2021
What kind of ministry will we be?
The question Jesus asked his group of disciples, “Who do you say I am?”, is one he continues to ask each of us, but also, the collective us.
As we transition from spring to summer, from masks to no-masks, from pandemic protocols to pre-pandemic protocols, we must ask the question once again: who do we say Jesus is? The entirety of our lives, of our ministry, of our church depends on how we answer that question.
The church exists to make disciples, and disciples exist for the sake of the world. Disciples don’t exist to make the church bigger. Rather, disciples are forced to answer the question, “Is my church forming people to live like Jesus?” As we have discussed in previous posts, the role of the church is the same as our own lives: to follow Jesus and to help others follow Jesus.
So the question is, as the world opens up, what kind of ministry are we, and what kind of ministry do we want to become? Mark Laberton outlines several types of ministries:
- The Self Absorbed: the ministry is exclusive, self-enclosed, cliquey
- The Invisible: functionally a non-factor in the world. Culturally, emotionally and socially absent and irrelevant
- Oppressive: Imposing hostile and cruel ordinances on others and prefers being mean and correct to loving and relational
- Siloed: it’s no secret that one of the most segregated times of the week, across many demographics is Sunday morning
- Bad News: one of condemnation, harsh critique and “fire and brimstone”
Can we, as a ministry, move from being an ecclesiastical-industrial complex to the tangible hands and feet of Jesus? Are we committed to loving the forgotten, the unseen, the undesirable, the uncool, and can we do so in unexpected, creative, counter-intuitive ways filled with compassion, tenderness, and care?
We know two facts as we address these questions. The first is that any change in the ministry or in the church begins with me (and you). It is the well-known line from Gandhi about “being the change you wish to see.” The second truth is that the church, and the ministry belongs to Jesus and he is with us as we go about his work and business.
2021
Discipleship is Our Primary Call
In Christian circles, the word “call” often gets tossed around quite a bit, without much inspection or definition. For us, calling isn’t a category for those who pursue some form of recognized ministry (paid or volunteer). Calling is about answering the questions: Why are we here? What are our lives about? What are we to make of being human? Who is a good person and what is the good life and how do I get it?
Calling isn’t about doing a specific job, attending a specific school, marrying this person or that person or staying single, or buying this house or that house. Certainly God may have an opinion on those matters, but ultimately, they are choices that we are responsible for making. This is why Augustine said, “Love God and do what you like.” All of Scriptures are filled with what we referred to as the “Primary Call”, namely, bearing the image of Jesus in our specific day-to-day life is our calling. It is easy to think that calling is the same as a job, or doing specific mission work, or making a finite choice.
Rather, calling is about being a disciple of Jesus. A disciple is someone who is learning from another how to do something. The word “disciple” has the same roots as the word “learning”. A disciple is an apprentice, a student, a learner. Hence, in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Teacher” before He is referred to as Lord, Victor, or Messiah. Do what Jesus instructs, follow his commands and put His teachings into practice and you will come to see Him as Lord, Victor and the Messiah. That’s the route the disciples took.
We are all disciples of someone, or rather, a lot of someones. All the magazines, tv-shows, Instagram posts and preachers are all trying to be your teacher. We all have people, groups, or media that seeks to answer for us those questions we asked at the top of this article.
Most of us do the “do what we like” part of Augustine’s quote and ignore the “Love God” component. But, loving God is doing what God wants. As Jesus said, “when you follow my commands, you’re loving me.” Doing what Jesus said to do is loving God. To be able to “do what we like” has to coincide with the “love God” aspect of Augustine’s quote. If we are doing what Jesus said to do, then, matters like which school to attend, which job to take, or who to date will fall in line. This is parallel to the teaching of Jesus to “seek first the Kingdom of God and all the rest will given to you.” To be blunt, we can’t expect God to give us a specific “calling” if we are ignoring and neglecting the primary call we’ve already been given in Scripture. Obviously God can and has done that in the past, but its not the route God normally takes. If we are deceitful, causing damage to our neighbors, plotting destruction, conspiring in lust, acting in greed and otherwise ignoring the teachings of Jesus, when we need to make a decision about something important, God may be silent on that matter because we haven’t wanted Him around in the other areas of our lives.
