When my mother passed away I was 20.

So for years I kept mum about my passion for needle arts.

Children may not notice the positive moments in life unless we point them out to them.

It is hard to get in the habit of forcing yourself to find three things on a regular basis that you are grateful for.

Religious people are happier.

What I've learned is there's a scientifically proven phenomenon that's attached to gratitude, and that if you consciously take note of what is good in your life, quantifiable benefits happen.