In that moment, I realized even more deeply how certain places can evoke a profound experience of gratitude for us. This past July, I decided to leave the San Francisco summer fog, and head across the Golden Gate Bridge to a retreat center in warm … continue reading
Joy is not a luxury, it is not a privilege. It is a resilience-giving, life-giving birthright and we can’t call forth in the world something we don’t believe in and embody…and it is as powerful as anger. ~ Krista Tippett On September 21 we celebrate … continue reading
This life is almost confoundingly beautiful and good. Earlier this summer, more than a few of my friends commented on how idyllic my life looks these days, referring, no doubt, to photos of rustic cabins and lakeside retreats in places like Montana and the Berkshires, … continue reading
The primary foundations of our work are creating spaces where we can see and hear, and then, with that foundation laid, we begin envisioning possibilities for change. Seeing and hearing those who have been overlooked is a primary task of leadership and a prerequisite for … continue reading
When lighting that first candle, I put my gratefulness glasses on and wrote a dedication to my friend. In doing so, I saw so clearly how she is a tremendous gift to me. Here in our Stories of Grateful Living, we honor the voices of … continue reading
In the itty-bitty-est way, in my world, I’m turning a corner, stepping out, trying something new. One small step in the direction of inclusion—having an open mind—is possibly everything. Here in our Stories of Grateful Living, we honor the voices of our community as we … continue reading
…waking up with gratitude can literally change the way your day goes. What a lovely day! No matter where we are in the world or what we’re doing, waking up with gratitude can literally change the way your day goes. Scientists have researched how gratitude … continue reading
We drove on through the dark, he and I, talking and laughing and pretending we were piloting a ship through the waves. Living beyond the boundaries of streetlights, I often drive on dark country roads where fog hides in the hillsides. Sometimes only tendrils of … continue reading
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James Source of all blessings, you bless us with summer! A time when many of us are drawn to the nourishing embrace of nature, time … continue reading
When we are passing our gifts along to others, or feeling deep gratitude for the gifts we receive from others, our hearts are already on a path of healing. Can loss make us larger? This was a surprising question that came up in a recent workshop I led on … continue reading