Author: Pat Liberty

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for the few politicians who put our country before their party.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for pen and paper and the simple joy of writing.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for all the pets who have blessed my life through the years. I pray that one day all animals will be safe and cared for.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for the gift of time. This quote is variously attributed to Einstein, Mark Twain and Archibald Wheeler, “Time is what keeps everything from happening at once.” I am grateful for the rhythm of life and the unfolding of time. I am daily reminded that time is precious and tomorrow is promised to no one.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for my friends; that close circle of people who love me as I am and never fail to be there for me. 

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for the prophets of our time who speak truth to power without fear or favor. They are beacons of truth for our times.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for crisp blue skies, vivid fall colors and the simple reminder that we are all part of the life cycle.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for the gift of presence.  As humans we have a unique ability to be completely present to another and offer the gift of ourselves.

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for sunrise. It is the promise of a new day, a blank slate on which I will write with the way I live my life.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.

Every day for the month of November I will post something for which I am grateful. I invite you to join me in this exercise privately or by leaving a comment to share with others. Please share this blog with others and invite them to share this month long practice.

When we live from a place of gratitude within, our energy and being shift, neurobiologists believe it actually rewires the brain.  Gratitude regulates the sympathetic nervous system that activates our anxiety response. By living from a place of gratitude we strengthen the mind/body connection.  Gratitude causes a physiological response that can help relieve stress and pain, improve health over time and lighten depression.

In short, practicing gratitude can make us kinder more peaceful people.

Today I am grateful for a crackling fire on a cool fall day and the faint smell of wood smoke.

What are you grateful for today?

This blog is a safe space. The intent is to civilly engage social and political issues in a theological context. It is predicated on the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity and creation. Disrespectful, hateful and judgmental comments will be removed. Off topic comments, photographs and links to other sites may be removed at the discretion of the moderator.