Kristi Nelson is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent more than 20 years immersed in the rewarding work of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. Nelson was the founding director of the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, director of development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and director of development and community relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. She holds a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in leadership studies from Harvard University. She lives in western Massachusetts with her family. 

Books by Kristi Nelson

  • Wake Up Grateful
    What does it mean to truly live gratefully, every day? In Wake Up Grateful, Kristi Nelson, executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, unlocks the path to recognizing abundance in every moment, and gives readers the tools to bring this transformational shift in perspective into their daily lives. Nelson goes beyond the proverbial question of whether the glass is half full or half empty, and encourages readers to awaken to the gift of having a glass at all. With questions for reflection, daily exercises, and perspective prompts for appreciating the fullness of life as it is, right now, this book promises profound personal change through the practice of taking nothing for granted.
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  • Everyday Gratitude
    Happiness is rooted in gratitude. In this beautiful collection, you'll find inspiring quotes and thoughts from well-known minds such as Maya Angelou, Confucius, and Anne Frank combined with original reflections and practices to help you recognize the abundance of opportunities for gratitude and joy – all around you, every day. Hand-lettered art makes this a stunning gift to treasure, whether you keep it for yourself or give it to a loved one.
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