Category Archives: Overcoming Challenges

Lessons in Gratitude Day 201

One of the threads woven throughout this blog over the past 200 days has been perseverance. I find that tonight I am once again grateful for the inner strength that allows me to push through difficulties and sometimes my own … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 173

Tonight I am a bit baffled, but at the end of the day am standing. Today I went sailing off the metaphorical mechanical bull that is my life and bounced off a wall, landing in a heap on the floor … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 172

It’s been another good, long day. I participated in another really powerful daylong retreat at East Bay Meditation Center. This one focused on mindful approaches for dealing with stress and depression, particularly during the holidays. It might not sound like … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 168

Today was a long, pretty good day. Normally I would be working at the food pantry, however I was at a job interview for most of the day. I’d spent the past few days getting ready for it, and as … Continue reading

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