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“When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” Tecumseh

Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that,  whenever you can.  

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This Week's Focus: Gratitude

Key Points:

*Gratitude reminds us that we belong to each other. 

*When we’re grateful, we recognize the intention and effort that went into those actions on our behalf, and the benefits they gave us.

*When thankfulness flows into compassion and compassion blossoms into action, then the true power of gratitude is realized. 

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The root of joy is gratefulness...It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. David Steindl-Rast

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Gratitude

Gratitude is like a compass that guides us back to what truly matters. When we pause to acknowledge the good—even in small, ordinary moments it trains us to notice subtleties—the way light shifts, the sound of rain, the steadiness of our practice. 

Science tells us gratitude is powerful medicine. It eases stress, softens anxiety, and even helps our bodies heal. But beyond that, it deepens our connections. Every time we say “thank you” to someone—whether for a grand gesture or simply standing by us—we’re weaving threads of trust and warmth into our relationships. 

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts; it means letting the hard parts coexist with the good. 

As we move through the ebb and flow of life, gratitude often emerges as a quiet but profound companion—one that deepens our practice and softens the edges of even the most challenging moments.