Gratitude in this New Normal
As Thanksgiving approaches, you’re probably thinking about all the things you have to be grateful for this year. This holiday is often our reminder of all the blessings in our lives…even if the year has been a tough one. For many, gratitude has either been an incredibly easy or an overwhelmingly difficult thing for the past couple of years. With a pandemic, racial justice issues, climate change, financial crises, food insecurity, gender equality, and so much more, learning how gratitude fits into your “new normal” may feel daunting. Here’s what we recommend if you’re struggling this year or just want to remind yourself how to focus on appreciation and thankfulness. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the ability to recognize the goodness in your life. This “goodness” could be due to your surroundings, the actions of another person or group of people, opportunities you’ve been given, or your own hard work. Being grateful is a virtuous quality that provides yo...