Stories of Grateful Living
One Year Wiser
Through the practice of gratitude we can create a powerful antidote to carry with us…
Stories of Grateful Living
The Stupid Simple Way of Manufacturing Gratitude
I was going through a particularly down period. I was doubting myself and feeling like…
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Through Compassion to Serenity in the Mindful Viewing of Japanese and Western Films
From 1990 - 2016, Dr. Francis Lu and Brother David Steindl-Rast led annual 5- or…
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The Resilience of the Family in Film: Epics of Love, Loss, and Recovery
(From a 2016 film seminar) This selection of films focuses on the role of the…
Stories of Grateful Living
Making Fear a Motivator
As she shared her worries, I realized a unique and delicate opportunity had presented itself.…
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Aliveness
Dedicated to Brother David Steindl-Rast who turned 90 years young on July 12, 2016. Sometimes…
Stories of Grateful Living
Finding Faith After a Brush with Tragedy
When a faith-challenged mother has a brush with tragedy, suddenly it all makes sense. "Is…
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I Have a Dream Speech
With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation…
Stories of Grateful Living
When the Well Runs Dry
Like the river beds and lakes here, I have found myself yearning to be filled…
Stories of Grateful Living
Trees as Teachers of Gratitude
The trees are aware, they take care of the future and each other; they are…
