"Gratitude is not a denial of hardship. It is a deliberate act of resilience, a refusal to let despair dictate the terms of our lives. To practice gratitude is to exercise quiet courage: to notice beauty amid brokenness, to honor progress while acknowledging pain, and to recognize that even in difficulty, meaning persists. In this way, gratitude is not passive. It is a form of resistance against hopelessness."
"Psychological research affirms what many traditions have long taught: Gratitude is deeply tied to well-being (Portocarrero, Gonzalez, & Ekema-Agbaw, 2020). Studies consistently show that cultivating gratitude strengthens resilience, fosters connection, and supports both individual and communal healing (Bono & Sender, 2018; Diniz, Korkes, Tristao, Bellodi, & Bernardo, 2023; Gill, 2025; Yoshimura & Berzins, 2017). It is not merely a fleeting emotion but a discipline, a practice that reshapes how we encounter the world. Gratitude insists that even in times of uncertainty, renewal remains possible."
Gratitude anchors people in sources of support while also functioning as a compass toward future possibilities. In contexts of political division, environmental crisis, conflict, and collective and personal loss, gratitude can be counterintuitive yet becomes especially vital. Gratitude is not a denial of hardship but a deliberate act of resilience and quiet courage that notices beauty amid brokenness, honors progress while acknowledging pain, and resists hopelessness. Psychological research links gratitude to well-being, resilience, social connection, and communal healing. Gratitude operates as a discipline that reshapes encounters with the world and remains viable through simple, consistent practices like journaling, expressing thanks, and mindfulness.
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