Gratitude

A positive and inspiring message that reminds us how grateful we are for the Backyard Bend community.

From Kindling by Peter Schulte

You probably don’t need another Thanksgiving message reminding you to be grateful. But maybe it’s worth saying that gratitude’s value goes well beyond bringing positivity into our lives. I think it’s actually a fundamental ingredient to driving larger social change. See more from KINDLING HERE.

We often seem to think that we are best set up for change by believing the world is on the brink of collapse – as if this will shock and shame us into action. I worry this actually shuts us down more than it inspires.

When I practice gratitude instead, I remember everything I have that those before me did not. I remember all the incredible change that has already happened. I remember how eminently capable humans are of driving change. I think of all the change that is to come.

Most importantly, when I believe that my life is abundant and worth saving, I am most inspired and able to pay it forward.

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