Thank you Rose for this beautiful reminder. Of late I have been holding the concept and word “tenderness” much, and this piece resonates in that regard as well, especially concerning tenderness toward ourselves. I also love the image and concept of kintsukuroi – it is one I refer to and share often, reminding us that something or someone (we!) can be uniquely beautiful and strong not in spite of having been broken, but because of it. I am grateful for you and for your voice!

Oh my goodness I finally sat to watch this video as part of my morning meditation this morning. It moved me to weeping. What a beautiful and precious gift to have these blessings in Brother David’s own voice, accompanied with such beautiful images and gentle music. This will be added to my list of regular inspirational meditations.

Thank you, Kristi, for your leadership and vision, and thanks to the whole Gratefulness Team for your good works. You make a difference, and I am grateful for your presence in my life, and for giving me so much to share with others. May your work have an unending ripple of goodness into the world. Thank you!

Dear Kristi and friends,

I love a Network for Grateful Living, and I am so grateful for your presence in my life. This “Who We Are” is a beautiful piece. As someone who has spent a number of years in non-profit administration, I have such an appreciation not only for the work that you all do, but the way in which you are doing it: your simple yet profound organizational mission and vision and how you share that with the world, your leadership,Kristi, as ED, your fundraising approaches, and your beautiful open and grateful hearts. I also love your website and social media presence. Sites, posts, and emails are easy to read and navigate and beautiful to look at. Lots of white space…that’s what I love in graphics!

I wish I were a gazillionaire to fund an endowment (😁!), but I will certainly continue to contribute as I am able.

Btw, I am enjoying the Gratefulness in the classroom eCourse.

Thank you for all you do. Sending love and light.

Kristi – this is beautiful, and for me frames the work of the Network for Grateful Living in such clear, accessible language. I especially like how you point out that this way of thinking, feeling and living is not “Pollyanna” – as that argument is one of the greatest points of resistance I feel from others as I try to share my own grateful approach to living. We are surrounded by so much cynicism and fear. So thanks for providing some language around this that I can easily share!

Thanks again – I plan to share this message widely. I am grateful for the Network for Grateful Living!

Amy – thank you so much for sharing this story. What a gift that you had that time with your Mom. Your story resonates deeply with me, as I am getting to a similar phase of life and relationship with my own Dad. I find myself aware, in a whole different way, of the preciousness of my time with him, and my gratitude for all that he has given me throughout my life. He lives far away, and I struggle with worry about him, and am hoping to be able to do just what you did so that we can be closer. Your story inspires and encourages me, so thank you!