Leading with Gratitude Gonyadeates

10/30/2026

I am sharing this picture of me today because I am happy to be on a journey of wellness.

This was not always how I looked. As a Mom, wife, educator there have been days that I felt off, tired, exhausted and I did not
know why.

I mean I had my too do list I could share as the reasons I was feeling overwhelmed but I did not know the real reason why I was so tired.

Then I had a health crisis 8 years ago and I had to stop and not by choice. But this lead me to finding out what wellness is and how to create it in my life.

I want to help you before the health crisis comes.

I have researched and written about a wellness model I call “Living Each Day in Thanksgiving”. It’s based on my Seneca culture. What is great about it is it is a universal model.

I would love to share more with you.

You can find my book Leading with Gratitude: Haudenosaunee Teachings for All, available on Amazon.

I am also available for group presentations or 1:1 coaching.

My path is to help others be well too building routines and tools to help you feel as good as I do in the picture below.

10/28/2026

Retirement adventures - what do I fill my time with.

10/28/2026

Looking at my October photos and what I saw most besides pictures of the season is family. 🍁

One of the seven circles for wellness is community. We all need our family circle to build a well balanced life. 🤩

I love spending time with my family. Whether it’s sharing a meal together, going on a drive or going on adventure. 🦃🚗🛣️

The stories we share, the laughter we make, and the memories we create. All priceless.

If you want to learn more about Living Each Day in Thanksgiving - Wellness Model just leave a comment below that says YES. I am happy to have a conversation with you.

10/26/2026

I woke up at 7 am this morning with the intention of taking a walk with Kona outside.

The temperature outside on my phone said 48 degrees so a warm morning.

When I looked out my back door I had to stop and be in awe of what I saw. The color on the ground, sunshine just starting g to peak through, but what really caught my eye is beyond the trees I could see Grandmother Moon in all her fullness.

My Seneca culture is very focused on the cycle of the moon. It’s how we tell time throughout the year and what ceremonies to have and when. The full moon this month is often referred to as the Harvest Moon. It is a time to give thanks to the Creator for all that was harvested from the fruits and vegetables this year.

All of our ceremonies throughout the year are based on giving thanks to the Creator for the gifts we receive from each other and most importantly from Mother Earth. In addition to being thankful we also know it is our responsibility to take care of Mother Earth.

Some basic things all living beings need is clean air, clean water, food and shelter.

Do you know that you are an important part of our interconnected relationship with Mother Earth? Yes - you.

Ways you can help Mother Earth be here for the next Seven Generations is to help keep the air clean, clean water and etc.

Do you want to learn more?

Great here is how to learn more.
Message me for presentation opportunities.

10/22/2026

55 and retired, enjoying the seasons

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

What am I seeing differently since I retired?

Well for starters my office space is much different.

I get to sit in my comfy chair, and I get a beautiful view of the fall landscape.

I get uninterrupted time to be creative and follow my dreams.

After taking some time away from my path of sharing how I live Each Day in Thanksgiving I am picking up where I left off.

I am passionate about sharing my Seneca culture with you about how to bring balance, peace and wellness to your life because I know what it means when I don’t have it in my own life.

I have experienced tired, brain fog, etc.

But when I began to find tools for my own wellness journey I knew I needed to share what I have learned with others. That is who I am as life long learner and teacher.

I want to help others. Today I began work on my next opportunity to help others but if you do not want to wait for this project to be completed. I have great news. You don’t have to wait.

You can buy my book Leading with Gratitude: Haudenosaunee Teachings for All on Amazon or message me I mail signed books to you directly.

I also am available for presentations either in-person or via zoom. Just send me a message.

10/19/2026

This morning I woke up and it was a sunny clear day and the temperature outside had left a hard frost on the ground.

I got dressed. Put the harness on the dog.

Dressed warmly and went outside at 7:45 am for a walk.

Why? Well walking has many benefits.

One - appreciate the beauty outside with all the reds, oranges, yellows and the blue sky.

Two - movement is good for my body, mind and spirit

Three - to give appreciation for all the Creators gifts.

This is what it means to me to be Living Each Day in Thanksgiving.

Do you want to learn more? I have some amazing ways you can connect with me.

Presentations - live or via zoom
Buy my book Leading with Gratitude: Haudenosaunee Teachings for All (amazon )

I share the Haudenosaunee Worldview - culture, etc.

I also share about the wellness model based on my Seneca culture called “Living Each Day in Thanksgiving.

10/16/2026

As one season ends the next one begins.

I love sunny cool fall days.

Fall reminds us visually that the next season is about to begin but with every season there is beauty.

I spent the day putting away my garden gnomes and my kindness rocks before the next season comes and brings the snow.

Fall is my favorite season. It reminds me of my path and all the gifts that spring and summer has provided us with the flowers, fruits and vegetables.

If you want to learn more you can purchase my book Leading with Gratitude: Haudenosaunee Teachings for All at Amazon.

10/13/2026

Many people ask “what does Thanksgiving mean to me?”

See I grew up in rural NY but my culture and religion is deeply rooted in my Seneca culture.

However, the instructions from the Creator says “live each day in Thanksgiving”.

When you are in a state of thankfulness you are in a state of receivership and also responsibility. We as humans a caretakers of Mother Earth. This keeps us humble and in awe of all the gifts we are given each day.

In the morning the first thing I do is say “thank you for another sunrise, another day full of gifts and opportunities to take care of my relatives.”

Thanksgiving is everyday for me not just one day in November.

If you want to learn more I invite you to buy my book “Leading with Gratitude: Haudenosaunee Teachings for All” available at Amazon.