Several philosophers have noted that an overabundance of any of the elements of gratitude, beyond the level called for by some genuine act of benevolence, might also constitute a moral failing of a certain kind.
It might be fairer to say that many of the elements of gratitude can be explained by or accounted for in an emotion (what we might call the emotion of gratitude), but there is more to gratitude (the proper response to an act of beneficence from an agent) than can be accounted for in an emotion.
Practicing mindfulness brings an element of compassion, gratitude, confidence, and kindness towards oneself.
One of the most notable elements of the Gratitude formula is its lexicon.
In addition to this view is the repeated emphasis upon the doctrine that God alone is humanity's sole benefactor, and for these reasons the response of gratitude is an important element in the structure of the covenant.
But the government is seen as reluctant to undertake a purge of militant sympathizers because it owes a debt of gratitude to the most radical elements, some Afghan veterans, who fought hard against the opposition in the 1994 civil war.
An attitude of gratitude.
But repeated displays of gratitude?