So if our primary call is to be a disciple, then what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Simply put, a disciple of Jesus is someone who is rearranging the affairs of his, her, or their life to the ends of becoming like Jesus. It is about living your life the way Jesus would live your life if He were you. Now, He can’t live your life. Only you can live your life, and Jesus already lived His life. But, being a disciple is actively seeking to have the character of Jesus, and to approach our day-to-day in loving and harmonious relationship with the Father, avoiding what is harmful and choosing what is good for others.
In order to do that, we need to be with our Teacher. To learn from someone and to become like someone we have to engage with that person. It was easier for Peter and John because they could physically walk with, sleep next to, share a meal with Jesus as they moved about the Middle East. For us, we engage in things like prayer, reading Scripture, interior conversation with the Spirit, musical worship, and acts of service as ways of being with Jesus, learning from Him and seeing His power, provisions and presence in our lives.
As we move towards summer we’ll talk about the role of service, specifically GUMY’s summer missions in our discipleship-both in ways we’ve gotten it wrong and in ways that we’re seeking to remedy that.
2021
The Primary Call
As we approach summer we are greeted with the opportunity to engage in service. Typically we travel to various parts of our country or internationally. Due to the pandemic, we are staying local and serving in Kansas City with our partners in the Argentine District of KCK and Center of Grace.
This is a good thing. While we might lament the loss of long van rides, exploring a new city, and the fun of staying far away from home, this move to staying local this summer reminds us of two important truths.
It reminds us that our primary call as Christians is to be a follower of Jesus right here, and right now. Our primary call is to be a disciple of Jesus for the next ten minutes. In all our aspects of life-big and small, with family, friends, classmates, co-workers, neighbors and enemies-we are to be expressions of God’s grace, truth and love. In the midst of ordinary life we face the mundane and sometimes boring task of following Jesus by loving, serving and caring for those our lives naturally intersect with and bump up against.
If we are going to follow Jesus, it begins right where we are. God will not work with you anywhere other than where you are. So, to meet God and to discover what He is up to in the world, we have to be with Him right where we are, with the people around us. Our work of laboring with God begins in this moment, today, with whatever is presented in front of us. That might mean something exceptional and spectacular, and if so, may God give us the courage and humility to face it. It might mean something small and little, like unloading the dishwasher, and if so, may God give us the courage and humility to face it. As Mother Teresa reminds us, “Do small things with great love.”
Secondly, this shift to staying local this summer reminds us that engaging in service is not about us. It is about the people we are partnering with, addressing or at least becoming aware of the systems and policies that keep people and neighborhoods marginalized and oppressed, and then asking in what ways we can be of help. If our goal of mission trips is simply to socialize with our friends, or to take a vacation that incorporates some acts of service that we can feel good about, we’ve grossly missed the point of servanthood and the call of Christ upon the church in the world. We’ll discuss this more in the upcoming weeks.
But for now, ask yourself this:
“What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus for the next ten minutes? What can I do that will contribute good, love, and kindness into the world? Who can I be in God’s realm for the next ten minutes?”
2021
Our Acknowledgement
GUMY has struggled to find the right words to respond to the racial injustices towards our friends and neighbors who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We’ve also struggled to express our support for the racial justice movement sweeping the country. The few words we have conveyed fell short and failed to comprehend the pain of our colleagues of color and partners in the outdoor community. The racial justice movement has forced a reckoning of the deep racial injustice around us and laid bare our complicity. We are a white-led ministry that operates on stolen Native lands that are not yet safe for all. Recent months have revealed how much more we need to do to live up to our values as an church centered on love, justice, and mercy. We missed too much. Our hearts hurt, but our pain is nowhere near what our neighbors who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color have suffered. We are sorry for the harm we’ve caused.
To truly step up to this work, we must confront the UMC’s lack of progress and take full ownership of the legacy of our failures. We must listen to and support our Black, Indigenous and colleagues of color first and commit to becoming a more inclusive and equitable church. And we will amplify the true leaders on justice and equity.
