Finding things to be grateful for during challenges might seem impossible, but this is when gratitude matters most. Rather than denying pain, gratitude helps us see that good and bad can coexist. Hospitals report patients who practice gratitude heal faster from surgeries. Companies that implement gratitude practices see 31% lower turnover. The key is specificity - instead of "I'm grateful for family," try "I'm grateful my daughter brought me soup when I was sick." This granular appreciation rewires our brains to spot goodness even in darkness. Ancient philosophies and modern science agree: gratitude is the bridge between despair and hope.