Finding True Gratitude in Life's Challenges

Gratitude is a fashionable gesture this time of year – a seasonal trend adorned like a festive accessory. It’s easy and even expected to feel thankful amidst the warmth of family gatherings, the abundance of a festive meal or the cheer of holiday tradition, at least in the US. It’s beyond these moments of conventional thankfulness that I think the power of true gratitude lies.