The dynamics of how a practice of gratitude grows and develops [takes] shape as a kind of soul's journey through progressive stages:

1. Awakening to the sources of gratitude in our lives
2. Exploring and nurturing them


3. Using a practice of gratitude to go live, to grow into an authentic and resilient self


4. Learning to live gratefully in relationship with the world — and giving back to the world.

— Alan Jones, Seasons of Grace by Alan Jones, John O'Neil