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Gifting Gratitude: Finding Light in What Remains
In this heart-centered December episode, Amy explores how gratitude can become a gentle source of light — especially when life feels dark or uncertain. Drawing inspiration from seasonal celebrations of light across faith traditions, she reminds us that gratitude doesn’t erase our grief… it helps illuminate what still holds meaning.
Through personal reflection and practical guidance, Amy offers simple ways to “gift gratitude” — to ourselves, to those who’ve walked beside us, and even to the memories of those we’ve lost.
You’ll learn how gratitude and grief can coexist — and how both can guide us toward growth, peace, and renewed purpose.
In this episode:
Why nearly every major faith tradition honors light during this season — and what that teaches us about hope.
How gratitude becomes its own kind of light in times of loss or transition.
Four ways to “gift gratitude” — to yourself, to others, and to what remains.
Why investing in coaching, even when finances are tight, is an act of self-gratitude and courage.
Reflection Prompt:
“What light still glows within me — and how can I tend to it with gratitude this season?”
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagining Your Next Chapter Call – Give yourself the gift of reflection and direction for the year ahead.
Quote to Remember:
“Gratitude doesn’t erase the darkness — it reminds us that darkness isn’t all there is.”
00:00 - Introduction: Finding Light in What Remains00:25 - The Challenge of the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" When Grieving00:52 - The Season of Lights: How major religions respond to the dark winter (Hanukkah, Advent, Diwali, Kwanzaa)02:02 - The Sacred Meaning Behind Light Rituals in Different Faiths03:26 - Navigating the Mixed Emotions of the Holidays After Loss04:22 - Reframing Gratitude: Why it's okay if it feels complicated05:05 - The Power of "I'm Grateful and Sad": Holding both emotions simultaneously05:44 - Gratitude as a Light that Does Not Erase the Darkness06:18 - Practice 1: Writing a Gratitude Note to the Person or Loss you Miss07:53 - Practice 2: Thanking Someone Who Has Stayed in Your Life (The Ripple Effect)08:37 - Practice 3: Offering Yourself Gratitude for Surviving and Adapting10:49 - Honoring Both the Darkness and the Light11:38 - Self-Care is Self-Preservation: Why coaching is an investment in your healing13:42 - The "Oxygen Mask" Metaphor: Putting Yourself First14:19 - Closing Message and Encouragement
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By Amy Lindner-LesserIn this heart-centered December episode, Amy explores how gratitude can become a gentle source of light — especially when life feels dark or uncertain. Drawing inspiration from seasonal celebrations of light across faith traditions, she reminds us that gratitude doesn’t erase our grief… it helps illuminate what still holds meaning.
Through personal reflection and practical guidance, Amy offers simple ways to “gift gratitude” — to ourselves, to those who’ve walked beside us, and even to the memories of those we’ve lost.
You’ll learn how gratitude and grief can coexist — and how both can guide us toward growth, peace, and renewed purpose.
In this episode:
Why nearly every major faith tradition honors light during this season — and what that teaches us about hope.
How gratitude becomes its own kind of light in times of loss or transition.
Four ways to “gift gratitude” — to yourself, to others, and to what remains.
Why investing in coaching, even when finances are tight, is an act of self-gratitude and courage.
Reflection Prompt:
“What light still glows within me — and how can I tend to it with gratitude this season?”
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagining Your Next Chapter Call – Give yourself the gift of reflection and direction for the year ahead.
Quote to Remember:
“Gratitude doesn’t erase the darkness — it reminds us that darkness isn’t all there is.”
00:00 - Introduction: Finding Light in What Remains00:25 - The Challenge of the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" When Grieving00:52 - The Season of Lights: How major religions respond to the dark winter (Hanukkah, Advent, Diwali, Kwanzaa)02:02 - The Sacred Meaning Behind Light Rituals in Different Faiths03:26 - Navigating the Mixed Emotions of the Holidays After Loss04:22 - Reframing Gratitude: Why it's okay if it feels complicated05:05 - The Power of "I'm Grateful and Sad": Holding both emotions simultaneously05:44 - Gratitude as a Light that Does Not Erase the Darkness06:18 - Practice 1: Writing a Gratitude Note to the Person or Loss you Miss07:53 - Practice 2: Thanking Someone Who Has Stayed in Your Life (The Ripple Effect)08:37 - Practice 3: Offering Yourself Gratitude for Surviving and Adapting10:49 - Honoring Both the Darkness and the Light11:38 - Self-Care is Self-Preservation: Why coaching is an investment in your healing13:42 - The "Oxygen Mask" Metaphor: Putting Yourself First14:19 - Closing Message and Encouragement