Gratitude

Many years ago Oprah suggested people write a thank you or gratitude journal and how it would change one's life. I tried to encourage our family to do this each evening and share one thing he/she was grateful for at diner each evening. No one wanted to do it. So i wrote something i was thankful for each morning.
Years later i was sent the scripture (verse of the day) from Psalm 119:164 from the Message,
"Seven times each day I stop and shout praises
    for the way you keep everything running right."

What i found is when i write down at least 7 praises, it changes my state of being. When searching my memory for 7 things to praise, it drowns out any condemnation or complaints.