People and things who contribute to the greater good can make us feel better and, yes, grateful.

The Journey of Gratitude

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 13, 2018

A.J. Jacobs, NPR contributor, contributing editor at Esquire and author of many books including Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (Simon & Schuster/ TED, 2018), decided to trace the journey of his morning cup of coffee, thanking each person who played a part, and shares what he learned about coffee... and the effects of gratitude.

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