Gratitude Journal
Matthew Stark
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The View From The Island
In this episode, Matthew struggled to keep it together on a day-to-day basis. The island beckons.
Just Wait It'll Change
In this episode, Matthew gets stuck on the idea of 'impermanence', and wonders if anything can free the wheel from spinning in the mud.
Just A Little Pat
Matthew ruminates on how a slight grain of acknowledgement can sometimes make all the difference. Got a comment or a thought? Email: [email protected]
Lend A Hand
In this episode, Matthew 'gets a hand' from a stranger...and wonders if he can reciprocate. Get in touch with Matthew: [email protected]
For Whom The Church Bell Tolls
In this 2026 episode, Matthew speaks at length about fraught relationships, spiritual darkness, and the need to pay heed to the sound of the bell.
Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst
I'll let you decide as to whether or not 2025 was good or awful. Here's to a better 2026!
No Tricks Up My Sleeve
No, Matthew is not dead! Matthew discusses acquaintances who come out of the woodwork, blowing leaves, and the need for (finally!) sleep.
Ants In Your Pants
What can creepy-crawlies teach us about 'gratitude'? Matthew shares his fear for them, and how it helped him move in the direction (cautiously) of thanksgiving. (eek)
Wanna Do A Loop?
That's what we called 'a walk' in the seminary! Excuse the Hokas grinding against the cement! Matthew takes a jaunt around the neighborhood, in search of being grateful for an event long after it…
Train Whistle Blues
In this audio/video episode, Matthew reveals an honest assessment of his current mental state...and how something as simple as a train whistle can hopefully re-center us, amongst the daily chaos.
Can Loss Be A Win
In this episode, Matthew continues to explore 'loss' and the death of his parents. For 'TheGratitudeJournal' on YouTube, please search TheGratitudeJournal.
Ode to Ed and Barb
In this episode, Matthew reveals the recent loss of his parents, as well as the gratitude found in a time of loss.
Breaking The 4th Wall
In this episode, Matthew recounts his 12 hours in the Emergency Room and why the most unlikely people can help us realize a brief whiff of 'gratitude'.
Drone To Tower: Do You Read Me?
Look out all other aircraft: Matthew is in the sky!
Slaying The Victim
Can we learn something from Donald Trump? In this episodes, Matthew discusses the crutch called 'being a victim', and why it's necessary to identify the warning sins and how to deal with the…
When The Smoke Clears
In this episode, Matthew leans into finding merit and worth in the smaller, less-noticeable events in which to discover, and uncover, gratitude.
See The Cookies, Be The Cookies
New eyes, a sweet tooth, and a chance meeting with a VERY large dog, on this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast.
Falls, Eyeballs, and Baseballs
In this episode, Matthew gets new eyes, expands his care-giving duties, and checks the box-score of his beloved (?) Cleveland Guardians.
Make Your Peace With It
A tray of cookies. Should you have one? Two? 'Making Your Peace' with the trials and tribulations, in this episode of the Gratitude Journal podcast.
The Spaces Between The Spaces
Matthew elaborates on how NOT to beat yourself up too badly over 'regret'.
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Gratitude Journal has published 100 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
Gratitude Journal is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.
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