Kindness and Gratitude

<p class="p1">Thanksgiving</p> <p class="p3">With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to pause, reflect, and dive into a conversation about kindness and gratitude.</p> <p class="p3">In a world that sometimes seems chaotic, where headlines can be overwhelming, we often find solace and strength in the simplest of things—kindness and gratitude. So, I think it’s important that we advocate for spreading kindness and fostering gratitude in our daily lives.</p> <p class="p3">As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally dedicated to expressing gratitude, I want to explore the power of kindness in our communities.</p> <p class="p3">Kindness is like a ripple effect. When we are kind to others, it creates a positive impact not only on them but on ourselves and the people around us. It's a simple yet powerful force that has the potential to transform our communities and spread throughout the world.</p> <p class="p3">Now, what about gratitude? How can we incorporate gratitude into our daily lives, making it more than just a once-a-year practice, celebration, family feast?</p> <p class="p3">Gratitude is about acknowledging and appreciating the good things, big or small, in our lives. One way to make it a daily habit is to keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things you're thankful for each day. It could be as simple as a kind word from a friend, a beautiful sunset, or that your car started right up when it was time to leave for work this morning. I truly believe that everyone, from any walk of life, can find something to be grateful for. In fact, a few years ago, I had a great conversation with retried Marine, Craig Grossi. His book, Craig and Fred, tells the story of how he rescued a dog - named Fred - while fighting in Afghanistan and had to make some tough decisions to ultimately bring Fred back home. Now, they travel the world and speak to audiences about being stubbornly positive. Listen to this clip:</p> <p class="p3">(Clip from Craig Grossi)</p> <p class="p3">It's all about finding joy in the little t