Hello Reader,

Today is Thanksgiving in the US. I had never celebrated Thanksgiving until I moved to the US in 2013. What started as a cultural curiosity has since blossomed into one of my most cherished rituals – though these days in Hong Kong, it looks pretty different from the traditional American feast. The turkey hasn’t always been on our dining table on the last Thursday of November, but the practice of pausing to reflect on what matters most has taken root in our lives.

Over a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner with my almost seven-year-old son – homemade bolognese, mine with tomatoes and his without, to accommodate his renal diet, I asked him what he was thankful for, he delivered a list so raw and complete—from the people he loves to the new building he doesn’t love for blocking our view—that it stopped me in my tracks.

His unfiltered wisdom was a powerful nudge. In the busyness of life—parenting, building a business, just keeping up—I, like many of us, had let my own gratitude practice slip. Yet, as a health coach, I know this isn't just a "nice-to-have." Science confirms it's a cornerstone of our well-being.

So, inspired by his honesty, I wrote again. I dug into the science and my own heart to share 12 heartfelt gratitude prompts with my stories. I hope they help us all rediscover the abundance already woven into our days.

This isn't about forced positivity. It's about the gentle, transformative work of shifting our perception—of realizing our own grass is plenty green if we only remember to look down.

In the post, I share my own small stories of thanks, from the profound to the simple. My hope is that it feels like a quiet conversation with a friend, offering you a moment of reflection as we head into this reflective time of year.

An Ode to Gratitude Here are 12 things I'm grateful for. The list is by no means complete. I’ve also included a gratitude prompt for you in each. Think of this as a journaling exercise, a meditation, or simply a quiet conversation with yourself over a cup of tea. Read the Stories

I would be truly honored to hear what sparks for you. What’s one small thing you’re feeling grateful for right now? Simply hit reply and tell me. I read every single one.

Share your stories in the comments on the blog or simply hit reply—l'd love to hear your wisdom for these tender journeys.

Food for Thought

I have been pondering on this a lot lately. When things get hard, it's a reminder to go back to the why and what kind of happiness we are pursuing.

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When we fall in love with the process rather than the outcome, we don't have to wait to be happy.

Food for Taste

Enjoy these hearty fall and winter recipes featuring the antioxidant-rich pumpkin!

I'm so glad we could reconnect today. If you know someone who would appreciate a gentle nudge toward gratitude, please feel free to pay this email forward.

This path is always better walked together, and your thoughts and stories are a welcome part of mine. My inbox is just a reply away.
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Until next time. Take care!

With enormous gratitude,

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