Gratitude Journal

Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst

I'll let  you decide as to whether or not 2025 was good or awful. Here's to a better 2026!

No Tricks Up My Sleeve

No, Matthew is not dead! Matthew discusses acquaintances who come out of the woodwork, blowing leaves, and the need for (finally!) sleep. 

Ants In Your Pants

What can creepy-crawlies teach us about 'gratitude'? Matthew shares his fear for them, and how it helped him move in the direction (cautiously) of thanksgiving. (eek)

Wanna Do A Loop?

That's what we called 'a walk' in the seminary! Excuse the Hokas grinding against the cement! Matthew takes a jaunt around the neighborhood, in search of being grateful for an event long after it already happened. Strange, huh? No, not really. Bring your sunglasses and SPF-40!

Train Whistle Blues

In this audio/video episode, Matthew reveals an honest assessment of his current mental state...and how something as simple as a train whistle can hopefully re-center us, amongst the daily chaos.

Can Loss Be A Win

In this episode, Matthew continues to explore 'loss' and the death of his parents.

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Ode to Ed and Barb

In this episode, Matthew reveals the recent loss of his parents, as well as the gratitude found in a time of loss.

Breaking The 4th Wall

In this episode, Matthew recounts his 12 hours in the Emergency Room and why the most unlikely people can help us realize a brief whiff of 'gratitude'.

Drone To Tower: Do You Read Me?

Look out all other aircraft: Matthew is in the sky!

Slaying The Victim

Can we learn something from Donald Trump? In this episodes, Matthew discusses the crutch called 'being a victim', and why it's necessary to identify the warning sins and how to deal with the aftermath.