TINHORN’s Gratitude Checklist
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Start your day by saying “Please.”
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Next, say out loud three (3) things that you are grateful for
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Keep a daily gratitude journal or add an AM and PM gratitude check-in to your daily planner
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Check if you’re in H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and take care of those needs STAT.
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Be kind in thoughts and actions to yourself and others.
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End your day by saying “Thank you.”
This month, TINHORN is celebrating gratitude. For our Indigenous heritage and for our freedoms. On my mind today more than anything is our freedom of choice. Growing up on the Hualapai reservation, I saw myself as a member of my community and as a Native American. It wasn’t until I worked on an Air Force base in Germany as a civilian computer scientist that I realized there were so many freedoms at home that I took for granted. Don’t get me wrong, our nation is far from perfect. But that’s the beautiful thing about it: we have choices and can use our voice through community action, social media dialogue, and voting to make things better for Native people and “something other(s)” who are often forgotten.
The best way to stay grounded is by practicing intentional gratitude. Whether you prefer meditation, journaling, or community service, staying grateful is key to sustaining oneself through uncertain times. No matter the outcome of the elections or world events, let’s make an intentional choice to stay grateful. Let’s show gratitude for the strength of our ancestors and live a life of gratitude as we make the future a better place for the next generation.