willing...

[4woody]

Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior. It almost always makes you willing to be of service, which is where the joy resides.

Anne Lamott

[mrmoto]

You are absolutely correct in my humble opinion. I would also add that humility plays a critical part in developing gratitude. Thanks for the post.

[4woody in reply to mrmoto]

agreed... humility makes many things easier... sometimes even possible...