Connecting the dots between gratitude, giving, and peace Giving is the only way to gratitude and gratitude is the only way to peace. Giving is the only way to gratitude and gratitude is the only way to peace. Next Blog By jeff noel Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites. View all of jeff noel's posts.