The Power of Embracing Gratitude in a Wild, Wild World

In today’s episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis explore the power of embracing gratitude in a “wild, wild” world—where politics are volatile, emotions run high, and it’s easy to get lost in fear, anger, and division.Eric shares how his faith and gratitude practice shape the way he views leaders, conflict, and even the most polarizing figures in public life—choosing to see people’s humanity instead of letting them become “boogeymen” in his mind.Tommie brings a powerful story from Dolores, Colorado, where he spoke to elementary, middle, and high school students about “My Helping Hand”—who has helped you, who have you helped, and who will you help? That assembly opened space to address student suicide, mental health, and asking for help through the lens of love instead of fear.And yes… you’ll hear the unforgettable moment when Tommie decided to race a high school student in his dress shoes 😂—and how that painful hamstring taught a beautiful lesson about connection, humility, and being “more than your job title.”Throughout the conversation, they return to one core invitation: 👉 Don’t let hate, outrage, and fear train your nervous system. Train it with love, gratitude, and purpose.💬 Join the ConversationWhat are you grateful for right now?Which relationship in your life is stretching you to become a better version of yourself?What are your unique gifts—and how are you using them to serve others?Share your reflections, wins, and questions with us. We love hearing from our community.🤝 Support Diversity ConversationsFor 7+ years, Eric and Tommie have self-funded this show to bring positive, courageous, hope-filled conversations into a media landscape that often rewards outrage and division.If this podcast encourages you, consider supporting the show financially to help us:Elevate our global reach and influenceBring on more powerful guests and voicesContinue offering this content free to listeners around the world ✨ Make a contribution here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AWUVHCJRTUWNJEvery amount matters—whether it’s a few dollars or a major gift. Thank you for being part of the Diversity Conversations community. 🙏 📅 New conversations every Saturday 9:30 AM EST📩 Subscribe, share, and join us in moving diversity forward—one conversation at a time.🌐 Watch more episodes on YouTube