I believe that one should feel grateful in order to give thanks. Without doing this it quite seems dishonest to yourself. In possessing gratitude you will generally be a much happier person all around with little depression or sadness. We all have the skill of gratitude inside of us its just up to each and every of of us if we want to use it or not. For some gratitude can be very difficult because it is something that does not always come quick and easily. For many people like this gratitude is a skill that they need to constantly work on in order to improve their happiness. In my future I will continue to show gratitude each and every day for this wonderful life I have on earth, my family, friends, and good health.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/choose-to-be-grateful-it-will-make-you-happier.html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/choose-to-be-grateful-it-will-make-you-happier.html?_r=0