Here in our Stories of Grateful Living, we honor the voices of our community as we invite people to share their personal experiences with gratefulness. Join us in appreciating the explorations, reflections, and insights of fellow community members as we collectively learn what it means to live gratefully.
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#MeToo and the Spiritual Struggle for Gratitude
by Diana Butler Bass
About two hours outside of Lexington, Kentucky sits a small church on a country road…
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A “Modern Elder” Muses on Gratitude in Silicon Valley
by Chip Conley
I said yes, but realized quite quickly that being an elder today - especially in…
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“Pushing Through”: A Poem for Grieving Hearts
by Elaine Mansfield
I thought we’d scatter my husband Vic’s ashes on the earth under the red oak,…
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The Deepening of Gratitude Practice
by Kathleen McCartney
In January 2012, I received a letter from a good friend who now lives in…
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Gratefully Regaining Resilience
by Margaret Wakeley
I have always been a resilient person. I’ve had my fair share of tragedies and…
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Gratitude’s Flip Side
by Laura Grace Weldon
People in positions of authority need to know when their judgments or actions are harmful.…
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Life-Saving Gratitude
by Kristina Voyna
In February 2015, I should have been fine. I had a great job, a good…
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Grateful…in the Worst Three Weeks of My Life
by Cecilia Fernandez-Hall, Ph.D.
I don’t speak of the gift, because not for everything that’s given to you can…
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When Gratitude Holds Hands with Grief
by Elaine Mansfield
“He’s conscious,” the nurse says. I trust this Vietnam vet with his acne scarred face…
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Voices of Gratitude
by Adetola Abiade
In these clips I introduce three amazing people from my circle of friends. May you…
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The Gift of Presence
by Toni Palombi
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh…
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Visiting Brother David at Mount Saviour
by Robert S. Cox
The monastic life is like digging into a well: over the years you dig deeper…
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