Season of Gratitude: Finding Hope & Resilience

Dear Villagers, My new weekly podcast is now available. In this week’s It Takes a Village (Episode 11), Sarah and I take a deep dive into finding hope and resiliency. You'll find the links to the podcast, RSS feed and audio at the end of this letter.

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, we find ourselves in a unique moment. The recent election and its ongoing impact leave many of us feeling uncertain, stressed, and even fearful about what lies ahead. In times like these, gratitude can feel elusive— but it may be precisely what we need most.

Gratitude is a quiet force, but it has the power to transform our lives. Scientists have found that practicing gratitude reshapes our brains to respond to challenges with more resilience and positivity. As the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu  ...