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Bruno J. Navarro's avatar

So lovely to hear your various ways of expressing gratitude!

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Simon J (Life Coach)'s avatar

Amazing article. Thank you! This is a beautiful reminder that gratitude is not about turning a blind eye to what’s wrong in the world - it’s about staying grounded enough to keep fighting for what’s right. There’s something profound in the way you describe gratitude as a stabilizer, a kind of emotional anchor in turbulent times. It’s easy to sink into frustration, to let the weight of injustice steal every ounce of light. But gratitude doesn’t ask us to ignore what’s broken; it simply reminds us to hold onto what’s still whole, to recognize that even in the midst of anger, there is still love, connection, and moments of unexpected grace.

Your journey through The Thank You Year is proof that gratitude isn’t passive - it’s an action, a choice, and sometimes even an act of resistance. Writing a note, acknowledging kindness, taking a moment to appreciate the hands that made a meal - it all reinforces our shared humanity. In a world that often feels heavy with division, gratitude can be the thread that weaves us back together. So yes, stay mad. Stay aware. But also stay thankful, because that’s how we keep moving forward with clarity, strength, and purpose.

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