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Reflections from Living in Gratitude: What is Gratitude?

by Angeles Arrien
In Part 1 of the introduction to her book, Angeles Arrien describes gratitude as a…
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Four Universal Portals to Gratitude: Blessings, Learnings, Mercies, and Protections

by Angeles Arrien
In Part 2 of the introduction to her book, Living in Gratitude Angeles Arrien talks…
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Obstacles to Gratitude

by Angeles Arrien
In Part 4 of the introduction to her book, Living in Gratitude, Angeles Arrien explores…
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The Benefits of Gratitude in the Four Quadrants of Life

by Angeles Arrien
An excerpt from Living in Gratitude: A Journey That Will Change Your Life
Angeles Arrien

Angeles Arrien

About the author

Angeles Arrien, PhD, worked nationally and internationally as a professional and personal consultant with organizations, groups, communities, professionals and individuals. Drawing upon her bi-cultural background and lifelong work as a cultural anthropologist, educator, mediator, and award-winning author, Angeles was known for her deep commitment, integrity and her skills for facilitating positive and sustainable changes with individuals and organizations. She always looked for what was possible, beyond the knowable, to serve the individual and collective greater good. Angeles passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2014.

Her book, Living in Gratitude: A Journey That Will Change Your Life (Sounds True, Inc., Boulder, CO, ©2011), integrates the latest teachings from social science with stories, prayers, and practices from cultures and traditions spanning the globe, and presents a 12-month plan for making gratitude your foundation for daily living.

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