The Grateful Living Team

Welcome to the New Online Home for Grateful Living

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Get oriented to our reimagined website with this overview of highlights and where to find your favorite features.

A Year of Gratefulness Gatherings

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I think these gatherings have provided hope to people by helping them to recognize there is a lot more good in the world than bad. They have provided a community of like-minded people and given people tools to expand their awareness. ~ Gratefulness Gathering participant … continue reading

Commencement Speeches to Inspire

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We offer you this selection of commencement speeches to inspire you to mobilize your gifts to serve the world with more and more of your heart — no matter your age.

Thanksgiving Practice: Day 1

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The first of a five-day exploration of belonging, generosity, creativity, non-violence and courage through a Pledge for Grateful Living, crafted by Br. David Steindl-Rast.

Thanksgiving Practice: Day 2

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Day 2 of a five-day exploration of belonging, generosity, creativity, non-violence and courage through a Pledge for Grateful Living, crafted by Br. David Steindl-Rast.

Thanksgiving Practice: Day 3

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Day 3 of a five-day exploration of belonging, generosity, creativity, non-violence and courage through a Pledge for Grateful Living, crafted by Br. David Steindl-Rast.

Thanksgiving Practice: Day 4

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Day 4 of a five-day exploration of belonging, generosity, creativity, non-violence and courage through a Pledge for Grateful Living, crafted by Br. David Steindl-Rast.

Thanksgiving Practice: Day 5

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The final day of a five-day exploration of belonging, generosity, creativity, non-violence and courage through a Pledge for Grateful Living, crafted by Br. David Steindl-Rast.

Water Blessings

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As people grieve over droughts all over the world and oil spills in our oceans, our awareness of how precious water is becomes clearer and stronger.

Unexpected Grace

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Q: Not often, but a number of times during my 55 years of life, have experienced great consolation and a sense of the presence of God in the most hectic of circumstances. I was not praying in any formal way during these times, in fact … continue reading