This work is urgent and lifelong. We will never be “done.” We’re recommitting our time and resources to this essential part of our mission of living like Jesus and serving the world.
We are here for the work of forging a more just world.
2021
Using an Emotions Wheel
I know you might be thinking, “What in the world is a Feelings Wheel, and what makes it practical for my everyday
life?” A Feelings Wheel is a tool used to help recognize and communicate feelings. Although it may seem a bit extra, a Feelings Wheel is a way to work smarter, not harder with teenagers when identifying and managing emotions. To get a better picture, a Feelings Wheel is a circle that at the center has “core” or basic emotions (emotions that are more easily identified or expressed) and “secondary” or more complex emotions on the outer edge.
So, what’s the point? The more specific your student can be in labeling their emotions, the more understanding you will have for them and they will have for themselves. My go-to feeling when I was a teen was “frustrated.” It was my answer when I was hurt, anxious, insecure, disappointed, or powerless. But really, it was my answer to explain my negativity without having to be vulnerable. Aren’t those other secondary emotions more honest and accurate though? A Feelings Wheel allows us to open up instead of hiding behind what is the easy or standard answer. Increased relief comes with increased specificity in identifying our emotions and empathizing with them.
Core emotions can be seen as the eight-pack of crayons and secondary emotions are the 64-pack. The eight-pack gets you by with the necessities, while the 64-pack can be a blend of multiple emotions that provide a more specific label
(for example, yellow vs. macaroni). Core emotions are happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise, and anger. Secondary emotions encompass any other emotion. With a Feelings Wheel, the core emotions are at the center of the circle—which is the easiest place to start. After choosing the most accurate core emotion, you can use your finger to identify the more specific emotions that you connect with on the outer edges of the circle. These more specific emotions are what you can explain to others so that they have a deeper understanding of what you are experiencing. That’s a way better than the “frustrated” answer, right?
Not only is it helpful for others to understand what is going on inside of us, it is helpful for us to know what is going on inside of ourselves. When we identify our feelings specifically, we are able to learn how to respond and take care of those emotions more accurately.
So, what can this look like for your family? Here are a few ideas to use the Feelings Wheel:
- Practice often. Add the Feelings Wheel to conversations about the highs and lows of each person’s day with the whole family at dinner or in the car. This allows greater insight into what your teenager’s day has been like as well as normalizes talking about real emotions instead of using just the easy or go-to answer. When you participate in using a Feelings Wheel, you are modeling appropriate ways to process and communicate emotions as well as giving them an opportunity to share without feeling targeted or in the spotlight.
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This might be a good opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation and help bring light to the shift. Use the feelings wheel to help them identify the emotions they are feeling in that moment. Typically, when we hold our emotions in, they eventually explode. Being able to talk prior to an explosion can be preventative by allowing them to take care of their emotions before they are forced to. Emotions demand to be felt. You can choose when to take care of them, or they will choose for you.
- Use it during a shutdown. Your teenager might not be the “blow up” type, but that doesn’t mean all is well inside. If your student seems more quiet or isolated, it can be helpful for you to pursue them and check-in. Referencing the Feelings Wheel can help them see what they may be experiencing and is a beginning to understanding it better. Sometimes they might not even realize what is going on inside of them until they are given the words, especially since there may be situations in which some feelings and expressions of those feelings seem similar to one another.
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Empathize. We all respond to situations differently, and our emotional response is no exception. By being specific in how we use our emotions, we can pinpoint a common shared experience that will us to understand what each other may be feeling. Empathizing with where they are allows them to feel accepted even if you do not agree. (That is a conversation for another time!)
Again, this may seem like a completely different shift from your family’s norm and may be a little awkward at first. But can you imagine what it would be like for your family to have the freedom to communicate to each other how you are actually doing? This could be a brand new avenue for each person in the family to not only be able to understand each other, but to know how to take care of each other as well. This could continue to make your home the safe haven everyone runs to, the best part being that everyone becomes involved in making it happen.
Use it before the breakdown. Your teenager might go through seasons when they are more sensitive or on edge.
