The Power of Gratitude

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November 2010 | TRT 8:12

Robert Emmons explains how gratitude has the ability to heal, energize, and change our lives.

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The world's leading expert on the science of gratitude reveals the power of gratitude to transform our lives and offers tips for cultivating it. More about Robert Emmons.

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