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Category Archives: Gratitude
Lessons in Gratitude Day 917–Laying Down My Sword
What happens when the warrior tires? Does she lay down her sword and shield and sit down in the middle of the battlefield? I think she must, depending on her comrades in arms to encircle and protect her or simply … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 916–Like A Good Neighbor
This morning as I was out walking the dog around the yard as I usually do, I noticed my across-the-street neighbor unloading large landscaping paver bricks one by one from the trunk of his car, walking them over to the bed … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 915–A Simple Thank You
Tonight is a good one to offer simple gratitude. I’ve noticed that there’s a “Five Day Gratitude Challenge” going around on Facebook lately that asks people to write down at least three things they are grateful for for five days. … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 914–Rest and Be Thankful
Tonight I am simply grateful to be at the end of a work week. Tomorrow I will sleep in until about 7:30–a good two hours later than my normal rising time. I gradually shifted from waking at 6:15 a.m. to … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 913–Even When My Step Falters
During difficult days a few years ago when I was struggling to find a job, grieve my father’s passing, and overcome a variety of heartbreaks, there were days when I sat in front of my computer searching my weary mind … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 912
Sometimes I don’t think I have the energy to do one more thing, and then I do it. I say to myself, “Okay, that’s enough. You really don’t have the bandwidth to write one more email, talk to one more … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 911–Change in the Air
Last night I slept with the windows open again. I love the autumn; it is my favorite season of the year. One of the few benefits of the summer blazing by as fast as it did was that it hurried … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 910–I Wish You Well
I am grateful for the informal education I have undertaken in spiritual matters. A couple of years ago I spent a fair amount of time learning about and practicing various techniques associated with mindfulness meditation. And while I do not … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 909–Keeping it Simple
Lately it feels as though my life has gotten terribly complicated. Everything seems to be up in the air and chaotic. It’s kind of like a meteorological phenomenon–I am in an unstable weather pattern over the next few weeks during … Continue reading
Lessons in Gratitude Day 908–Sisters in the Struggle
I am grateful for many things that enrich and bless my life each day. At the top of that list is family. I feel so fortunate to have family members whom I love and enjoy connecting with as often as … Continue reading
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