Download the Feelings Wheel Here:
2020
Go Forth and Love
This Advent devotional is written by Emily, one of GUMY’s adult leaders.
Love.
Such a simple word with such great meaning. It is something we are taught before our first conscious thoughts as our parents and relatives exclaimed it to us as newborns. We are taught love from God as children with the “Jesus loves me, this I know” song. It’s easy to tell friends you love them and it becomes a big deal to say it to a significant other.
Love is the greatest gift we have been given as told in 1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest is love.”
With this great gift of love, God asks us two things: love God and love your neighbor. It sounds like a very simple and easy request. In some cases, it is easy. It’s easy to love your family, your friends, people that hold the door for you, your favorite teacher, etc.
Yet in some ways, this simple request seems as if it’s on the other side of a mountain. How do you love the person who cut you off in traffic or the one who was rude to you at the grocery store or the one who seems to thrive off of being malicious to others?
We had a GUMY lesson a couple weeks ago prepared by one of our adult leaders and when the scripture was read, my thought was “That’s it. That’s the answer.” In Colossians 3:12-14 NIV, it says “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
As I’ve grown older and learned more about the world and about people, I have tried to live out each of those words. I have tried to learn and live out empathy. What a comfort it is when you see a Bible verse, unknown to you, that explicitly states how you try to live your life. I refer to moments like these as “God things”.
These words are how I try to love my neighbor when it is difficult. By showing kindness, compassion and patience when some may say they don’t deserve it. By showing gentleness and empathy and attempting to learn more about their life experiences that would cause them to act in a not so loving way.
Now to bring this beautiful concept back to our little corner of the world, where do I see our students show love? The short answer is everywhere.
I see it when they show up eager to do mission work. Whether its something as simple as raking and picking up leaves, something as big as replacing some rotten wooden boards, or something as monotonous as painting and more painting. Their willingness and excitement to serve others shines from within them. That’s love.
I see it when they show up to GUMY nights, even when it’s another Zoom call after a day of Zoom calls. When they show up ready to hear a lesson and participate in discussion. I see it when they talk about their experiences and what God means to them and their experience with God. That’s love.
I see it when they show a resilience and as positive of an attitude they can have in this year of unknowns. So much has been taken from them, we are living in a time of civil unrest and an intense political climate along with the probability of change hanging in the air. None of this makes it easy right now. I also see it when they are willing to be honest with themselves and
others by saying “this really sucks” and being candid about their feelings. I see it when they take things day by day, doing their best with what they have. That’s love.
I see it when they join in conversation with their peers or adult leaders or just others in general. I see it when they are willing to listen, empathize and try to understand others. I see it when they celebrate not only their successes, but their loved ones successes as well. That’s love.
And most especially, I see it when they are just being themselves. When they give themselves the kindness and grace they deserve. When they are just doing what they love to do and enjoying every moment of it. When they are living out our church and GUMY mission of loving God, living like Jesus and serving the world. That’s love.
That’s love. It’s all of the big things and so much of all the little things. Go forth and love.
2020
What Joy Means to Me
This blog is written by one of our amazing students, Olivia. Give it a read and grow in joy!
When you google “joy” you get the basic definition stating that joy is “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” This of course is not incorrect, but I’ve learned that joy is more about expressing God’s greatness. Knowing that He is constantly by your side and making sure your glass is half-full is such an amazing feeling!
I was so excited when Jeff asked me to write a blog for this week. Especially about joy! As our favorite places shut down, family events get canceled and loved ones get sick, it’s hard to feel joyful. For me, joy is all about the small moments in life. This dreadful year has helped me a ton with focusing on the little things.
So many things come to mind when I think of joy. My family, friends, softball, the outdoors, Christmas time…I could go on for days. In my opinion, you can find joy no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Of course it can be difficult, but that’s when you look to God for help. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11. He wants us to feel joyful!
As I mentioned earlier, I have been focusing on finding joy in the little things. Whether it’s playing board games with my family, exercising or going on socially distanced coffee dates with my best friend. I know that this difficult time will pass, but for now I’m going to enjoy the moments I can. I get that powerful joy feeling when I’m around the people and things that I love. To me, joy and love go hand in hand!
