Books by Lorraine Widmer-Carson
Ground-truthed in life. Backed by science. Inspired by place.
An Ecology of Gratitude:
Writing your way to what matters
“Widmer-Carson combines research and her own experience to explore one of our most important sources of joy, generators of compassion and coping mechanisms. An Ecology of Gratitude will motivate and energize readers to pick up a pen and start writing.” Mary Pipher, Author, Cultural Therapist
Named one of the top ten tools for journaling creatively by the International Association for Journal Writers, An Ecology of Gratitude: Writing your way to what matters is an inspirational and practical guide that encourages readers to slow down, pay attention, and write their way to what matters.
Widmer-Carson advocates for a writing habit that is personal and private. She encourages the reader to enjoy a writing practice with “No right way. I don’t care about your handwriting or spelling. This isn’t about getting good grades”.
Widmer-Carson advocates for an approach to gratitude that demands paying attention and making a conscious effort to look for the glimmers and tiny bright spots. Structured as a 30-day series of anecdotes, field notes, and writing prompts, readers are encouraged to open their eyes to wonders, and in the direction of positivity and possibilities.
Gratitude Ignition Guide:
Notes for my Leadership Self
“Gratitude Ignition Guide makes an excellent tool for people looking to master how they show up as everyday leaders. Tjhe book ignites sparks of vitality and joy and inspires you to embrace gratitude as a character strength, relationship builder, energy generator and social motivator.” Steve Foran, Gratitude at Work
The nature of everyday leadership is rapidly changing. Today’s leaders must be agile, compassionate, introspective, and communicative. As a leader, you must make time to work on your relationship with yourself in order to improve your relationships with others. Gratitude Ignition Guide: Notes for My Leadership Self, is an invitation to do just that. The book offers readers space to write their responses to a series of 30 days of thought-provoking prompts.
Readers are urged to consider their responsibilities, circumstances, choices, memories, and beliefs with words that are uniquely theirs, embrace their values and character strengths and continue to focus their words through a life-affirming lens of gratitude. With greater self-awareness, readers will increase their levels of calm and compassion — as way to process daily actions, events, and interactions.
Reviews & Buzz
“As a writer, I have often thought of having a journal but never actually started one—until now. An Ecology of Gratitude is entertaining and provides useful tips on putting pen to paper in a clear and meaningful way. The writing prompts make you think about your life and why we should be thankful for even the smallest things.”
Louise Hodgson-Jones
IMPACT Magazine Inspiration Issue
“An Ecology of Gratitude concerns two of my favourite subjects — writing and gratitude. Widmer-Carson combines research and her own experience to explore one of our most important sources of joy, generators of compassion and coping mechanisms. This book will motivate and energize readers to pick up a pen and start writing.”
Mary Pipher Author, Cultural Therapist, Psychologist
“There are many books that reference gratitude journaling as a meaningful practice for well-being and resiliency. Gratitude Ignition Guide is an excellent deep dive into the benefits of gratitude journaling, and offers many writing exercises and prompts to support readers and leaders developing such a practice.”
Lynda Monk
Director of the International Association for Journal Writing
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