Established through a Statute in Canadian Parliament, National Philanthropy Day takes place each year on November 15… For almost 20 years, I have been working to promote the idea that [...]
I love mornings. I also love my morning ritual with a kind of fierce passion. For thirty years, regardless of the season, regardless of surgery dates or where I am waking up, regardless of my [...]
Grassroots Gratitude has recently revised its mission: Fostering gratitude as the secret strength of everyday leadership. Every day. Gratitude Ignition Guide: Inspiring thoughtful writing my [...]
Following the conclusion of the Winter 2023 Gratitude Trifecta series, community members met for a March Morning Mixer at Cascade Ponds. We gathered around a campfire on a wintry morning and [...]
In her own words, this month’s Guest Columnist Alyssa Nebel introduces readers to her Reflection Essay: Learn by Heart enviro_educ4374_learn-by-heart_alyssa-nebel Preamble... In the final [...]
Weightlifters know that before lifting a heavy bar, it is essential to get the weights balanced and establish your centre of balance – feet, hips, shoulder, hands, head. Chin tucked in. [...]
On a beautiful morning in late March, a group of 20 local leaders living in the Banff, Canmore, Calgary corridor gathered around a fire for a mix’n’mingle. The invitation was simple – grab a mug [...]
Groundhog Day? Shadows? Happiness? On February 2, 2023, so the story goes, Wiarton Willie who lives on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, did not see his shadow at exactly 8:07 a.m. So what? [...]
NEW for 2023! Grassroots Gratitude invites submissions for in this space. Got something you want to share? If you would like to post your original work as a Grateful Update, please send to [...]
Just over a year ago, my book, An Ecology of Gratitude: Writing your way to what matters entered the world. Thanks to many of you, I have surpassed my First Goal: To sell 500 books. Thank you! [...]