I recently read a book called When God Winks. The author talks all about how the coincidences we experience in life are actually God’s way of letting us know he’s looking out for us. When I’m feeling down, it’s hard for me to find a way out of my bad mood. Then all of a sudden here comes God with all this joy to give. Whether he’s sending a family member to check in on me, or bringing the sun out from behind the clouds, He’s leading me to find joy.
This advent season I request that you find joy in all places! Remember that it is God’s gift to you. Enjoying those small moments while you’re stuck at home can make for many joyful memories. Lookout for the “Godwinks” when you think everything is going wrong and keep joy in your heart!
2020
Peacefully Together
This Advent Blog is written by an Adult GUMY Leader, Lisa.
Peace is one of my favorite words! We use it casually, “Peace out!” and sometimes a bit more formally. (Pastor Kyle signs his church emails “Grace + Peace.”) It’s even one of many names we have for Jesus. “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6.
I was born during the time of the Vietnam War. In the years surrounding that conflict, songs about Peace were literally everywhere. Mostly, as a kid in the 70’s, I thought of those songs as specifically defining peace as an absence of war. In 2020, I think it’s time to broaden the definition. This year has brought so much: the Black Lives Matter movement, a global pandemic and its impact on the economy, and frequent reminders to take care of our one, precious Earth.
Black Lives Matter. It’s been a movement for a while, but recently it has become much more visible. I’ve had the opportunity this year to peacefully protest, alongside both Black and White brothers and sisters. When I first participated, I thought, okay, I’ll go hold up a sign. But as I learned more about systemic racism, racial profiling, and unfair practices, I found that, if I care at all about Peace, this is a movement I can’t ignore. “Jesus said, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40.
The Pandemic. And the Economy. We are all swimming in the same ocean and our actions have an impact on each other. We each contribute to a more Peaceful society and care for each other, every time we do a small act of kindness (wearing a mask, washing our hands, social distancing.) I feel certain that if we take care of each other, the economy will follow. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
The Earth. “God blessed the people and told them to fill the earth and take care of it.” Genesis 1:28. God gave us one earth on which to reside and he gave humans the job of caring for it. As I look out my back window, I see a most peaceful scene: Six horses are beautifully and peacefully grazing in the pasture, as the snow falls all around them. The horses appear to be at Peace. They don’t seem to know that there’s a pandemic. Black and White and Brown horses are all grazing peacefully, side by side, trusting that the earth that God has given us, will provide for them.
Friends, I wish you Peace this Christmas season. Find Peace in the little moments: standing up for others, caring for friends, or just spending time (remotely or safely in person) with each other. GUMY Love!
2020
2020
Thankful People Become Happy People
IT ISN’T THAT HAPPY PEOPLE BECOME THANKFUL PEOPLE. RATHER, THANKFUL PEOPLE BECOME HAPPY PEOPLE. BEING THANKFUL IS A KEY INGREDIENT IN LIVING A LIFE OF HAPPINESS.
NEGATIVE-BIASED
THE SAD TRUTH IS THAT THE BRAIN TENDS TO FEED OFF OF NEGATIVITY. OUR MINDS SEEK OUT AND LATCHES ONTO NEGATIVITY MUCH QUICKER, EASIER, AND FOR LONGER DURATION’S OF TIME THAN IT DOES WITH THE GOOD AND POSITIVE ASPECTS OF A SITUATION. RESEARCHER AND PSYCHOLOGIST DR. RICK HANSON COMMENTS THAT THE NEGATIVE STICKS TO THE BRAIN LIKE VELCRO. IT LATCHES ON ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, AS IN, QUICKER THAN THREE SECONDS. NEURONS IN THE BRAIN FIRE INSTANTLY, CREATING A NEGATIVITY CHAIN, A HIGHWAY FOR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS TO DRIVE DOWN WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION. THIS CAUSES US TO VIEW OUR ENVIRONMENT, PEOPLE, AND EXPERIENCES WITH A NEGATIVE BIAS. AND UNFORTUNATELY, OUR SOCIETY TENDS TO BREED AND CULTIVATE NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENT, PEOPLE, AND EXPERIENCES.
