Hiroko Yoda: what does it mean to be grateful?

Written By Beth Bonness

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What does gratitude look like?

Listen as author, translator, folklorist, and certified kimono consultant, Hiroko Yoda shares insights from her latest book, 8 Million Ways to Happiness. It’s for people looking for meaning in the modern world but not wanting to lock themselves into any specific faith -- but rather -- encourages us to focus on the limitless ways we can show gratitude every day.

"I thought I was absolutely alone, but then I realized I wasn't. When I opened my eyes, opened my heart, I realized that I was surrounded by a lot of lives.”

— Hiroko Yoda

Japanese terms:

  • Kami (spiritual beings)

  • Yaoyorozu no kami (eight million spiritual beings)

  • Kotodama (word spirit)

  • Arigato (thank you)

  • Itadakimasu (“I humbly accept” said before eating)

Learn more about Hiroko: website book BlueSky Instagram Substack

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Beth Bonness
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