Monthly Archives: March 2013

Lessons in Gratitude Day 606

Posted on March 11, 2013 by mtchamblee

Here is what I like about God: When you really need an answer (really need), you get one. It might not be the answer you think you need. You might not even be aware that you asked a question. But … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 605

Posted on March 10, 2013 by mtchamblee

I have been having a lot of conversations with God lately. Mostly they have been one-sided–I talk a lot and God doesn’t say very much. Or I yell and swear at God and God doesn’t say very much. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 604

Posted on March 10, 2013 by mtchamblee

Oh dear. It is 11:41 p.m. and I am just starting to write this evening. I do try on most days to actually post my blog before 10 p.m. and definitely before midnight. This might be a wee challenge tonight, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 603

Posted on March 8, 2013 by mtchamblee

This evening as I was winding down, getting myself ready for bed, I became aware of the wonderful smells of the roast chicken and sweet potatoes I had cooked myself for dinner for tomorrow evening. This past week I had … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 602

Posted on March 7, 2013 by mtchamblee

It is remarkable to be so tired after a day of doing virtually nothing during yesterday’s snow day. I dragged around much of today, feeling physically tired even though my mind was relatively clear. One of my colleagues at work … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 601

Posted on March 6, 2013 by mtchamblee

As was predicted and as so many of us had hoped, we got our “snow day” today. When I woke this morning I had a text message and an email from our school letting us know that the campus would … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 600

Posted on March 5, 2013 by mtchamblee

You’d think I’d have a special blog prepared for today, given that I’ve reached another century mark: my 600th blog. And yet, it comes with no particular fanfare this evening. Tonight I am simply grateful for another day of life … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 599

Posted on March 4, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight I find myself thinking once again about the concept of “right livelihood.” I am borrowing from a Buddhist phrase that has to do with finding and doing work that is aligned with one’s spiritual values and with certain Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 598

Posted on March 3, 2013 by mtchamblee

I have hit a wall tonight. After a long week, I also spent all day at a conference yesterday, concluding by taking the conference guest speaker out to dinner. I left my house at around 7:20 a.m. and got home … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 597

Posted on March 2, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am always grateful when I am able to connect with another human being who is willing to sit and truly listen to whatever is on my mind, asking simple, clarifying questions and paying attention to what is being said … Continue reading →

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