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“Emodiversity is a practically important and previously unidentified metric for assessing the health of the human emotional ecosystem.” So states a report, published in 2014 in the [...]

Little known Canadian fact: On November 22, 2012, the National Philanthropy Day Act declared, “Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 15th day of November shall be known as […]

When I started my job at the local community foundation in 2005, I was wide-eyed and wondering, “How do I do my best work in an organization that is part […]

I truly remember the shiver and the lump that rose in my throat. Over the past six months, I have been reading lots about the scientific benefits of gratitude while […]

One of the blog posts that I follow recommends, “If you are feeling lonesome, start your own group. That way, you will be sure to be included!” Talking to others, […]

Celebrating Gratitudes in the company of children and Ma Nature… My sister sent me a text advising that September 21 was World Gratitude Day, in case I missed the memo. […]

First, a poem by American writer Octavia Butler from Parable of the Talents: Kindness eases change.Love quiets fear.And a sweet and powerfulPositive obsessionBlunts pain,Diverts rage,And engages [...]

150 is the number of close relationships we are designed to manage. Hooray and I am delighted to announce a milestone marker for The Gratitude Project (TGP)! As of this […]

I have been invited to submit a week’s worth of Gratitudes to Steve Foran for his company blog. Three grats per day for five days. Since my listing of Gratitudes […]

I remember June Callwood’s visit to Banff in the mid ’90’s. She was speaking at The Whyte Museum one evening and is the first public figure who impressed on me […]