Gratitude vs. Toxicity: How to Lead the Good Life?

Welcome to this fascinating global debate… held simultaneously!
Join participants from cities the world over… don’t miss out!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/gratitude-toxicity-life/
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What does it mean to live well? Across cultures and centuries, humans have sought the key to a “good life.” Gratitude is often highlighted as a path: appreciating what we have, strengthening bonds, and finding meaning in small moments. Yet at the same time, we live in a world where toxicity—whether in relationships, workplaces, or even social narratives—can corrode our well-being and silence our authentic voices.
When does gratitude empower us, and when does it become a mask that covers injustice or pain? How do we draw the line between cultivating appreciation and tolerating toxicity? And is rejecting what harms us an act of gratitude to ourselves?
We’ll gather, coffee or tea in hand, to share perspectives and challenge assumptions about the balance between gratitude and toxicity in shaping the good life.
Some subjects we’ll touch on:
· Gratitude as a practice: benefits and limitations
· Toxic positivity vs. authentic appreciation
· Identifying and resisting toxic dynamics
· Gratitude, power, and manipulation
· The cultural role of gratitude – individualism vs. Collectivism
· Can gratitude and anger coexist?
· How to lead a good life without denial
By the end of our conversation, we will have explored whether gratitude is the antidote to toxicity—or whether the good life requires a more complex balance of appreciation, resistance, and change.
When? Tuesday, September 16
What time? 8 PM New York/ 7 PM Chicago/ 5 PM LA
Who participates? Global minds from all over the world
How many people per group? A maximum of 9 people per debating group to maximize experience
How much? We only charge a small contribution of 5 USD which covers our costs and allows us to sponsor people who wouldn’t be able to connect otherwise
First time? Drop us a line and you can participate for FREE 😊
And if I don’t like it? No risk involved. We’ll give you a complete refund
Do I have to prepare? It’s not mandatory, but if you like there’s Food for Thought videos
How do I connect? You’ll receive a link in your email max. 24 hours after payment
Everyone is welcome, together with their plus ones, ideas, and perspectives.
Click on the link and register now!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/gratitude-toxicity-life/