Stories of Grateful Living
“Pushing Through”: A Poem for Grieving Hearts
I thought we’d scatter my husband Vic’s ashes on the earth under the red oak,…
Stories of Grateful Living
The Deepening of Gratitude Practice
A turning point came for me when I realized that I should be truly grateful…
Stories of Grateful Living
Friendship Blooms
Who can explain how the heart opens and love blooms? What’s the magic that connects…
Stories of Grateful Living
Dare to Be Astonished
A pigeon builds its nest on the highest branch of the willow tree outside my…
Stories of Grateful Living
King of Kings
I was awestruck, dumbfounded, mesmerized by the monumental magnificence of this phenomenon. I realized that…
Stories of Grateful Living
The Moment I Knew Gratitude is the Answer to Every Question
We can't change the past losses, but we can change the way in which we relate to…
Stories of Grateful Living
Gratefully Regaining Resilience
I have always been a resilient person. I’ve had my fair share of tragedies and…
Stories of Grateful Living
A Little Bird Told Me So
One day several years ago, when I opened the kitchen door to my garage, a…
Stories of Grateful Living
Gratitude’s Flip Side
People in positions of authority need to know when their judgments or actions are harmful.…
Stories of Grateful Living
Life-Saving Gratitude
In February 2015, I should have been fine. I had a great job, a good…
