When we attune to life’s gifts and pause to appreciate them, we can open ourselves to the joy that is available to us. Grateful Living nourishes our capacity to hold, simultaneously, life’s sorrows and its gifts. In welcoming the great fullness of life with great fullness of heart, we leave the door open for joy’s emergence. The invitation — the possibility — lies in developing a practice to which we can return as a touchstone for gratitude, even in the most challenging times.
May this curated collection of poetry, stories, essays, audio and more open the doorway to joy, even in difficult times.
Videos
The Beauty of Living
In this short film, Annie Norgarb exemplifies waking up grateful through her reverence for ordinary…
Articles
When Savoring a Pleasant Moment Is a Radical Act
In this beautiful essay, Ari Honarvar suggests, “Perhaps the most radical act of resistance in…
Grateful Changemakers
Grateful Changemakers: Radical Joy for Hard Times
When I receive a gift, I am conscious of both the gift and the giver.…
Meditations
Meditation on Gratitude and Joy
Let yourself sit quietly and at ease. Allow your body to be relaxed and open,…
Articles
Spirit Bathing for the Worried and Beleaguered
Spirit Bathing invites the worried and beleaguered into the flowing waters of grace and reassurance.…
Stories of Grateful Living
Gratefully Regaining Resilience
I have always been a resilient person. I’ve had my fair share of tragedies and…
Poetry
Lilly
At fifty-three, I sometimes feel a subtle but irreversible sadness seeping into my blood. I…
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