In the letter to the Ephesians, Saint Paul gives a very specific instruction:  “Be filled with the Spirit… giving thanks always and for everything.”  (5:19-20)  Here are two simple ways to put this into practice, and change your life and life of those around you.  One is to start a gratitude journal.  Just recently, four of my spiritual directees had mentioned the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal.  Each day they write down five or so specific things for which they are grateful. They each said it was having a profound impact on their spiritual life.  One even invited his spouse to join him in the activity before their evening meal.  It’s…