Gratitude
 takes you out of your head and judgment.  Many of you are wrapped up in
 your thoughts, and when you give thanks, it takes you out of that 
mental place of right and wrong, good and bad, and puts you into your 
heart.  When you get out of your mind level, even for a short time, it 
is possible for the Universe to work more directly with you.  Often the 
level of mental activity going on in many of you creates so much 
confusion it is harder for you to get what you want.
Living With Joy