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The Anatomy of Gratitude
The Anatomy of Gratitude

Recently, I listened to an insightful podcast titled “The Anatomy of Gratitude” with David Steindl-Rast, a ninety-three-year-old Benedictine monk and teacher on the subject of gratitude. He makes useful distinctions about experiences that are “life-giving” and “resilience-making.”

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Gottwald’s Take on Gottman: Antidotes to the Four Horsemen, Pt. 2
Gottwald’s Take on Gottman: Antidotes to the Four Horsemen, Pt. 2

I am still talking about marriage and relationships, and how to make them better. I’ll be referring to Dr. John Gottman’s Four Horsemen and how they negatively affect relationships, particularly the marital one. This blog will discuss how to avoid engaging in those negative behaviors and the antidotes to the Four Horsemen.

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