Sparks of Gratitude 33: Hope Grows in Gratitude - Kevin Monroe
Kevin's journey with gratitude began in childhood with simple lessons in politeness, but it wasn’t until later in life, during a battle with depression, that he truly discovered its transformative power. In 2019, he launched a 10-Day Gratitude Challenge, which quickly grew to thousands of participants worldwide. This success led him to create more opportunities for others to explore gratitude, including The Gratitude Challenge Card Deck and a 30-day app-based journey. As a speaker, coach, and host of The Extraordinary Life Podcast, Kevin continues to inspire others to embrace gratitude as a way of life.
In this episode, we explore how "Hope Grows in Gratitude" by delving into the transformative power of gratitude and hope. He discuss how hope is not just a strategy, but a skill, and how optimism differs from true hope. The conversation touches on the impact of expectations, the beauty in small moments, and the power of changing our perspective. We also reflect on the significance of expressing simple, sincere, and specific gratitude. Join us to discover how gratitude can brighten your day and deepen your sense of hope.
Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
02:44 - Kevin's Journey to Becoming the "Gratitude Guy"
05:53 - Launching the 13-Week, 90-Day Journey: The Extraordinary Experiment
15:36 - Key Lessons and Impactful Moments in Kevin's Gratitude Journey
19:47 - Using Mentimeter: A Powerful Tool for Engagement
25:16 - Gratitude from Friends: Kevin's Reflections
29:00 - “Hope is Cultivated in the Soil of Gratitude” - Danielle Strickland
30:48 - The Power of Invitation in Fostering Gratitude
33:22 - Exploring the Difference Between Hope and Expectation
36:07 - A Personal Story of Disappointment and Resilience
39:34 - Distinguishing Between Hope and Optimism
42:05 - Finding Gratitude Through Grief: Kevin's Experience
43:21 - Insights from "Human Kind" by Brad Aronson
48:40 - “Life’s Not All Strawberries and Cream, But There Are Wonderful Moments” - Pat Blackstaffe
49:20 - Perspectives: “We Don’t See the World as It Is, We See It as We Are” - Anaïs Nin
50:28 - An Invitation: How to Increase Gratitude and Hope Today
51:45 - The Power of Significant Gratitude
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