Gratitude

I have come to realize, again kind of a no brain-er, that the key to happiness and success in life is an "Attitude of Gratitude."

If one is constantly complaining about lack, then lack and the associated feelings (depression, despair, anger, etc.) will abound.

However, if you focus on the many wonderful experiences and 'things' then the feelings associated with them (joy, feeling fulfilled and happiness, among others) will also continue to abound.

Funny thing about feelings and emotions, they tend to multiply...rapidly.

So, even in hard times, always focus on what you have, be it the love of a child or spouse, the ability to get out of bed in the morning or even that old clunker in the garage that still works and you will feel enriched and the gratitude everyday.