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The Harmony in Gratitude and Belonging: A Thanksgiving Reflection Thanksgiving invites us to pause—to reflect on our blessings and to consider how gratitude connects us to something greater. Gratitude is more than a solitary act. At its essence, it is deeply relational, flowing outward to strengthen our bonds with others and the communities and systems that nurture us. It helps us honor the “Me” and embrace the “We,” creating coherence within ourselves and resonance with the world around us. Over the past few days, I've been considering the ways in which gratitude and belonging guide us toward purpose—and its ongoing journey. When we recognize our unique gifts and contributions, while also connecting with the collective wholeness we’re part of, we unlock a deeper sense of alignment and fulfillment. With this in mind, this Thanksgiving, I invite you to join me in reflecting on.... ❓ How you honor your individual blessings while contributing to the wholeness of your communities? ❓How might gratitude and belonging help you navigate the balance between “Me” and “We”? If this resonates, I invite you to join me in my exploration of gratitude and belonging here: [https://lnkd.in/eV6t3kpU] So, beginning with this Thanksgiving, let’s dare to dream of a world where gratitude shepherds our becoming—a world where “Me” and “We” co-exist in harmony. Let's treasure gratitude and honor belonging, co-creating a future for all rooted in purpose, coherence and our very humanness. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Belonging #Purpose #Humanness #Reflection #DareToDream
Gratitude and Contribution make a full circle. We give (work, family, community, etc) and we receive (by similar experixenes) Gratitude offers us the opportunity to acknowledge, and therefore, understand our place in the continuum. Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!!
I'm grateful that we met up IRL this past summer for what was an inspiring and delightful conversation. I learned a lot about you Anne that I may not have discovered had we not met up. Thanks!
Truly inspiring and insightful Anne. Have a blessed and grace filled Thanksgiving.
Very well said! Wishing you and yours continued gratitude and a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Yes, gratitude is indeed a guide towards purpose and an advancement of purpose. A simple expression of our best selves in alignment to me - we - world!
Interesting how the ritual of gathering around the table with good food and company magnifies this communion isn't it?
Love the framing of gratitude as "we" over "me." I've never thought of it from this POV
Gratitude is more than a solitary act. Love that line Anne Bahr Thompson. I'd go so far as to say it's not a solitary act. It's relational. It cannot exist in isolation of other people or context.
Reflecting on gratitude and belonging truly leads to a more purposeful life. Thanks for reminding us about the balance between 'Me' and 'We'—it's such an important conversation, especially around Thanksgiving!
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2wSome years ago I started a Gratitude Journal and while I've since stopped, it sparked a new way of thinking. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving.