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What resonates most visually, emotionally, or in the words shared?




Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude:
A Model for Savoring Life



Slowing Down and Savoring Life:
Gay’s ability to "catalog delights" demonstrates how naming and appreciating small wonders—a ripe fruit, a fleeting interaction, a moment of stillness—can transform our perspective. By doing so, he shows how the ordinary can become extraordinary.

Gratitude as a Bridge:
Gay reminds us that gratitude isn’t about bypassing life’s difficulties but about embracing them with openness and wonder. Gratitude deepens connections—with ourselves, others, and the world around us. It can ignite creativity by encouraging us to look more closely at the details of our lives for inspiration.


Gratitude as Rest:
Gratitude invites us to pause and find rest in reflection. By focusing on what we cherish, we allow ourselves to step out of the relentless pace of daily life and into a space of presence and renewal. Whether it’s savoring a quiet moment, appreciating a kind gesture, or acknowledging personal growth, gratitude offers a way to feel grounded and restored. Gay’s work reminds us that rest doesn’t have to be elaborate—it can be found in the simplicity of noticing and naming what sustains us.


Gratitude as a Practice:
Framing gratitude as a practice, rather than a fleeting feeling, aligns it with rest and renewal. Reflecting on what we cherish cultivates spaciousness and presence, fostering a sense of restoration.

Invitation Through Gay’s Work:
His poetry and essays invite us to find joy in the act of noticing. Gratitude becomes an active, sustaining practice that fosters creativity, connection, rest, and appreciation.





How can we savor gratitude as a way of coming home to ourselves?
How can this practice feel creative and restorative?