16 varieties of gratitude journals

16 varieties of gratitude journals

Keeping a list of things for which you are grateful is a good start, but what’s more effective is to feel the gratitude deeply. Describe something specific. Involve as many sensory memories as you can. What did it look like? Sound like? What...
being grateful in times of darkness

being grateful in times of darkness

It’s easy to be grateful when things are going your way. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, your family is healthy and happy, your bank balance is glowing, and you feel on top of the world. “Yay God,” you might say, if you are that kind of person. When you or...
effective gratitude practice

effective gratitude practice

You won’t be surprised to hear that feeling grateful improves your life. It makes sense. Thinking about what’s going well, what makes you happy, and what’s beautiful in your world elevates your mood and helps you feel stronger. A gratitude journal is a great tool for...
12 creative ways you can practice gratitude

12 creative ways you can practice gratitude

When it comes to practicing gratitude, there are many creative forms. Here are some suggestions, collected from browsing the webiverse, that you might like to try. Why practice gratitude? UCLA Health reports that a review of 70 studies that include responses from more...
Gratitude in dark times

Gratitude in dark times

There are no limits on gratitude. It’s easy to appreciate it when things go our way. Even when they don’t, if we look deeply, we can see the good. There is always something for which to be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in the Christian Bible says, “Rejoice always,...
Be open-eyed and present to the richness

Be open-eyed and present to the richness

Recently, I heard Susan Piver talk about the miracle of being alive. “There is an inherent quality of richness in everything,” she said. It’s a good reminder, especially during this month when I am contemplating the kind promise “I will appreciate my blessings.” From...