C'mon...Let's Gaman
Jun 6, 202614mEp. 1330
In this episode, Matthew talks about accidentally finding the Japanese concept of 'gaman'...how Fr. Fick showed him it, indirectly, years ago...and why it's imperative that he try to practice it.
Hosted by Matthew Stark · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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’Gratitude Journal’ is both a flashback and a look forward. It is a podcast in essay-form where we try, during life’s everyday occurrences, to find gratitude for the things we have and to be open to being thankful for life’s ups and downs.
Matthew Stark hosts Gratitude Journal, a society show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode, Matthew talks about accidentally finding the Japanese concept of 'gaman'...how Fr. Fick showed him it, indirectly, years ago...and why it's imperative that he try to practice it.
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In this episode, Matthew continues to explore 'loss' and the death of his parents. For 'TheGratitudeJournal' on YouTube, please search TheGratitudeJournal.
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In this episode, Matthew leans into finding merit and worth in the smaller, less-noticeable events in which to discover, and uncover, gratitude.
New eyes, a sweet tooth, and a chance meeting with a VERY large dog, on this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast.
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