Girma Bishaw contends that the gratitude way is how we can bring about real societal harmony.
The power of gratitude has been tragically underestimated. Cynicism might seem to be a more reasonable response to all that is wrong with the world. However, what many do not realise is that by refusing to look for the good in others, or even in themselves, they are missing out on the chance to be a potent force for change.
In The Gratitude Way, Girma Bishaw explores the transformative power of gratitude in personal and social situations, illustrated by his own real-life experience as an Ethiopian refugee making a life in the UK.
Drawing on Christian perspectives, Girma explains how understanding, cultivating and applying gratitude can be a catalyst in bringing divided groups together in greater harmony. His message of hope in the face of so much recent angst around community relations has proved inspirational to churches, community leaders and even royalty.
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Girma Bishaw contends that only gratitude can heal the wounds of division in our society.
Foreword - Revd Dr Ric Thorpe, Bishop of Islington
Introduction
1. My journey to this point
2. Why gratitude and why now?
3. Gratitude explored
4. Gratitude misunderstood
5. The biblical and theological foundation of the gratitude way
6. Gratitude and social change
7. The benefits of gratitude
8. Conclusion
Afterword - Ruth Naomi Floyd
Appendix 1: Learning to cultivate gratitude - some ideas
Appendix 2: Learning to cultivate gratitude - discussion topics
Appendix 3: Case study - Islington Gratitude Dinner
Appendix 4: Further resources
Girma Bishaw serves as the director of the Gratitude Initiative and Co-director at The London Project, both in the UK. His particular focus is on serving churches in the margins, to embark on a journey to embrace the wider mission in collaboration with the host churches. Girma has served as a church pastor and contributed in planting multiple diaspora churches across London and the rest of the UK. He is married to Yodit, and together they have a son and a daughter.
