Ep. 22: Gratitude

This episode is an exploration of the spiritual powers of gratitude, and why it’s archetypal across so many traditions — as a strong suggestion if not a requirement.May your day be full of reminders to feel grateful for everything you might otherwise take for granted, and may your gratefulness reflect itself into how you view yourself and the world.If this posts resonates, I invite you to share with someone you’re grateful for today:In this episode we explore:• Why gratitude shows up in every spiritual lineage• How gratitude regulates the nervous system• The difference between saying “thank you” and feeling thankful• How gratitude makes space around grief, heartbreak, and personal disasters• The “advanced practice” of being grateful for what didn’t work out• A guided meditation for connecting with the felt sense of gratitudeWhether you observe Thanksgiving or not, this is an invitation to step into the deeper layers of gratitude—not as a remedy, but as a way of being present with your life.Resources mentioned:• Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott• The Science of Gratitude, a well sourced white paper about the study of gratitude, funded by the John Templeton Foundation, produced by the Greater Good Science Center at BerkeleyWork with meIf you’re seeking support on your spiritual path or wanting to find meaning in your work, you’ll find ways to connect with me at veralester.as.me/Coaching-Discovery.If this episode resonates:Follow the show • Leave a review • Share it with someone who may need it.Your presence here matters. Keep turning towards meaning. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veralester.substack.com/subscribe