In this Thanksgiving week episode, Theresa invites you to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. Whether this season feels full of blessings or heavy with struggle, she reminds us that gratitude is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about recognizing the undeserved favor, the grace, and the goodness that still exist even in hard moments.

Theresa shares the surprising Latin root of the word gratitude and its deep connection to grace. She walks through four ways that practicing gratitude reshapes us from the inside out. Gratitude keeps us humble by reminding us that no one succeeds alone. It strengthens our relationships when we express appreciation to the people who matter most. It makes us more gracious and compassionate toward others. And it increases our happiness by shifting our focus from what is missing to what is present.

She also calls out the biggest enemies of gratitude including entitlement, self pity, and comparison and shows how choosing gratitude becomes the antidote that changes everything.

As you gather with family and friends this week, Theresa encourages you to slow down, reflect, pray, and speak your gratitude out loud. A grateful heart will always expand your joy.

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