I think gratitude is key for anyone trying to reach their emotional center, as you say. Another thought I had that if you're grateful you're constantly going to be seeking that next pleasureabe experience that people seem to Chase throughout their whole life. Ex: need to work harder to make money to buy more stuff. I think we would be a lot happier and content with our lives if we were grateful for what we do have. Every day I wake up I think of three things I'm grateful for and it immediately puts me in a great mood. Thanks for the share :)