Take a closer look at the text of Modah/eh Ani, the blessing recited upon awakening. Rabbi Shefa Gold takes us through obstacles to feeling gratitude, and ways to get past them. The source sheet for this class can be found here.
Explore more in Rabbi Shefa Gold’s article, Modeh Ani: Beginning the Day with Gratitude.
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The first prayer traditionally recited upon awakening in the morning is commonly translated as "I thank you," but that's not all it means.
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