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Grateful Living
We are a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living. Our programs, educational offerings, and the content on our website are designed to support your daily life during times of joy and adversity. Grateful living is a bold way of being that requires practice, community, and resources, all of which you will find here. Our evidence-based programs promote the joy, belonging, awe, hope, and imperfection that make a grateful life a full life.
Our Mission Statement
We empower people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living.
Our organization was founded in 1969 by Brother David Steindl-Rast, OSB, together with a small group of friends and supporters. Brother David is known as the “grandfather of gratitude” and is one of the most important figures in the modern interfaith dialogue movement. Having Brother David at the heart of our genesis story and being stewards of his life’s work is a gift. His inclusive and transformative teachings are fundamental to what we offer the world.
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meet the team Our Team
Our organization reflects the contributions of many committed staff members, board members, and volunteers over numerous decades. We are grateful for the village that supports this mission.
Organizational Partners
Working alongside, and in collaboration with, organizations whose values and vision match ours is a profound blessing. We take great comfort and pride in partnering with these esteemed enterprises in our collective and complementary efforts to bring forth a better world for all, and we rely on, support, and applaud their efforts.
International Partners
All over the world people are practicing Grateful Living. In particular, we highlight these partners who are bringing Grateful Living alive in a variety of languages, countries, and continents. We hope that you will explore, celebrate, and share their inspiring work.
