According to Osho, gratitude turns attention into prayer: forced attention feeds the ego, but attention offered with gratitude nourishes the soul. Gratitude dissolves the boundaries of the 'name', weakens egoic craving for recognition, and creates a shared field of love and celebration where individuals melt into an organic whole. Thus even a simple 'hello' becomes nourishment for spirit, not vanity.
Being truly thankful turns attention into love, makes your ego smaller, and helps you feel connected with everyone.