Giving Thanks in a Thankless World

Published: Nov. 28, 2021, noon

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Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Jeremy Adam Smith observed that, \\u201cAmericans are very grateful and they think gratitude is important\\u2014they\\u2019re just not very good at expressing it.\\u201d In our world of constant and chronic stressors, it takes intentional effort to recognize, appreciate, and savor the good things in our lives. But when we do, we create conditions for our relationships to thrive: savoring positive experiences, expressing thanks, and receiving gratitude from others.

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