 In his book Emotional Success, The Power of Gratitude, Compassion and Pride, David Disteno describes gratitude as a type of super-virtue, which he describes as vitamin G. Acting as a catalyst, showing gratitude brings about the emergence of a host of other virtues. When we are grateful, we tend to be more honest, generous, patient, and persistent. Acting most importantly, gratitude provides us the gift of perspective. When we are thankful, we practice deliberate reflection on the bounty of gifts and beauty that surround us each day. Balancing the persistency of life's challenges, gratitude centers our lives around positive appreciation of all that we have and have been given. Lead well this week.