HOWEVER, IT TAKES ROUGHLY 20-30 SECONDS FOR THE BRAIN TO PROCESS A POSITIVE AND GOOD EXPERIENCE, MOMENT, OR ASPECT. FAR MORE EFFORT IS REQUIRED FOR OUR BRAINS TO BUILD UP A POSITIVE NEURAL NETWORK.
SO, HOW DO WE REWIRE AND RE-TRAIN OUR BRAIN TO BE POSITIVE-BIASED RATHER THAN NEGATIVE-BIASED?
HERE ARE THREE WAYS I RECOMMEND SHIFTING OUR FOCUS FROM THE NEGATIVE TO THE POSITIVE:
SEEK
SPECIFY
SAVOR
SEEK THE POSITIVE.
LIFE GIVES US VARIOUS KINDS OF EXPERIENCES, EACH ONE LACED WITH SOMETHING GOOD. HOWEVER, WE OFTEN DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO THE GOOD. WE OVERLOOK IT AND FIND THE NEGATIVE. EVER NOTICED A “BUT” PERSON?
“IT’S BEAUTIFUL WEATHER TODAY, BUT, TOMORROW IT’S SUPPOSED TO RAIN.”
“I LOVE MY NEW CAR, BUT, IT’S TURNING RADIUS ISN’T LIKE MY OLD CAR.”
EVEN WHEN WE HAVE SOMETHING GREAT GOING FOR US, WE LEAN TOWARDS THE NEGATIVE. BE A “BUT” PERSON IN THE OTHER DIRECTION, OR AN “AND” KIND OF PERSON.
“MY CAR BATTERY DIED, BUT, IT’S AWESOME I HAVE A CAR, THE FUNDS FOR A NEW BATTERY, AND FRIENDS WHO CAN HELP.”
SPECIFY THE POSITIVE
OFTEN TIMES, WE’LL BE GRATEFUL FOR THE GOOD IN GENERAL. THIS IS A GREAT START. HOWEVER, RATHER THAN SIMPLY STATING “I’M THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY”, WE CAN BECOME MORE SPECIFIC, AND NAME ONE PERSON AND THREE SPECIFIC AND DISTINCT ASPECTS ABOUT THEM, OR THINGS THEY DO THAT WE’RE GLAD FOR.
SAVOR THE POSITIVE
SPEND SIGNIFICANT TIME SAVORING THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL ASPECTS OF LIFE. IF WE ARE GIVING THANKS FOR SOMETHING, GIVE YOUR BRAIN THE APPROPRIATE THIRTY SECONDS TO CATALOG IT, DIGEST IT, AND SOAK IT INTO YOUR NEURAL NETWORKS. PERHAPS:
TAKE THREE DEEP BREATHS BEFORE YOUR MEAL AS YOU GIVE THANKS FOR THE ABUNDANCE OF NOURISHING FOOD IN FRONT OF YOU, AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO COOPERATIVELY TOILED TO BRING IT YOUR TABLE
PUT 30 SECONDS ON YOUR CLOCK, AND ACTUALLY FILL THE ENTIRE TIME FINDING THE GOOD IN A SPECIFIC SITUATION
SLOW IT DOWN. KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL IN WHICH WE HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND WRITE OUT WHAT THE GOOD IS, OR SPEAK IT TO ANOTHER PERSON. THIRTY SECONDS IS EASIER TO FILL WHEN WE’RE WRITING IT DOWN OR CHATTING ABOUT IT. WHEN WE JUST THINK THROUGH IT IN OUR MINDS, THIRTY SECONDS QUICKLY BECOMES A CASUAL TEN SECONDS AND WE MOVE ON.
PRACTICING GRATITUDE BOOSTS OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, INCREASES OUR CONCENTRATION, LOWERS STRESS WITHIN THE BODY, FOSTERS HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS AND GIVES US A HAPPIER FRAMING OF THE LIFE WE LIVE.
HOW WILL YOU PRACTICE GRATITUDE TODAY?