252. A Restorative Practice for Days When Hope Feels Far Away

"Gratitude does not require us to appreciate suffering. Sometimes gratitude simply invites us to notice what is present alongside suffering."

What if gratitude was never meant to replace grief, but to sit beside it?

In this episode, I'm sharing the story of one of my last visits with my grandfather before his death and exploring why gratitude and grief are not opposites. Together, we'll talk about anticipatory grief, why gratitude is so often used to bypass sorrow, and a simple restorative practice I return to on the days when hope feels far away.

In this episode, we explore:

Why gratitude and grief can coexistAnticipatory grief and grieving before deathThe difference between gratitude and toxic positivityA simple trauma-informed restorative practice for difficult daysHow grief can deepen our capacity for gratitude

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