Category Archives: Compassion

Lessons in Gratitude Day 944–Finding Compassion

Posted on October 14, 2014 by mtchamblee

Today I saw the aftermath of a collision between a car and a deer. It happened right outside my house this evening. I was puttering in my kitchen and heard a bit of a commotion out on the street. When … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 926–“I Feel Good…”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by mtchamblee

“I feel good, just like I knew that I would.” ~James Brown This morning as I walk in to and through my office suite, I feel good. I could say, “inexplicably good,” but it is largely explicable. I feel good … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 921–Day is Done (Reprise)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by mtchamblee

“Tell me why you’re crying my son, I know you’re frightened like everyone. Is it the thunder in the distance you hear Will it help if I stayed very near? I am here. And if you take my hand my … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 867

Posted on November 27, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight, on the eve of the day when folks around the United States gather to offer thanks for the blessings in their lives, I am reflecting on the blessings of this single day. Lately I have been writing later in … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 772

Posted on August 24, 2013 by mtchamblee

Today was a meteorologically gorgeous day. I love when I can have my windows open all day, particularly in August. And sleeping with the windows open at night is a wonderful thing. I will sound like a broken record if … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 745

Posted on July 28, 2013 by mtchamblee

Somehow I let the better part of the day get away from me. I got up, wrote in my journal as usual, took care of the dog and other things, had some breakfast, then headed to the grocery store to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 711

Posted on June 24, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am grateful tonight for the ripple effect of random acts of kindness. The very phrase “random acts of kindness” has been so overused as to be cliché, but I hope the concept never goes out of date. I am … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 622

Posted on March 27, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am in a quiet, reflective mood this evening as I ponder the matter of gratitude.  I have a lot of thoughts and emotions swirling around as they have been for the better part of the evening. It has been … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 614

Posted on March 19, 2013 by mtchamblee

I have to laugh at myself sometimes, I really do. Or perhaps just smile. I reach these places of deepened understanding, have flashes of wisdom and occasional insights into the mysteries of life, experience moments of remarkable clarity and then, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 195

Posted on January 10, 2012 by mtchamblee

Every day really is a new adventure, isn’t it? I am grateful for the unfolding of each new day. No matter how organized we are or how we might plan out our time, the truth is we really have no … Continue reading →

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