Our Mission
To help individuals and families stop going through the motions—
and start living with presence, purpose, and connection.
At The Motion of Gratitude®, our mission is to bring people back to what matters.
We create experiences, resources, and community spaces that support real transformation—not through hustle, but through rhythm, reflection, and intentional living.
We Believe:
You don’t need more to do—you need more space to be.
Gratitude isn’t about perfection—it’s about perspective.
Presence is not a luxury—it’s how we reclaim our lives.
This is about remembering who you are—so you can live, love, parent, and lead from that truth.
Our Vision
A world where families feel connected and inspired to follow their own path.
Where children are raised by present, emotionally grounded caregivers.
Where nervous system health is prioritized as much as physical health.
Where connection is built through shared experience—not just shared schedules.
We envision a future where:
• Schools embed gratitude, mindfulness and breathwork into their culture
• Mothers feel confident in their intuition and anchored in their worth
• Fathers are seen, supported, and empowered to lead with heart
• Families heal and grow together—not in separate silos
• Well-being becomes a way of life—not a crisis response
And it all starts with the willingness to slow down and step into the current of your life.
Why We Do This Work
We’re Shannon and Matthew Missimer—partners in life, in parenting, and in this mission.
We started The Motion of Gratitude® because we needed it.
We were doing all the “right” things, but something was missing:
Presence. Intention. Connection. Breath.
Now, we share what we’ve learned with others who feel the same pull to live more fully.
This isn’t just a brand. It’s how we live.
And we’re here to walk it with you.
Ready to Explore What’s Possible? Let’s Connect.
Have questions about gratitude practices, breathwork, or how The Motion of Gratitude can support you, your school, or your organization?