Why Thankfulness Isn’t Always the Answer (and What to Do Instead)

It’s the week after Thanksgiving, and if you’re feeling a little guilty that you’re more snappy than you are “grateful,” this episode is for you, mama.

Because here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud:
Gratitude alone doesn’t make the exhaustion go away.
And that 5-minute checklist of things you’re “thankful” for?
It might actually be keeping you stuck.

In today’s episode, I’m diving into why your gratitude practice may not be working — and how to rewire it so that you’re not just practicing gratitude, but actually living in it.

We’ll talk about:
✨ The real reason you still feel overwhelmed, cranky, or disconnected — even when you should feel thankful
✨ The battle between your brain’s desire for safety and your heart’s desire for more
✨ How surface-level gratitude can accidentally keep you from stepping into your God-given calling
✨ The truth about the Israelites in Numbers 32 — and how it mirrors your life
✨ Three powerful shifts you can make to live in alignment, abundance, and purpose (without guilt)

And friend, if you’ve ever felt torn between being grateful for what you have… and wanting more, this conversation will free you.

Because wanting more doesn’t make you selfish — it might actually mean you're ready to step into your Promised Land.

📌 Takeaways:

• Gratitude and growth are not opposites — they must coexist.

• You don’t need to shrink your desire for more. You need to invite God into it.

• Your comfort zone might be what’s keeping you from your calling.

• Gratitude isn’t a checklist — it’s a lens through which you view your life.

If this episode sparked something in you — a desire for more alignment, purpose, or joy — I’d love to hear your “God wink.”

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