The Gratitude Poet, Mark Cady-Archilla
@thegratitudepoet.bsky.social
Just a guy trying to help the world be more positive through gratitude.
Do you still hang a Christmas stocking and fill it with trinkets and candy for your significant other?
December 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Do you still hang a Christmas stocking and fill it with trinkets and candy for your significant other?
It’s the fifth day of Christmas today we celebrate the candy cane. #TheGratitudePoet #Christmas #Grateful #CandyCane #The12DaysOfChristmas
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It’s the fifth day of Christmas today we celebrate the candy cane. #TheGratitudePoet #Christmas #Grateful #CandyCane #The12DaysOfChristmas
On the fourth day of Christmas, we take a look at heirloom Christmas decorations, and how they connect us to our ancestors and our past. #TheGratitudePoet #The12DaysOfChristmas #Grateful #Heirloom #Christmas
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
On the fourth day of Christmas, we take a look at heirloom Christmas decorations, and how they connect us to our ancestors and our past. #TheGratitudePoet #The12DaysOfChristmas #Grateful #Heirloom #Christmas
On the third day of Christmas. We talk about gifts, big and small homemade store-bought. It’s not the size or the cost. It’s the intention and the love behind it. #TheGratitudePoet #The12DaysOfChristmas #Gratitude #Grateful #Christmas
December 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
On the third day of Christmas. We talk about gifts, big and small homemade store-bought. It’s not the size or the cost. It’s the intention and the love behind it. #TheGratitudePoet #The12DaysOfChristmas #Gratitude #Grateful #Christmas
It’s the second day of Christmas and what to celebrate more than time with family #Christmas #TheGratitudePoet #Grateful #Gratitude #The12DaysOfChristmas
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It’s the second day of Christmas and what to celebrate more than time with family #Christmas #TheGratitudePoet #Grateful #Gratitude #The12DaysOfChristmas
On the first day of Christmas. Join me today and for the next 11 for our daily Christmas gratitude. #TheGratitudePoet #Grateful #Christmas #Gratitude #Meditation
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
On the first day of Christmas. Join me today and for the next 11 for our daily Christmas gratitude. #TheGratitudePoet #Grateful #Christmas #Gratitude #Meditation
Today is our birthday. I am certainly one of the luckiest great uncles on the planet because I get to share my birthday with my great niece September. #HappyBirthday #TheGratitudePoet #Youth #Old #Grateful
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Today is our birthday. I am certainly one of the luckiest great uncles on the planet because I get to share my birthday with my great niece September. #HappyBirthday #TheGratitudePoet #Youth #Old #Grateful
Who makes the magic now? We reflect on the magical Christmas memories of childhood, discussing how the holiday experience transforms with age and how we now become the creators of wonder for younger generations. #thegratitudepoet #christmas
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Who makes the magic now? We reflect on the magical Christmas memories of childhood, discussing how the holiday experience transforms with age and how we now become the creators of wonder for younger generations. #thegratitudepoet #christmas
We reflect on the transformative power of the Christmas season, highlighting how it brings out the best in people through increased generosity, patience, and empathy. #ChristmasSpirit #Kindness #HolidayHope #FamilyTime #Compassion
December 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We reflect on the transformative power of the Christmas season, highlighting how it brings out the best in people through increased generosity, patience, and empathy. #ChristmasSpirit #Kindness #HolidayHope #FamilyTime #Compassion
We explore the magic of outdoor Christmas lights, discussing how these twinkling displays transform winter nights, evoke childhood memories, and create a sense of community connection and joy. #TheGratitudePoet #Christmas #christmaslights #Gratitude #grateful
December 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We explore the magic of outdoor Christmas lights, discussing how these twinkling displays transform winter nights, evoke childhood memories, and create a sense of community connection and joy. #TheGratitudePoet #Christmas #christmaslights #Gratitude #grateful
I share a deeply personal reflection on grief, remembering my mother through her cherished sweater and discussing how physical objects can carry emotional connections to loved ones we've lost. #mother #thegratitudepoet #grief #love #memories
December 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I share a deeply personal reflection on grief, remembering my mother through her cherished sweater and discussing how physical objects can carry emotional connections to loved ones we've lost. #mother #thegratitudepoet #grief #love #memories
We explore the journey of self-forgiveness, discussing how dwelling on past mistakes can be harmful and how learning to be kind to ourselves is essential for personal growth and emotional well-being. #thegratitudepoet #grateful #gratitude #noregrets
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
We explore the journey of self-forgiveness, discussing how dwelling on past mistakes can be harmful and how learning to be kind to ourselves is essential for personal growth and emotional well-being. #thegratitudepoet #grateful #gratitude #noregrets
e warmth and generosity of homemade treats during the festive season, and expressing gratitude for the love and community shared through delicious sweets. #christmas #thegratitudepoet #cookies #holidaybaking #grateful
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 AM
e warmth and generosity of homemade treats during the festive season, and expressing gratitude for the love and community shared through delicious sweets. #christmas #thegratitudepoet #cookies #holidaybaking #grateful
We explore the profound nature of memory, comparing our minds to personal libraries filled with unique moments. #thegratitudepoet #Memory #Gratitude #Grateful #MorningMeditation
December 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We explore the profound nature of memory, comparing our minds to personal libraries filled with unique moments. #thegratitudepoet #Memory #Gratitude #Grateful #MorningMeditation
Nothing quite as cold as being in the Arctic Circle. Hello from Tromso, Norway. #norway #tromso #northernlights #christmasvillage #happyholidays
December 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Nothing quite as cold as being in the Arctic Circle. Hello from Tromso, Norway. #norway #tromso #northernlights #christmasvillage #happyholidays
Since the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, we have journeyed from darkness into light. I honor the warriors who fought for dignity and the souls we lost too soon.
