gratitude
What Americans can learn from other cultures about the language of gratitude
By Jeremy David Engels and Elaine Hsieh — November 18, 2021
(The Conversation) — Cultures around the world say ‘thank yous’ in many different ways. Two communication scholars explain what these expressions can reveal to us.
Ramadan fasting isn’t about hunger. It’s about living mindfully.
By Omar Suleiman — April 13, 2021
(RNS) — As you fast from what is ordinarily permissible, you learn to fast from what is prohibited at all times.
Thanksgiving has always been about grief. Pass the mashed potatoes.
By Jana Riess — November 24, 2020
(RNS) — Marking both grief and gratitude isn’t antithetical to the Thanksgiving holiday; in fact, it’s baked into its very history.
Mormon prophet says to ‘flood social media’ with gratitude this Thanksgiving week
By Jana Riess — November 20, 2020
(RNS) — “Counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems,” LDS President Nelson said.
Fear won’t win the coronavirus fight
By Rick McDaniel — May 22, 2020
(RNS) — Fear breeds fear. The more we focus on it, the more exaggerated and distorted it becomes. Fear keeps us from loving deeply, giving freely and dreaming wildly.
Make America grateful again: Diana Butler Bass says ‘gratitude is not a happy pill’
By Jana Riess — April 9, 2018
(RNS) — Gratitude, says theologian Diana Butler Bass, is not a happy pill, nor is it about how much you're glad that you're comfortable and own stuff. In fact, it's not really about you.
The ‘Splainer: Why should we give thanks?
By Kimberly Winston — November 24, 2015
(RNS) If the conversation around the turkey starts to get a little heated, think on this: The impulse to give thanks is good for body and soul. Let us 'Splain ...
Atheists in foxholes — and car accidents
By Chris Stedman — August 15, 2014
Some say that there are "no atheists in foxholes"—that, when confronted with her or his own mortality, even the most ardent atheist suddenly becomes a believer. But a recent car accident reminded me of how my atheism fuels my appreciation for being alive.
Grateful without God: A secular Thanksgiving
By Kimberly Winston — November 27, 2013
(RNS) “It is important for us as nonbelievers to recognize that we are lucky in the grand scheme of the universe and to spend this time with our friends and family, and the tradition of doing that once a year, whether you are religious or not, is a valuable thing to do," says Maggie Ardiente.
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