💬 Thursday Thread: What are you grateful for?
Let's practice gratitude together
In America, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and, given the election outcome, it might be a day filled with anxiety and tension. I’ve found that gratitude, which is what this day should be about, is a profound way to cultivate mindfulness, compassion and patience. So, today I’d like to share our gratitude with one another.
I’ll kick us off with a few things I’m grateful for this year: the health of my family; the love and support I get from people in my real life and here online; the ability to keep so many amazing books in one place on my Kindle; all of the new friends I met on the campaign trail; my new decadent decision to have one glass of champagne every night with dinner; all of the technology that makes life easier.
👉 And for today’s Thursday thread, here’s what I’d like to know:
What is something you’re grateful for in your life right now?
How do you practice gratitude in your life?
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Today I’m grateful that I’m still on this earth, willing and able to work for truth, decency, kindness, justice. Gratitude doesn’t come as easily as it used to. As a blue dot in a sea of Florida MAGA red, I’ve found a better way to cope. Every time I see one of those horrid signs or flags I loudly (loudly is the best part) say something I am grateful for.
I am grateful for my Irish máthair who planted seeds of faith, faced fear with fortitude, and possessed a will of steel and the heart of our ancient warriors. Thank you to the many activists and grassroots organizers for your efforts and mentorship. Today I remain steadfast in a belief that practicing gratitude and taking meaningful action can enable us to navigate this political “hellscape” while preserving our Democracy. Finally, my lasting appreciation to Kamala and Tim for delivering a glimpse of leadership defined by strength, empathy, and a belief in truth and the “rule of law”.