Gratitude, though, does not mean you are pretending everything is okay and living in denial. Instead, gratitude is choosing to focus on appreciating your life as it is right now.

The science is clear. There is no doubt that cultivating gratitude in your life can have a positive impact in many ways.

As we continue to live life through this historic pandemic, we all face anxiety and uncertainty and need to remind each other that growth is still possible—this is especially important for our students.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.