by Kate | Oct 20, 2025 | Gratitude
I encourage you to read these thoughts from Jack Kornfield slowly, with deep and gentle breaths, letting their meaning sink in. (Spacing is mine.) “Gratitude is a gracious acknowledgment of all that sustains us, a bow to our blessings, great and small, an appreciation...
by Kate | Oct 15, 2025 | Chronic healing, Gratitude
Both spiritual traditions that nourish me remind us to practice gratitude always. They recognize that it’s not always easy, but it’s good for us, body, mind, and soul. The Bible says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all...
by Kate | Oct 22, 2024 | Gratitude
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...
by Kate | Oct 16, 2024 | Gratitude
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...
by Kate | Oct 9, 2024 | Gratitude
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...
by Kate | Oct 25, 2023 | 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...
