gifts & gratitude

Gratitude is so much more than a polite thank you. It is the thread that connects us in a deep relationship, simultaneously physical and spiritual, as our bodies are fed and spirits nourished by the sense of belonging, which is the most vital of foods. Gratitude creates a sense of abundance, the knowing that you have what you need. In that climate

the gift of desperation compels us to move forward. Without fire in our lives, we sometimes don’t have the internal combustion necessary to change and take risks. We get too comfortable being comfortable—even

PULL THE THORNS FROM YOUR heart. Then you will see the rose gardens within you,” wrote Rumi,

Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It's a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got.

gratitude begets generosity, which begets gratitude, which begets generosity. Gratitude creates a sense of fullness.

“Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher.” – Michael Jordan

That’s what Merry Fucking Christmas is all about. It has nothing to do with the holiday. It’s about the surprise “gifts” life has wrapped up, just waiting for you to stumble into.