The Story Samurai
A quiet space for sovereign minds to sharpen their voice, master their message, and rise with meaning. Hosted by Cary Hokama.
The Story Samurai
Scroll 028: Gratitude With Eyes Open
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This week’s scroll lands right at the heart of Thanksgiving — but not the curated highlight-reel version. We’re talking about gratitude with eyes open. The kind that honors the truth of our relationships, acknowledges how people change, and keeps us centered when the emotional weather shifts.
In this episode, Cary explores what it really means to practice gratitude as a warrior discipline — not by pretending everything is perfect, but by seeing clearly, staying steady, and honoring both the beauty and the reality of our connections.
We talk switched-up energy, self-awareness, and the Kaizen approach to navigating complicated rooms and complicated seasons.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of shifting relationships during the holidays, this scroll will give you clarity, grounding, and practical practices to stay sovereign through it all.