November 19, 2023 – The Two Branches of Gratitude
Rev. Kristin explores the transformative power of gratitude through the parable of two sets of travelers encountering a shade tree - one pair longing for what they lack, the other overflowing with appreciation for what is present. Drawing on the wisdom of Brother Steindl-Rast's two branches of gratitude - gratefulness that fills us up and thanksgiving that flows outward to others - Rev. Kristin invites us to live within this beautiful cycle of receiving and giving. She also honors Native American Heritage Month with a call toward truth-telling and shares the inspiring story of the Pachamama Alliance as a modern Thanksgiving vision of shifting consciousness toward sufficiency and connection.