Dotsie, I do understand the answers, mentally, but right now they haven't been processed fully.
Anno's answers were great, too.
Every so often, since this thread was created, I've taken a stab at putting gratitude to work. It feels like (right now) when I know a word, but can't quite get it to come to mind. I feel a touch of it's vibes. Make sense?
My weekend has been full with the g/c, so I've not been able to dedicate that much thought to it, but even when I was cleaning up after supper (dinner, to some), I was taking a stab at it. Will keep trying and hope to be able to report that it is taking root.

I probably come across as such a negative person at BWS. Sometimes, I can't believe how negative my thoughts are. I hope with recognizing and practicing gratitude, creating and honing my gratitude skills, I will be able to get beyond the negativism within me.

Thanks for answering my questions. Others will probably come throughout the month. Hate to hog your time.