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  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-Navani...

  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.  Alisa Garcia Alisa Garcia: "I am grateful to be a participant in this year's Presidents Leadership Insititute because I get to the opportunity to meet and get to know my colleagues and leaders across the college." Laura Rice (left) and Brandy Benson Laura Rice: "I am grateful for my family, my children, grandchildren, and the nice home I live in." Brandy Benson: "I am gratefu...

  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.  Ethan Eldred Ethan Eldred: "I’m grateful for my girlfriend Avery because she does so much for me but I’m also just grateful for the chance to be at school. I think it’s awesome that SLCC has so many programs to help us get through school but on top of that I’ve had some of my best relationships with my teachers, who have taught me life lessons, that I plan on using for the rest of my life." Emil...

  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.  Preston Lindhardt Preston Lindhardt: "I’m grateful for the opportunity to work for Salt Lake Community College. I work with incredible people doing more purpose driven work than profit driven work." Marlee Pratt Marlee Pratt: "I am grateful for a warm house and warm socks because that can quickly change your mood. I have a bunch of cat socks, they were a j...

  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.  Irina Shashkova Irina Shashkova: "I am grateful for my team and my managers because they’re so great to work with and I feel like I belong here and am seen." John Fackler John Fackler: "I’m grateful for all of the opportunities I have here at Salt Lake Community College. I see what a great institution it is and how much good it does across the whole not ju...