Being thankful at all times may not come easily or naturally, but it benefits us in every key area of our lives. A posture and practice of gratitude doesn't just give us higher levels of emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being - it impacts our physical health too.   From heart health to sleep, practicing gratitude has been proven to reduce stress, lower chronic illness, and even prevent disease.   In an age of high anxiety, depression, and burnout, gratitude is a powerful antidote. Through the practice, we get to truly surrender to God's will and that can give us an immense amount of peace.   Our brains aren't naturally inclined to appreciate, so we must develop a gratitude muscle rather than treat it as a one-time behavior.   Considering that our brains aren't naturally wired for gratitude, how do we intentionally make it our posture? Why is gratitude so closely connected to surrender?   In this episode, I'm joined by physician, scientist, and my brother, Dr. Joe Parambil. We talk about the positive impacts of gratitude and how to make it a part of our daily lives.   Gratitude goes hand-in-hand with the process of submission. You can't be grateful if you have your expectations, ambitions, and agendas that have to be met. -Dr. Joe Parambil    Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -The connection between science and faith How do we see God's hand orchestrating the incredible miracles of science?    -Gratitude goes hand-in-hand with submission and surrender How do we maintain a posture of thankfulness even when we're not getting what we want?   -The health benefits of thankfulness How does gratitude affect physical health and even neural pathways?   Guest Bio  Dr. Joe Parambil is a physician, scientist, and man of faith. Dr. Parambil is a Staff Member in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine. He is currently the Director of the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence.   Resources Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌ Work with Me Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on "Work with Me" to schedule a free intake call. Together, we'll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs!  Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free. Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there's a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.   ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

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