Hakarat Hatov or Gratitude Expressed at Ice Hockey Practice

I have had the blessing of serving as an assistant coach for my son’s ice hockey team.  After one practice, the players huddled around the coaches on the ice and I asked the players to express one thing they were grateful for at that time.  One player shared he was grateful that his parents took to practice.  Another played shared he was grateful that he has an opportunity to play ice hockey since many children do not have such an opportunity.  It was a profound moment to share that space of expressing gratitude together and it only took a few minutes!  Maybe try expressing gratitude by sharing a few kind words or deeds today with our partner, children, loved one, friend, co-worker or even a stranger.