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Gratitude: Part 6

 


The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future.


We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day. 


Sarah Jane


Sarah Jane: "I’m grateful for the ability to access higher education so that I can change the trajectory of my life and my family’s history."


Kitty Warenski


Kitty Warenski: "I am grateful for my cat because she’s been with me since I was in elementary school and helped me through all of the depressing episodes. She’s a huge part of who I am."


Joseph Du Shane-Navanick


Joseph Du Shane-Navanick: "I am very thankful for my up bringing, and the way of life that was taught to me at an early age. I grew up on the Northern Ute Indian Reservation, where my grandma talked to me about being Native American. Some of her teachings were being thankful for the earth, be responsible with your time, and respecting all life.  Along with her teachings her introduce me to many of our traditions and ceremonies. This is where I was taught to respect traditions that were hundreds of years old. In short, I am very thankful for all that was taught to me about my culture and way of life and the many people that had the patient to do so."


Jenn Balfour


Jenn Balfour: "I’m grateful to be alive! I’m grateful that when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer I worked here. I don’t think that I would have made it through. My work family was amazing! I’m grateful for my family, the last year has been hard. So many deaths yet we have made it through. I’m grateful for my son and daughter in-law. They just had their second baby. I’m grateful for my daughter, she’s amazing. I don’t know how I got so lucky to such an amazing family. My work family and the family that I was born into saved me. I’m lucky to have so many people love me. I’m thankful for everyday that I get to wake and see the world. Every day is a gift."

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