Cosmic Alchemy is a heartfelt reflection on the unexpected friendships that change our lives forever. In this moving piece, Chris Palmore shares how one connection with friend and mentor Bobby Koontz sparked creativity, opened doors, and became a powerful reminder that a single person’s belief in us can alter everything. It’s a story about gratitude, unseen impact, and one simple challenge: reach out and thank someone who helped shape your life.

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Presence Through Impermanence: A Conversation over Chess with Death By Chris PalmoreA quiet conversation with Death. A luminous journey through grief, memory, and love.Presence Through Impermanence is not a guidebook. It’s a reckoning. A whisper. A chess match between life and loss that reveals how presence is forged in the spaces where everything feels like it’s slipping away.Told with poetic clarity and raw vulnerability, this book invites readers into a dialogue that doesn’t rush to fix—but dares to sit in the silence with you.If you’ve ever lost someone you love, questioned what remains, or wondered how to keep showing up in a world that keeps changing—this book is for you.Audiobook is available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4t9BFnHNt1ieuln7wGP2LFBook available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ69W4YS

Get your weekly Sip of Gratitude with Shannon Halliday, new episodes every Friday. GratitudeSpace Radio is the podcasting network for one of the largest Gratitude Groups in the world, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GratitudeNow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Facebook. Connect with Shannon on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GratitudeSpace Radio funding comes from GratitutdeSpace INC, a non-profit 501c3 corporation. Want to Contribute: Gratitude, Funds, or Social Reach? Contact at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GratitudeSpace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join the biggest gratitude group in the world at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/gratitudenow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, is a trained physiatrist and a health and wellness coach, with expertise in Lifestyle Medicine. At Harvard Medical School, she created thefirst Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group in 2008, which is still thriving today. She is an award-winning teacher at Harvard Medical School, where she is an assistant clinical professor, and she developed and taught a college Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at theHarvard Extension School, one of the most popular courses offered at the school. She was voted president of ACLM in August 2020.Connect with Beth on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BethFratesMD or her website: https://www.bethfratesmd.com/Check out the book that she contributed to Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits - https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Medicine-Handbook-Introduction-Healthy-ebook/dp/B07VR2MJK8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&coliid=I2X0XDUOAKKEWS&colid=22OX8BZCF2O14&qid=&sr=Connect with Host Chris Palmore, The Gratitude Junkie, and best selling author of The Mechanics of Gratitude and The Little Book Grief, Grace, And Gratitude at https://linktr.ee/Gratitudespace or check out all of his books on Amazon athttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Palmore/author/B08QKYN594?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  Watch this live podcast on Gratitudespaces YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az8lB2k1Mi4&t=32sRecast 3/04/21

Brandy M. Miller was not a grateful person growing up. Her default setting was “it’s never enough,” and nothing anyone gave her could touch the emptiness she felt inside.Then, at 32, a silent retreat changed everything.In this episode, Brandy (international speaker, two-time award-winning author, and “The Opportunity Prospector”) tells the exact moment gratitude became more than a word. She shares the surprising practice that flipped her perspective: saying thank you for the things she did not want, and pairing it with quiet acts of service with zero need for credit.We also talk about finding the hidden profit inside problems, how obstacles can be the doorway to the next opportunity, and why hope is not optional if you want a life that feels alive. Brandy shares a recent story about nearly canceling a trip to London because of money, then watching the breakthrough arrive just in time, and how that “yes” created a chain reaction she could not have planned.Bonus: Give quick feedback on this episode and claim a free digital copy of Brandy’s book Turning Problems into Profits. Link and passcode are in the show notes.Recast From 7/21/20 Ep#2

In our constant rush, we've forgotten how to simply *see*. What happens when we slow down enough to notice the miracles hiding in plain sight?Half of our happiness isn't something to chase, but something to find by stopping. It's about presence, discovering the gratitude waiting for us. We're surrounded by technology promising to save time, yet feel more rushed than ever.Slow down, reclaim your life, clarity, and gratitude. Presence isn't mystical; it's waiting for you to notice. What miracles might come into focus for you? #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Presence #SlowDown #Wellbeing

This is a story of resilience, not the kind seen in movies, but the quiet, daily practice of holding on when everything feels uncertain.Chris Breen's life took an unexpected turn with a stage III bowel cancer diagnosis at 43. Amidst the medical and emotional turmoil, he found solace in the mantra: "Calmness requires stillness." This became his anchor, helping him navigate chemo and an uncertain future by focusing on small, achievable goals and gratitude for everyday support.His experience underscores the power of choosing a mindset, taking small steps, and appreciating the present moment.

What if gratitude isn't uniquely human? This incredible true story explores whether dolphins can feel and express thankfulness in ways we understand.Legendary diver Enzo Maiorca experienced an unforgettable underwater encounter off the coast of Italy. A dolphin sought his help, leading him to another dolphin entangled in a fishing net. The rescue revealed an even bigger surprise: the saved dolphin was pregnant and gave birth moments later.The father dolphin then approached Enzo, touching his cheek in what felt like a kiss of gratitude—a profound lesson delivered straight from the heart of the ocean.

🎙 Deep Dive: Amy Purdy – What I Would Have AskedIn this episode of Deep Dive, our hosts take a closer look at a fascinating blog post by author Chris Palmore, where he explores the power of AI in shaping conversations we’ve never had the chance to have. The blog, titled Amy Purdy: What I Would Have Asked, dives into the life and resilience of Paralympic snowboarder, author, and speaker Amy Purdy—examining the questions Chris wished he could ask and how AI helped him explore those ideas.Our hosts discuss the implications of using AI to bridge conversational gaps, the ethical and emotional layers of such an approach, and the deeper themes of Amy Purdy’s journey. Can AI provide meaningful insights into personal stories? What happens when we use technology to simulate dialogue with inspiring figures?If you’d like to read the blog that’s being discussed, you can find it here: gratitudespace.com/amypurdy