The Gratitude Podcast - Stories That Inspire Positive Thinking & Gratitude

The sound of rain is one of the most relaxing sounds in existence. This sound alone eases away stress and makes everything outside look more calm and quiet . Animal and human cells are made up of 90 percent water, so without fresh water, most life could not exist. You can see the importance of rain to life on land if you look at environments like the Sahara Desert, which receives less than three inches of precipitation a year, compared to 33.3 inches in an average year in Chicago. Thanks to the scarcity of rain and snow in the Sahara, it has only sparse plant and animal life.   Source:http://sciencing.com/rains-importance-life-earth-23021.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Mark is a professional timpanist, percussionist and educator. He has performed with some the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the UK which range from the English National Ballet to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Royal Shakespeare Company to shows in London’s West End. His passion for education led him to co-create a music education company called Rhythmically Speaking which specialised in whole class rhythm workshops and samba. He is the host and creator of Education on Fire. Who better to remind us of the beauty of hearing? :) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

You'll love the story and you might see yourself in it. I know I do. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Laura Baxter who is an American opera singer, performance coach, and professional speaker living in Germany.  She is co-author of several Books in German and will be realeasing her new (solo) book this Spring, "Dealing with Divas - A Mindful Approach to Improving Relationships in Your Business or Organization" in which she helps the reader master two things: to remain calm, centered and focussed while dealing with difficult people and to reach his/her goal.   For her, gratitude and love are the two most important emotions and I agree with her.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Just a decade ago, we'd have to travel long and wide to find a teacher from which we can learn a specific skill, now, we can just buy a course, and in a matter of minutes we can begin learning in a structured way, I find this incredible!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

It's a bit of a sad episode, but I hope his memory will inspire us not to take for granted the days in our life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

If you have nothing else to feel grateful about today, just feel the warmth of the Sun, enjoy its light. :)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

You might own a car and not use this kind of services, but I think they're amazing and so abundant that we take them for granted.  Taxis, Uber, Lyft, are services that even though they have their flaws, they're great when you need them, and I think of them as having my own private driver whenever I need one, paying only for the time I need him for, which is pretty practical, don't you think? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

We wake up every day in it, it makes us feel safe and protected, warm and cozy, let's give it a little appreciation in the morning so we can have a great start of the day.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Aryeh Weinstein has served as the Rabbi of The Shul at Newtown, a Chabad synagogue in Newtown, Pennsylvania and as the director of the Jay Michael Swartz Jewish Learning Academy for the past 16 years.    His style of teaching which is a blend of psychology, spirituality, clarity and conviction draws hundreds to his courses. He is a member of the editorial board of the Jewish Learning Institute and has been a featured lecturer at the National Jewish Retreat.    Aryeh is currently a second-term member of the Newtown Borough Human Relations Commission and also the host and creator of the Beginning Within podcast and beginningwithin.com.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

We always want some new piece of clothing, how about appreciating the clothes that make us look so good today. :)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Mmm, I forgot to mention the amazing healthy foods that we get to smell before we enjoy them.  Have you ever smelled a fresh vegetable? If not, please do it. They have an amazing smell!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

We get to communicate around the world, usually really easily, I find this amazing!  100 years ago you'd need a lot of courage to travel the world for weeks or month, even years in order for you to meet people from the other part of our globe and exchange culture and ideas, now, we just need to click on a few buttons and we can do that. :) Isn't this an amazing time to be alive in!? I remember reading a book about my favourite poet, and his love story. He used to wait lots of weeks until he'd receive letters from his lover, it was a romantic time and it isn't easy to imagine how it was to have to wait so much to receive an answer, how many feelings you feel until the letter gets to you.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

I forgot to mention art and the beautiful art forms that we can find on Earth.  Here is my brother's favourite painting from the Scottish National Galleries: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/5265/reconciliation-oberon-and-titania-1847?page=2&search_set_offset=143 I've seen it with my own eyes there and it is just amazing, you'll be surprised at every step of the way. Make sure you look at the details, and if you can't click on the link, the masterpiece is called: Sir Joseph Noel Paton, The Reconciliation of Oberon and Titania (1847) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

If you feel you have nothing to be grateful for. Start with this. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support