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Giving Thanks for All the Little (And Big) Things in Life

By David Steindl-Rast

Originally featured in Spirituality and Health magazine in 2002, this article by Br. David continues to illuminate the power of wonder in cultivating gratefulness. With surprise as an entry point, we can open to life’s complexity quite simply.

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Finding Joy and Gratitude Even During the Toughest Times

Elizabeth appears to be a naturally positive person. However, she’ll be the first to admit that getting to this place took real work. A cancer diagnosis over twenty years ago led her to reevaluate her life and shift her perspective to one of gratitude.

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Rob Dube
2020
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The Healing Power of Gratitude for Cancer Survivors

Research has shown that practicing gratitude can boost your resilience to stress, promote well-being, and reduce depression. In addition, gratitude interventions have been shown to lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and improve immunity.

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Lakeshia Cousin
2019
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The Opposite of Toxic Positivity

“Tragic optimism” is the search for meaning during the inevitable tragedies of human existence, and is better for us than avoiding darkness and trying to “stay positive.”

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Scott Barry Kaufman
2021
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7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude that Will Motivate You to Give Thanks Year-Round

Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but the benefits are enormous.

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Amy Morin
2014
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