In these times that feel SO disorienting and discouraging, we nonetheless have much to be thankful for.

I’ve started a gratitude journal several times, and never continued for very long.

A recent email from my colleague, Ocean Robbins (Food Revolution Network), reminded me about the HUGE benefits of practicing gratitude.

Science is actually finding that practicing gratitude – by writing things we are grateful for each week, or EVEN BETTER daily – actually makes us happier and more productive. It also makes us more interested in helping others. Oh, and we report being less stressed and more likely to exercise, too.Continue Reading