Virtude

Gratitude falls under the virtue category of Transcendence. Transcendence describes strengths that provide a broad sense of connection to something higher in meaning and purpose than ourselves. 

http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Gratitude#nav

How to practice gratitud

• Write down three good thing that you are grateful for each day.
• Over dinner, talk with your loved ones about two good things that happened to them during the day.
• Set aside at least ten minutes every day to savor a pleasant experience.

http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Gratitude#nav

Gratitude as a top strength

If Gratitude is your top strength you are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.

http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Gratitude#nav

Gratitude is an emotion expressing appreciation for what one has—as opposed to, for example, a consumer-driven emphasis on what one wants. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/gratitude

We invite you to reflect this quote, and practice it in your every day life.

This would inspire you to practice perseverance, because this stories are about people who never surrender and continue their lives.