Learning Gratitude

Scott Hinton — our Lutheran Foundation Mental Health Advocate — recently shared with the congregation a vision of hope and grace, of “silencing the stigma” of mental illness, as we seek to promote wellness in body, spirit, and mind.  Did you know that gratitude can play a major role in mental health?  28 Benefits of Gratitude (positivepsychology.com/benefits-gratitude-research-questions/) shares a wealth of insights supported by social scientific research regarding the benefits of gratitude or thanksgiving.  Pastor Ahlersmeyer would like to encourage you to read this article!