Joy and Gratitude

To live a better life, Oprah encourages readers to become more aware of the opportunities for joy and gratitude that already surround them. Opportunities to experience joy and gratitude are omnipresent in everyday life; living happier does not have to mean finding more or new opportunities for joy and gratitude, it is rather about recognizing what already exists. For example, one can experience greater joy by learning to let go and live in the moment as Oprah did when she danced on stage with Tina Turner and let herself forget her inhibitions and self-consciousness. Gratitude can be found in everyday experiences as well and can include things like being grateful for a healthy body or a good book. At the same time, a healthy body and a good book are also things that can bring joy. Therefore, where one finds joy, one also typically finds an...