THE FORTITUDE PARTNERS
Gratitude and Sliding Doors
Gratitude & Sliding Doors
During my time living in New York, it was the height of Craigslist! One section of the website was 'Missed Connections'.
People could post things like, "You helped me stop my dog from running into traffic. I was panicked and did not have a chance to say thank you. You were wearing jeans and a blue polo. So, thank you!"
Or "You were on the 6 train going downtown, we made eye contact but I was too shy to say hello. I was wearing a grey suit and you were in a green dress."
Sometimes, when feeling low, I could read the 'Missed Connections' section and feel better about the world I lived in; that there was hope and positivity around me.
Gratitude can be Most Effective When Shared!
The research behind gratitude is that regular practise can:
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Rewire the brain as it activates the medial prefrontal cortex and releases dopamine and serotonin, the 'feel good' chemicals.
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Lower stress by reducing activity in the amygdala, which lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
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Ease depression and anxiety with regular systematic expression by nearly 7% and 8% respectively.
Sharing Wall
With this unknown world we live in today, I want to create a safe, moderated space to share. The goal is that it may help some of us, it could bring a little smile to your face or even find the person you want to say 'thank you' to! People are free to share or just linger and with this, we can acknowledge that there is good in the world today.
Rules:
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Any sharing which is rooted in gratitude or thanks
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Please do not share specific identifying information such as full names, addresses, car plates of yours or others
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Please do not share media, especially of children
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Keep it positive and encouraging
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All comments are moderated before going live
My partner is very patient and kind and always there for me.
Monday, 28th September ~15:30: Thank you to the taxi who finally let me out of Champion Tower after a road accident created a near impossible situation for me to exit.