It can be difficult to find news to be thankful for in the U.S. media and political landscape. We’ve surfaced from two divisive primary campaign cycles and now settle to look toward the U.S.’s future–as we also honor our Independence. This July 4th, let’s take a break from the angry rhetoric to show gratitude to those who have […]
Gratitude in Modern-Day Patriotism
WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, OSU Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences
REVIEWED BY: Pat Holmes, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences
SOURCES:
- University of California, Berkley (2016). How to Build Gratitude. Retrieved from: http://ggia.berkeley.edu/#filters=gratitude
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