Gratitude seems to be a simple concept; at least at first glance. That is until we take a deeper look into the concept by examining how it impacts individuals in our society. Gratitude is defined as “ the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Okay, that sounds easy enough, right! A person shows gratitude when they are thankful or show appreciation for something or maybe even someone. Yes, this is true, but gratitude has more layers to its application than that example alone.