Gratitude isn’t easy—but it might just transform your world. Learn how to make it a practice!

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In this episode, Charlie and Brian discuss the challenges of practicing gratitude in a world shaped by fears and modern chaos. They explore how gratitude defies our natural instincts, providing actionable steps to cultivate it through practices like the Jewish berachot (blessings), the four paths of Creation Spirituality, and "praying the news." They emphasize how gratitude can transform even the darkest moments into opportunities for growth, creativity, and community building. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples like the AIDS quilt and the volcanic revitalization of Mount St. Helens, they illustrate the power of gratitude to inspire nonviolence and meaningful action.

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## Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Our Evolutionary Instincts

00:38 Introduction to Gratitude Practices

00:51 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian

01:01 Personal Struggles with Gratitude

02:25 The Practice of berachot

05:08 Praying the News: A Radical Response

10:27 The Challenge of Gratitude in Difficult Times

13:37 Facing Fears and Paper Tigers

14:00 Understanding Mass Extinctions

14:55 Taking Action and Making Plans

15:52 Realistic and Nonviolent Actions

16:39 The Power of Gratitude

18:42 Lessons from History

19:23 Building Community and Nonviolence

20:10 Gratitude in Everyday Life

20:52 Nihilism and Positive Action

22:23 The Importance of Chosen Family

22:54 Finding Strength in Gratitude

25:02 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

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