“It is the overflowing that sparkles in the sun.” – Br. David Steindl-Rast At the end of a warm summer wealth for many, but also a summer of uncertainty for countless others, we are pleased to share some news from the network with you. … continue reading
We lived in New York City, not far from where Dr. Sacks practiced…I imagined that he sat behind a great wooden desk with a small light illuminating the paper in front of him and the consciousness of the people about whom he wrote
This month’s Grateful News focuses on effective alternative health care, empowering economically-challenged neighborhoods, generosity from garbage dumps, and new ecology ideas. Alongside a Doctor’s Care, a Dose of Traditional Healing Indigenous ancestral knowledge and practices, like services provided in public clinics, are free for patients … continue reading
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are – Theodore Roosevelt Dear Friends – In the spirit of doing all that we can with all that we have learned, today we unveil some exciting, important improvements to our beloved website. Please come see… Our … continue reading
A collection of favorite resources – both old and new – handpicked by the Gratefulness staff for your perusal. This page will be refreshed 2 – 3 times per month with “gems” which have particularly moved, touched, or engaged us… How a Penny Made Me Feel … continue reading
A German translation of Br. David’s article “5 Steps to Finding Your Vocation” – “Fünf Schritte wie du zu deiner Berufung findest” – is now available. We are so grateful to Eve Landis, a volunteer for A Network for Grateful Living, who has been translating many of … continue reading
“The Japanese are not the enemy. The Americans are not the enemy. The enemy is War.” August 9, 2015 commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki. This quote is from the film, “Rhapsody in August,” by director Akira Kurosawa, which we highly recommend seeing at this … continue reading
This month’s Grateful News focuses on diversity in the US Justice system, some unexpected beauty of shoe shine workers, medical and conservation promise, and help for refugees. Senate Confirms First-Ever Native American Woman As Federal Judge Diane Humetewa was confirmed 96-0 to serve on the U.S. District … continue reading
Nearly all of us have limited financial resources so we have to make tough choices about how to spend our money. A new roof before the old one starts leaking, or a dishwasher that actually gets the dishes clean? Pay off credit cards, or braces … continue reading
A collection of favorite resources – both old and new – handpicked by the Gratefulness staff for your perusal. This page will be refreshed 2 – 3 times per month with “gems” which have particularly moved, touched, or engaged us… Four Great Gratitude Strategies (Greater Good … continue reading