How Do You Feel Grateful During Difficult Times?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 4, 2010 -- In today’s economy many people are having a hard time trying to find things to be grateful for. People are losing their jobs, losing their homes, and finding it difficult to pay their bills.

Dave Block, from www.mygratitudelife.com, was in this situation. He was facing foreclosure and unemployment. Instead of being part of the problem, Dave chose to take action and be part of the solution.

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How Do You Feel Grateful During Difficult Times?

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“I want to set an example for others to follow that will inspire people to have vision, purpose and faith.” Block said. “I want to encourage people to take action toward their own personal goals through cultivating a habit of gratitude.”

In 2009 Dave started the “Gratitude Tour.” Dave and his “Grat Pack” embarked on this journey that included random acts of kindness and encouraging a community of gratitude making joyful contributions to society.

The 2010 “Gratitude Tour” kicks off on May 13th in Miami and will include stops in Orlando, Cocoa Beach, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, NYC, and ending in New Haven, CT on May 21st.

Dave has used the power of social media to spread the word about his mission. He and Deanna Collins, creator of the Gratitude Jewelry Collection and the Gratitude Circle (http://www.thegratitudecircle.net), connected this way.

“I’m really excited to network with other individuals working to share the power of a life lived in gratitude,” Dave said. “I am happy to be able to connect with people like Deanna along the way so I can also help support the work she is doing with the Gratitude Circle.”

“Gratitude and being appreciative is a concept that really resonates with millions of people right now,” Collins said. “People are growing tired of the gloom and doom scenario and are longing to connect in a more meaningful way.”

Research has shown that there are tremendous health benefits to living a life full of gratitude. The Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness, conducted by Robert Emmons (University of California-Davis) and Michael McCullough (University of Miami) has shown that grateful people have higher levels of positive emotion, life satisfaction, vitality, optimism and lowers levels of depression and stress.

“It becomes really clear to see the incredible impact something as simple as a regular practice of gratitude and thankfulness can have on your well being.” Collins noted.

Dave will be filming a video during the 2010 Gratitude Tour with the objective of showcasing the gratitude community of the world. Block and Collins will connect when the 2010 Gratitude Tour makes its last stop in New Haven, CT on Friday, May 21st.

Dave Block, aka "Dave, the Gratitude Guy" is an emerging entrepreneur on a mission to spread the message of the importance of having daily gratitude around the world. Dave developed the Gratitude Ball, which once held in your hand and squeezed is a powerful reinforcement tool. It’s a gentle reminder to feel positive energy—putting you in the right state of mind immediately. He is also the creator of the Gratitude Tour, a way to embrace and share the feelings brought about by a life lived in Gratitude. Dave is filming a video during the 2010 Gratitude Tour that will showcase the Gratitude community to the world. The main purpose of this tour is to be surrounded by positive people, learn from their experiences, inspire others, and make much needed contributions to society. Dave wants to show what people are doing to make a difference in their lives and the people around them. His vision is to educate people about the true value of Gratitude and how making this decision to be grateful is the key to opening the doors of happiness. For more information, please visit www.mygratitudelife.com

Deanna Collins, a life coach and jewelry designer, founded the Gratitude Collection in 2007. The Gratitude Circle, the online community for the Gratitude Collection, aims to become the premiere online resource for inspiration and merchandise that cultivate a positive outlook on life and create opportunities for people to share their personal stories of gratitude. Deanna is proud to showcase Kazuri beads in the collection. Kazuri, a fair trade organization, provides employment for several hundred needy people, especially women. It has created a source of income for many women who would otherwise have had few options to provide for themselves and their families, including many women with disabilities, single mothers, and women widowed by the Aids epidemic that has swept through Africa. To learn more about the Gratitude Circle and the Gratitude Collection, visit www.thegratitudecircle.net. For more information about Deanna go to www.deannacollins.com.

More information can be found online at http://www.thegratitudecircle.net

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