In a world characterized by constant social criticism and a perpetual desire for progress, the often-overlooked emotion of gratitude emerges as a powerful catalyst for personal and societal improvement.
While constructive criticism and a drive for change are essential elements in fostering growth, without a foundation of gratitude for what we DO have, individuals and societies may find themselves trapped in a cycle of discontent. I often see Gratitude conflated with “complacency” or resting on our laurels. I believe that this is a fundamental error in our perception of human nature. It misses the human need to reflect on past successes or W’s as the kids say, as motivation for future efforts of improvement.
This episode also features statements of Gratitude related to Choral Music collected in the Choralosophers FB page! You can read and share the rest of this episode’s essay on Choralosophy.Substack.com !!For future rehearsal clips, find me on TikTok, Insta and FB!
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