Living in gratitude
Living in gratitude
Merci ! is a journey into the deep, luxurious, generous rainforest of gratitude. Will you join me?
Bonjour !
Welcome to Kat says merci, a place where gratitude meets everyday beauty. I’m so happy you’re here! This is more than just a website—it’s a friendly corner of the internet where we celebrate mindfulness, joy, and the little moments that make life special.
Think of this as a cozy nook where gratitude meets everyday beauty—a place to reconnect with yourself and the simple moments that matter most. Take your time, explore, and know that you are always welcome here. Merci for stopping by!
Hi! I'm Kat
I first started thinking about gratitude while standing in my roommate’s kitchen. I had justed turned 40, and I was wondering what the heck had happened to my well-planned life. On the tail end of a s**t storm that left me divorced, 500 miles north of my foreclosed home, with two heavy wooden boxes containing the ashes of my recently deceased beloved dogs…
The book
Merci !
A French woman's journal of gratitude
This collection of illustrated essays is a reminder that gratitude requires attention to the present moment – watching for the myriad large and tiny nuggets of happiness that fill one’s life.
Choosing to shift our focus to the blessings that surround us demands discipline, but the payoff is well worth it. A lighter heart – for which we can be grateful.
Let's connect!
This gratitude project first started as a way for me to rebuild my life after a couple of the most difficult years of my life. It allowed me to discover a way to add purpose and intention to the way I lived.
Unfortunately (or not), there is no switch to flip that makes our mind forever more grateful. It is a practice that needs care and feeding. One way to feed this practice, is by surrounding oneself with other happiness seekers.