Love — Gratitude — Appreciation
Love — Gratitude — Appreciation

A Quest for Well-Being

Lawrence McGrath

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41:06•15 May 2019

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A Quest for Well-Being

Valeria Teles

This is a podcast inspired by love in the quest for Well-Being. The episodes feature informative, inspirational, healing, and insightful conversations focused on mental and spiritual health. This is a platform of collaboration created for exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, and insights about holistic health. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking toward a new way of living and new ways of being. Through the lens of awareness and healing, we explore such topics as trauma, addiction, co-dependency, fear, depression, anxiety, learning, and self-love, among others. The intention is to inspire healthy changes and promote awareness. I am grateful for having the opportunity to collaborate with many thoughtful and insightful people. Much appreciation for the guests and supporters of this podcast! Podcast Song “Almost August” by Dan Lebowitz http://www.lebomusic.com/

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Redefining Love: Lawrence McGrath on Gratitude and Appreciation

“Love is the deep abiding gratitude for and appreciation of the object loved. If you have that in your heart, it cannot be a narcissistic motivation; it's a pure, pure heart.”

Imagine if the word 'love' meant something deeper, something more universally powerful. In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Lawrence McGrath, an 85-year-old author with a fascinating life story. From marine pilot to college president, McGrath has seen it all and now shares his profound thoughts on love, gratitude, and appreciation. He argues that love is often misunderstood and suggests a new definition: a deep, abiding gratitude for and appreciation of the object loved.

This fresh perspective, he believes, can transcend religious dogmas and unite humanity. McGrath also emphasizes the importance of compassion and awareness in fostering a healthy lifestyle. He notes that while the meaning of things may evolve and become challenging as we age, maintaining a consciousness of our surroundings and ourselves can lead to a more fulfilling life.

The episode wraps up with McGrath's heartfelt plea for listeners to practice gratitude and appreciation daily, offering a simple yet transformative approach to life.

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