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Theme · 20 writingsGratitude

Thanks given precisely and often — the practice underneath everything else.

September 11, 2026

Getting back to the basics is my commitment.

Returns to his core ritual: morning gratitude, prayer, and manifestation.

June 5, 2026

The goal is to live well for as long as we can.

Reframes gratitude as the foundation for longevity; the goal is living well, not just longer.

May 22, 2026

momentum is rarely one giant breakthrough.

Grateful reflection on momentum across health, fund, Miami friendships, and dad's recovery.

December 24, 2025

Their reactions from being the first ones to read it. I can't wait. That will be my Christmas present!

Eric gifts his newly printed book to family, employees, and partners for Christmas.

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December 21, 2025

To say that it gave me goosebumps on my soul is an understatement.

Eric sends the first copy of his book to Evangelia Stavros Leclaire, who wrote University of Dreams' mission statement.

December 10, 2025

It's been a good ride, and it's still going.

A ticket stub from Eric's first produced concerts sparks gratitude for his events career.

November 27, 2025

Not for things, but for people.

Eric thanks his coaches, family, and The Inspired community in a Thanksgiving letter.

September 14, 2025

The Power of a Morning Gratitude Practice

The power of a morning gratitude practice, learned from friend Angel Vaughn.

August 12, 2025

As I deployed my morning gratitude practice today, I realized that yesterday was a truly special day.

Morning gratitude practice revealed yesterday was special; got to spend time with someone.

November 23, 2023

To my Dad, Chuck Lochtefeld, you taught me many things, but the one that stands out the most is the value of i

Skipping traditional Thanksgiving, Eric publishes a long gratitude list for family, friends, and investors.

October 23, 2023

I am grateful for friends that give me a second chance when I need it most.

On turning 53, Eric lists his gratitude for a lifetime of friendships.

June 4, 2023

The trade off is that we get to enjoy sunrises year round from our backyard and bedroom window.

Grateful for a special week of year-round sunrises from the backyard and bedroom window.

December 31, 2022

Every photo has a backstory that makes it especially memorable.

Year-end collection of his favorite inspirational moments, each photo with a backstory.

November 24, 2022

as I learn to write more from my soul and less from my ego I find peace, love and joy.

Thanksgiving thanks to the group for giving his inspirational writing an audience.

September 9, 2022

Saying goodbye to Costa Rica with gratitude for ten days of bliss.

Saying goodbye to Costa Rica with gratitude for ten days of bliss.

May 28, 2022

How we perceive things determines the experiences we have and what we attract into our lives.

Invitation to practice gratitude together, starting with his own thanks for friends after seven retreats in ten weeks.

April 19, 2022

Gratitude!

Gratitude!

December 30, 2021

You have a fellow Warrior in your foxhole for life.

Thanks a friend for a profound act of kindness that fueled his 2022.

November 23, 2021

Treat this like it may be the last time you will get the chance.

Suggests a Thanksgiving gratitude walk: meaningful talk, then eye-contact gratitude.

November 22, 2021

Life is good and I'm grateful.

Grateful for a sunset, his parents' visit, the group, Bliss Champions, and Lori.