Gratitude Journal

Thank You, Talking Heads

Can the trite, often-over-used declarations from TV's 'talking heads' teach us anything about finding gratitude? Let's find out, in this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast.

Drop the Needle

The warm sound of 'vinyl'. The warm feeling of a liquid being inserted in to your vein. Same thing?  In this episode, Matthew used his old album-collection to help focus on 'the past', where it sits, where it should be allowed, and how it sizes up things for the present.

When Your Letters are A-G-D

What can 'Words With Friends' teach us about 'gratitude'? Who cares if you have bad letters...it's our job to make them work! Passive vs Active, in this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast! 

What-If on Two Wheels

Wanna go for a ride? In this episode, Matthew breaks open the bicycle helmet, turns on the small lav microphone, and embarks on the Freedom Trail, taking you with him as he discusses the value of the 'what-if' moment.

Yin-Yang-Yada-Yada

First 'good', then 'bad'. Then back to 'good', and then returning to 'bad'. In this episode, Matthew uses 'celebration' and 'loss' as entry-points into a discussion on 'duality', and how the 'yin and yang' of our lives are indirectly dependent on each other!

So Long, Wigwam

'Indians', 'Wahoo', and a lifetime of baseball memories! In this episode, Matthew says 'goodbye' to his beloved baseball team, reflects on the difficulty of new beginnings, and why 'baseball' is still the greatest game ever invented.

Where Is the Wind In My Sails

Did that person thank you?  In this episode, Matthew ponders the reasons we do what we do and the impact on our 'gratitude expectations'.

Solitary Refinement

'Solitude' vs 'Being Alone'.  How much of a difference is there? And in the midst of bone-crushing loneliness, can any gratitude be found? That's next, in the episode of the 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast! 

Off-Off-Off-Off

Your house is burning down...what do you take? What's most important? Is this episode, Matthew gives thought to the things of 'value' and the things of value that we may even part with, so that other can derive value from them. Is it even possible?

The Awesome Off-Ramps

Anyone ever help you 'change direction'? Anyone force you off the road you were on? Was it for the better? Or worse? In this episode, Matthew chats about the people who helped him 'veer off course', and the effect that that fork in the road had on his life.