The GratitudeSite

Are you overwhelmed by all of the options and choices to make when deciding which charities to support? Ratings, administrative expenses vs. actual money going to help; these all need to considered when you determine who gets your increasingly limited dollars. Are they really making a difference or are you wasting your money? “According to [...]

On this 4th of July weekend I am grateful to celebrate the birth of my beloved country. With all its flaws and shortcomings, it is still the “Home of the Free and the Brave.” Nearly every other day of the year we take for granted the freedoms and rights that we have available to us [...]

“Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally “count our blessings,” give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them, and relish the experience of prosperity we already have.” — Shakti Gawain Have you [...]

You’ve heard that old saying, “The best things in life are free.” I always thought it was kind of lame and not really an appropriate sentiment in this era of consumerism and material gift giving. Who doesn’t like shiny jewelry, new clothes, great perfume, a wonderful book or fresh flowers? I sure do! Despite this [...]