The 7 Cs of the
Gratitude Connection
Gratitude Leads to:
Conscious Awareness
● understanding our thoughts and feelings
● learning and growing
● mindful living
● noticing and appreciating the gifts we are given
Connection
● fostering positive relationships
● remembering we are not isolated and separate
● building community
● embracing our diversity
● saying thanks
Character
● honoring moral values
● expressing compassion
● kindness
● generosity
● integrity
● social justice
Commitment to the Environment
● caring for our resources and our planet
● ensuring a healthy future for generations to come
● reusing and recycling
● sharing nature with our children
Contentment
● experiencing enthusiasm
● love
● happiness
● emotional resilience
Context
● Creating a culture in which children will thrive and are empowered
● mindfulness
● spreading optimism, peace and positivity
Contribution
● inspiring purposeful, meaningful action
● being part of something larger than oneself
● making a difference
● finding joy in giving time, volunteering, donating