In this solo episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour: Awakening Humanity, Sam Liebowitz explores what it really means to go beyond positive thinking. He begins by reading his blog post, “Gratitude Is a Choice We Can Make Anytime,” reminding us that while life can feel chaotic, painful, or uncertain, there is almost always something in the present moment we can be genuinely grateful for—our breath, a bed to sleep in, food in the kitchen, or simply a safe place to rest. Sam explains how shifting our focus from what’s missing (“negative space”) to what’s already here (“positive space”) can gently open the door to gratitude, even in difficult times.
From there, Sam dives deeper into why “just thinking positive” often doesn’t work. He talks about the unconscious patterns of unworthiness, self-protection, and old stories from childhood that quietly sabotage our intentions, and how real transformation requires deep inner work—whether through therapy, coaching, spiritual practice, or other forms of healing. Gratitude becomes a powerful tool in metabolizing these old energies, especially when we can be grateful even for the parts of us that once kept us safe but no longer serve us.
Sam then invites listeners to take the next steps: recognizing that we are the creators of our lives, and taking responsibility for our choices, attitudes, and energy—without blaming ourselves or denying how hard life can be. He illustrates this with personal stories of pivotal decisions, challenging relationships, and unexpected blessings, including a recent “gift from the universe” that arrived through a simple act of saying yes. Ultimately, Sam encourages us to claim our power to choose, get clear on what truly brings us peace and joy (beyond society’s definitions of success), leave room for life’s magic, and practice gratitude as a daily, embodied choice that can quietly but profoundly change our lives.
