The Day One Podcast 74 - Everyday Gratitude: Emily Silva Hockstra on Cultivating Perspective Through Writing
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Aug 29, 2025 Emily Silva Hockstra, author of the gratitude trilogy, is a spiritual life coach dedicated to helping others find inner peace. She discusses how gratitude journaling can shift perspectives and enhance appreciation for life. Emily emphasizes the importance of noticing small details, the therapeutic power of writing during both joyous and grief-stricken moments, and how a daily gratitude practice fosters resilience. She also shares insights on linking journaling with lunar cycles to deepen intention and self-compassion.
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Vacay Sparked A Lifelong Practice
- Emily began daily gratitude on vacation in Bali after noticing constant complaining and tried writing three things nightly.
- Within weeks the practice shifted her viewpoint toward beauty and presence in everyday life.
Journals Reveal Patterns And Growth
- Journaling gives perspective by creating a record separate from memory and revealing patterns over time.
- That record helps you see growth and recurring behaviors you might otherwise miss.
Write 'Because' And Feel It
- Write three gratitudes daily and add "because" to deepen the feeling and avoid repetition.
- Close your eyes after writing and sit in the feeling so your nervous system registers the gratitude.
