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We’ve been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the new online home for Grateful Living and are thrilled to share it with you a bit ahead of our official launch! Our team cannot thank you – our community – enough for your heartfelt … continue reading
“As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more the good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.” ― Etty Hillesum At A Network for Grateful Living we often refer to gratefulness as … continue reading
“As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more the good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.” ― Etty Hillesum At A Network for Grateful Living we often refer to … continue reading
It’s interesting to notice that when we are in a moment of struggle, we can take our focus off the struggle, and turn our attention towards gratitude. Sometimes, I move between resistance and surrender all day long. If I can bring any amount of gratitude … continue reading
“Grief and gratitude are kindred souls, each pointing to the beauty of what is transient and given to us by grace.” Patricia Campbell Carlson Listening to our community over these last years, it is clear that our mission to share the gifts of Grateful Living … continue reading
Ever since your first cry, you have been transforming everything that came your way. You are a living transformer. First – the body. Things go in and come out. Food becomes energy, then excrement. The lungs are pistons. Air comes in, feeds the blood, air … continue reading
Not taking the blessings of peace for granted, we offer our perpetual thanksgiving. Every day. Today is World Gratitude Day. It is also the International Day of Peace. What a harmonic convergence of goodness. It seems only so fitting that both these occasions would make … continue reading
How to gather with people whose opinions and ideologies differ from ours, and to find the shared heart at the center of it all.
A collection of favorite resources – both old and new – picked by the Gratefulness staff. This page will be refreshed monthly with “gems” which have especially moved, inspired, and engaged us… Rich or Poor? (July, 2016) What makes you rich or poor? A short film (1:00) … continue reading
On Monday, July 25, 2016 – a sunny and very windy day in San Francisco – we celebrated Br. David Steindl-Rast’s life and legacy on the occasion of his 90th birthday at the Cowell Theater. It was a joyous gathering from beginning to the end. … continue reading