Monthly Archives: July 2012

Lessons in Gratitude Day 383

Whew! I am whipped. I wasn’t sure I still “had it,” the stamina I used to have to drive long distances. Today, as Michal and I commenced the trip from the East Bay, California to Seattle, Washington I was able … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 382

Tonight I am sitting at my desk periodically looking out my window at the nearly full moon rising over the trees in the parking lot behind our condo complex. It is a beautiful evening–a little while ago I was outside … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 381

Today has been a good day. I worked hard, got a lot done, had wonderful conversations with each of my children and a very calming, clarifying chat with my younger sister. I received some enlightening emails, pondered some future possibilities, … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 380

Sometimes all it takes is a small gust of wind to puff out the sails and move the boat out of the doldrums and back into the flow. I was floundering this morning in a sea of anxiety over all … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 379

Tonight I am enjoying watching the opening ceremony for the Olympics. I have been a fan of the games–especially the summer games–since I was a child. I fact, I was going to be in the Olympics–I fancied that I’d be … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 378

At any given time and any given moment everything can change. I mean small things, not the dramatic, life-changing events that catapult some people from one state of being to another. Like some days can be going really badly, they … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 377

I am grateful this evening for music. Even as I write this I can hear my son playing an intricate and beautiful tune on his guitar. The sweet tones drift upstairs and I close my eyes and enjoy it. It … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 376

I finally got myself acclimated to Eastern Standard Time. Unfortunately I am back home on Pacific time. It is nearly 9:30 p.m. here, but my body feels like it’s nearly 12:30. Whew! I am grateful this evening for perspective and … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 375

Tonight I a grateful for traveling mercies. It is after 11 p.m. here on the West Coast. I just returned home from the East Coast where it is after 2 a.m. and I am feeling every bit of that. After … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 374

Sometimes I really miss my mother. Even though I am over 50 years old and lost my mother 17 years ago, there are still times when I want to pick up the phone, or better still, go over to her … Continue reading

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