Specific · Transcendence

Thankfulness

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Thankfulness?

An active, relational expression of recognition — letting others know that what they have given you has mattered. Thankfulness strengthens bonds and generates the kind of goodwill that sustains communities.

When you might feel thankfulness

Thankfulness is a specific form of gratitude, which itself is a type of transcendence. You might experience this feeling in situations where transcendence is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define thankfulness.

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Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore thankfulness and discover related emotions.

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