Gratitude Journal

In this episode, Matthew ponders the necessity of stepping in to the shoes of others, why we might to direct our energies towards strengthening our degree of empathy, and how an Amish proverb might be the road to the great good. 

In this episode, Matthew pays tribute to veteran and hard-core life-long Steelers fan Jerry DiBacco, a West Virginia man who also happens to be his uncle, who recently passed away.  Matthew acknowledges gratitude for his life-lessons, his ability to execute 'grace under pressure', and his penchant for being able to uncover the humor that helps us celebrate the events in our lives.

In this first episode of 2021, Matthew recounts a particular recent 'perfect moment' in an otherwise imperfect time-period, begging the question: can WE plan these out or do they plan on seeking US out?

Not one to to perform 'year-end recaps', Matthew summarizes the year with a showcase of three particular events that made 2020 stand out, in a episode that may be the final one of the year. Happy Holidays!

Matthew reflects on the late, great Monsignor Leonard J. Fick, his seminary mentor, and how 'taking a chance' is sometimes inevitable.

In this episode, Matthew praises 'heat' and other basic necessities that we sometimes take for granted.  Curl up by the fire with a blanket and your favorite beverage and have a 'listen'!

In this episode, Matthew tries to 'conduct' the Time Symphony, waxing philosophic on how the intent to manipulate the concept of time, rather through Alzheimer's, his dog, Izzy, or through 'time' itself, has proven to be fruitless.

In this episode, Matthew (a bit under the weather) contemplates finding common-ground in the middle of a pandemic and a chaotic election, and what it might take to stop 'walking on egg-shells'.

In this episode, Matthew ponders 'unconditional' living: love, giving, and receiving.  Are dogs better at it than we are?  And can we learn from them?

Heat....Water....Oxygen.....and pale ale?  In this episode, Matthew urges everyone to NOT to take the essentials for granted!

In this latest episode, Matthew digs deep to scoop out a few 'drops' of gratitude in this otherwise challenging and hazy time in which we live.

In this latest episode, Matthew discusses the dilemma of 'boredom', and investigates how we might use it to our 'gratitude' advantage!

In this episode, Matthew talks about that 'middle ground' in the exploration of the concept of 'empathy', especially in the midst of a pandemic.

In this episode, Matthew tries to find some common balance between that which is...and that which was.

In this episode, Matthew further explores that 'middle way' between past and future.  

In this episode, Matthew chats about the need to place less importance on the 'main event' in front of you and dig deeper for those instances that might not be so illuminated.

In this latest episode, Matthew tries to find balance between 'unexpected problems' and 'unexpected goodness'!

In this episode, Matthew still struggles with the death of his granddaughter, but he also looks at sometimes undervalued examples from which to find 'gratitude'.

In this episode, Matthew searches for answers...the answers that are dearly departed can hopefully give us.

In this episode, Matthew offers thoughts on the recent death of his granddaughter, Mallie.

In this episode, Matthew shares experiences from his past about 'the moment', and how we can neither avoid them nor prepare for them.

In this episode, Matthew talks about 'making do' with what you have, adapting what his parents taught him about it, and trying to apply it in the age of COVID-19.

In this episode, Matthew reflects on seemingly tiny gestures from people in his past, and how those gestures have amounted to big things now.

Matthew reflects on the greatest game ever invented!

In this episode, Matthew celebrates 'inclusion' as we settle in on 2020's rendition of Independence Day.