha. She bowed respectfully and said, "World Honored One, by the time I heard you were accepting offerings, I had already eaten half of this pomegranate. I am just a poor old woman. The only thing I have to offer is the other half of this pomegranate. I hope you will accept it." 

Those gathered looked on in embarrassment at the old woman's meagre offering. But the Buddha extended both of his hands and gratefully accepted the half a pomegranate. 

When the old woman was gone, the Buddha's disciple Aniruddha asked, "Why did you accept the old woman's offering with both hands, but all of the others with only one hand?" 

The Buddha replied, "This woman gave all she had without expecting reward. I needed both hands to accept such an abundant offering." 

Here is a podcast where I share about gratiude

Shaileen Shah founder of Happy Life Habits speaks about the impact on his mental health whilst working in the Finance / Tech industry and why he has turned to a role of helping people unlock habits that will provide them with more happiness.

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Shaileen Shah is a Happiness Coach, Speaker and Trainer. Previously having been in finance technology for the investment banking arm of RBS during the RBS takeover of Natwest, the RBS takeover of ABN Ambro and the financial crisis he has experienced the challenges brought by uncertainty, change and stress. He is certified in The Science of Happiness and shares through Happy Life Habits. Happy Life Habits Positively Impacts Happiness & Well Being Levels by creatively and uniquely combining Personal Development + The Science of Happiness + Spirituality. A business for Good; supporting the UNs Sustainable Development Goals. For more information see HappyLifeHabits.co.uk.