Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3074: Helene Massicotte's touching article on Free to Pursue.com delves into the profound challenge and emotional weight of expressing gratitude to those who've had a significant impact on our lives. Massicotte shares her personal journey of thanking two influential individuals, highlighting the deep emotional responses such an act can evoke and the importance of overcoming our vulnerabilities to acknowledge the positive changes others have brought into our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/2/22/why-its-so-hard-to-settle-debts-of-gratitude Quotes to ponder: "Gratitude is more powerful than we allow ourselves to believe. Hearing how we impact the lives of others fuels us to do more of the good we do." Episode references: CANADALAND podcast and news site: https://www.canadaland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices