There are days when being “awake” to the truth of the conditions of the world is more than our hearts may feel able to bear, but these are the moments when taking stock of the opportunities at hand can help. Grateful Living asks us to stop to experience our heart’s truth, to look in order to notice all that warrants our care and appreciation, and to go — taking action that expresses our deepest commitments to a peaceful, thriving, and sustainable world, held as sacred by all, for all.
May this curated collection of poetry, practices, audio meditations, essays, and more awaken your heart and inspire loving action.
Meditations
Silent Peace Meditation with Br. David
This silent peace meditation features opening wisdom from Br. David Steindl-Rast and is presented in…
Collections
Poems for Soft Hearts in Hard Times
Time and again, we turn to the wisdom and comfort of poems when facing life’s…
Videos
A Mighty Purpose
In this video, Bronwen Lankers-Byrne inspires us to stand up for that which we hold…
Meditations
The Great Bell Chant: A Prayer for the End of Suffering
A 7-minute meditation or prayer featuring the words and voice of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk,…
Practices
Bright Word Mandala Practice
In this video, PJ Hirabayashi guides you through the creation of your own bright word…
Collections
Resources on Unlearning and Transforming Racism
Gratitude situates one well to know what can be and must be done to challenge…
Article
Five Small Gestures of Gratitude to Counteract Fear and Violence
Imagine a country whose citizens—maybe even its leaders—are brave, calm, and open towards each other;…
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