#WorldAIDSDay #Gratitude #gay #lesbian #lgbtq
#WorldAIDSDay #Gratitude #gay #lesbian #lgbtq
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Since the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, we have journeyed from darkness into light. I honor the warriors who fought for dignity and the souls we lost too soon.
#WorldAIDSDay #Gratitude #gay #lesbian #lgbtq
#WorldAIDSDay #Gratitude #gay #lesbian #lgbtq
Leading off the topic is Stephen Colbert as we discuss how true gratitude means embracing our entire life journey, including the most challenging experiences. #thegratitudepoet #grateful #challenges #gratitude #morningmeditation
November 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Leading off the topic is Stephen Colbert as we discuss how true gratitude means embracing our entire life journey, including the most challenging experiences. #thegratitudepoet #grateful #challenges #gratitude #morningmeditation
We had a fire. I was naked. (No photos, sorry.) I put out the fire with this. #thegratitudepoet #fire #giftideas #gift #christmas
November 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We had a fire. I was naked. (No photos, sorry.) I put out the fire with this. #thegratitudepoet #fire #giftideas #gift #christmas
You have two completely uninterrupted hours on a quiet bench. Who is the one person, living or passed, you would choose to sit with? Drop your answers (and why!) below. I'm taking notes...
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
You have two completely uninterrupted hours on a quiet bench. Who is the one person, living or passed, you would choose to sit with? Drop your answers (and why!) below. I'm taking notes...
Wait a moment. Watch this before you send out your holiday greeting. We discuss the emotional complexity of holidays for those experiencing grief, emphasizing the importance of compassion and acknowledging the pain of those who have lost loved ones. #Christmas #Compassion #Holiday #TheGratitudePoet
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Wait a moment. Watch this before you send out your holiday greeting. We discuss the emotional complexity of holidays for those experiencing grief, emphasizing the importance of compassion and acknowledging the pain of those who have lost loved ones. #Christmas #Compassion #Holiday #TheGratitudePoet
A Mother’s Journey
A heartfelt tribute to the incomparable love of our mothers, honoring the sacred journey we share with them from our beginning to their peaceful passing. These clips celebrate lifelong blessing of a mother's presence.
#MothersLove
#Gratitude
#GriefAndLoss
#LifeCycle
#Blessed
A heartfelt tribute to the incomparable love of our mothers, honoring the sacred journey we share with them from our beginning to their peaceful passing. These clips celebrate lifelong blessing of a mother's presence.
#MothersLove
#Gratitude
#GriefAndLoss
#LifeCycle
#Blessed
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A Mother’s Journey
A heartfelt tribute to the incomparable love of our mothers, honoring the sacred journey we share with them from our beginning to their peaceful passing. These clips celebrate lifelong blessing of a mother's presence.
#MothersLove
#Gratitude
#GriefAndLoss
#LifeCycle
#Blessed
A heartfelt tribute to the incomparable love of our mothers, honoring the sacred journey we share with them from our beginning to their peaceful passing. These clips celebrate lifelong blessing of a mother's presence.
#MothersLove
#Gratitude
#GriefAndLoss
#LifeCycle
#Blessed
Don’t get scammed this holiday season.
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Don’t get scammed this holiday season.
Having a lot of difficulty lately? Not happy with things? Pause and think about the energy that you’re putting out because the universe only gives us back that which we have given. Everything going wonderfully? Pause take a look at what you were doing and continue to replicate it. #LawOfAttraction
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Having a lot of difficulty lately? Not happy with things? Pause and think about the energy that you’re putting out because the universe only gives us back that which we have given. Everything going wonderfully? Pause take a look at what you were doing and continue to replicate it. #LawOfAttraction
We explore the profound value of silence and stillness, discussing how taking moments of quiet can be incredibly healing and restorative for our mental well-being. #mindfulness #selfcare #meditation #quietmoments #gratitude
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We explore the profound value of silence and stillness, discussing how taking moments of quiet can be incredibly healing and restorative for our mental well-being. #mindfulness #selfcare #meditation #quietmoments #gratitude
Honoring sibling bonds. We discuss the profound emotional experience of losing a sibling, acknowledging the permanent grief and the important role bereaved siblings play in preserving their loved one's memory and supporting their nieces and nephews. #Sibling #Death #SiblingLove #Love #Memories
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Honoring sibling bonds. We discuss the profound emotional experience of losing a sibling, acknowledging the permanent grief and the important role bereaved siblings play in preserving their loved one's memory and supporting their nieces and nephews. #Sibling #Death #SiblingLove #Love #Memories