{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6660d35439a32000124905fc/677e15d1f48b51537c6dd3e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Expressing Thanks: Exploring Gratitude and Thankfulness","description":"<p>Leann and Melissa discuss the difference between gratitude and thankfulness and the importance of both in our daily lives.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Ponder Questions:</strong></p><p>Am I grateful for everything in my life?</p><p>Am I seeking after gratitude?</p><p>Am I expressing my thankfulness?</p><p>Am I giving compliments?</p><p>What energy am I leaving people with?</p><p>How can I cultivate an attitude of gratitude?</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Challenge/Invitation:</strong></p><p>How am I going to express my thankfulness this year?</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://guideposts.org/positive-living/health-and-wellness/what-is-the-difference-between-gratitude-and-thankfulness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Gratitude vs Thankfulness: The Big Difference,” </a>Holly Lebowitz Rossi, <em>Guideposts</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Peacemakers Needed,”</a> Russell M. Nelson, April 2023 General Conference</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com</strong></p><p>If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we will share quotes, ponder questions, affirmations and an invitation from that week’s episode throughout the week.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese and David.</p>","author_name":"Leann and Melissa"}