Gratitude isn’t easy—but it might just transform your world. Learn how to make it a practice!
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In this episode, Charlie and Brian discuss the challenges of practicing gratitude in a world shaped by fears and modern chaos. They explore how gratitude defies our natural instincts, providing actionable steps to cultivate it through practices like the Jewish berachot (blessings), the four paths of Creation Spirituality, and "praying the news." They emphasize how gratitude can transform even the darkest moments into opportunities for growth, creativity, and community building. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples like the AIDS quilt and the volcanic revitalization of Mount St. Helens, they illustrate the power of gratitude to inspire nonviolence and meaningful action.
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## Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Our Evolutionary Instincts
00:38 Introduction to Gratitude Practices
00:51 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian
01:01 Personal Struggles with Gratitude
02:25 The Practice of berachot
05:08 Praying the News: A Radical Response
10:27 The Challenge of Gratitude in Difficult Times
13:37 Facing Fears and Paper Tigers
14:00 Understanding Mass Extinctions
14:55 Taking Action and Making Plans
15:52 Realistic and Nonviolent Actions
16:39 The Power of Gratitude
18:42 Lessons from History
19:23 Building Community and Nonviolence
20:10 Gratitude in Everyday Life
20:52 Nihilism and Positive Action
22:23 The Importance of Chosen Family
22:54 Finding Strength in Gratitude
25:02 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action
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