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Q&A

Grateful Self-Acceptance

by Patricia Campbell Carlson
Q: is loving oneself a knowing, or a refreshing feeling in the soul? how do…
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Stories of Grateful Living

Simple Gestures

by Sarah Heffernan
[quote text="Be a lamp or a lifeboat or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk…
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News & Announcements

Christmas Letter from Br. David

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Courage does not eliminate anxiety, but bears it without fear. The opposite of fear is…
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Collections

Blessings and Practices for a Grateful Thanksgiving

by The Grateful Living Team
A collection of Thanksgiving resources — both old and new — handpicked by the Grateful…
Community Reflections

Gratefulness as Support: Community Voices

by The Grateful Living Community
How are you finding gratefulness a source of support during this challenging time? This is…
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Poetry

I Awaken Before Dawn

by Helen Moore
I awaken before dawn, go into the kitchen and fix a cup of tea. I…
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Poetry

The Most Important Thing

by Julia Fehrenbacher
I am making a home inside myself. A shelter of kindness where everything is forgiven,…
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Poetry

On Safety

by Nadine Pinede
When the storms of life come bearing down threatening to lash you senseless, seek shelter.…
Articles

The Healing Gifts of Gratitude

by Colette Lafia
Last spring, a close friend and I had a serious disagreement. In one of our…
Practices

Grateful Living Conversation Starters

by The Grateful Living Team
Questions to spark meaningful conversations at holiday gatherings and other occasions throughout the year.
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Meditations

Silent Peace Meditation with Br. David

by Dankbar Leben
This silent peace meditation features opening wisdom from Br. David Steindl-Rast and is presented in…
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