Why is it that, more often than not, gratitude journals don't really work? You focus on the positive, you list the good things in your life, but somehow you still find yourself struggling to enter that grateful mindset. It feels like you're forcing gratitude, fighting against an inner voice that resists your attempts at positivity. Gratitude isn't an emotion you can manufacture through willpower. Rather, it's a state of being that emerges naturally when we stop bulldozing the parts of ourselves that oppose it. In this episode, we explore: Why traditional, surface-level gratitude exercises often fall short The hidden connection between childhood conditioning and our resistance to gratitude How toxic positivity and conformity disguise as genuine thankfulness The most common pitfall that keeps people stuck and out of gratitude zone More importantly, you'll learn two powerful practices that actually work: The Affirmation Mirror - a way to use your gratitude journal to transform resistance into insight The Grief Walk - a simple yet profound exercise that allows authentic gratitude to emerge naturally Instead of fighting against the parts of you that resist gratitude, let us learn how to invite them in, listen to what they need, and create space for the emergence of genuine, embodied gratitude.   Chapters: 0:06 What Exactly Is Gratitude?5:12 The Power of Gratitude Journals7:35 Understanding the Process of Gratitude10:43 Conformity vs. Genuine Gratitude14:35 Two Practices for Cultivating Gratitude18:55 Taking Your Thoughts for a Walk23:09 Embracing Gratitude's Inner Journey