Yusef:

Gratitude is the gateway to the Heavens and opens the heart like none other. 

When you express deep gratitude the heart opens in a connection to God that allows blessings (that are continually pouring forth) to be accepted into your life. Just a small heart opening changes the human condition to allow the divine within you to manifest/bring forth the blessings into your life and into the world.

The positive energy pouring forth in reciprocal communion of gratitude has the ability to counter the negativity present in your world.

Give thanks with JOY which amplifies the gratitude.