Episode Description
Paula discusses the challenges of expressing gratitude during difficult times, emphasizing the importance of gratitude as a grounding practice rather than a performance. She highlights the complexities faced by marginalized communities, including financial stress, racial trauma, and burnout. Paula suggests practical ways to practice gratitude, such as micro-gratitudes, daily reflections, and community acknowledgments. She emphasizes that gratitude can help with emotional regulation, resilience, and reducing anxiety. Paula also addresses the historical weaponization of gratitude and encourages listeners to be gentle with themselves and to seek support from peers and the community.
In this episode, you will hear:
+ gratitude and Thanksgiving reflections
+ challenges of gratitude in difficult times
+ gratitude as a tool and practice
+ practical ways to practice gratitude
+ role of community and peer support
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