Research shows that when people cultivate gratitude, they experience a multitude of psychological, physical, interpersonal, and spiritual benefits. The practice has cascading effects on people's entire lives and enables them to heal, grow, and love more deeply and in new ways. Through lectures, practical assignments, and small group discussions, this course will take a multifaceted approach to the investigation of gratitude, covering philosophical underpinnings, scientific findings, and real-life practices, including how to transcend unexpected obstacles to leverage the power of gratitude in your life and the lives of those around you.