Monthly Archives: October 2014

Lessons in Gratitude Day 960

Posted on October 31, 2014 by mtchamblee

Somehow when I wasn’t looking, October happened. One day it was September, the next it was October and tomorrow it’s November. Wow. Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 959

Posted on October 30, 2014 by mtchamblee

The past couple of days have been a bit trying at so many levels. Still, as I come toward the end of another work week, I feel gratitude for my journey. Yesterday I left work early feeling a bit under … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 958–Human’s Best Friend

Posted on October 29, 2014 by mtchamblee

“God protects babies and fools,” the old expression says. And dogs and forgetful humans. This morning Honor wanted to come with me to work. I pondered the idea, as she stood in the doorway to the kitchen, ears perked, waiting. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 957–The Gift of Grace

Posted on October 28, 2014 by mtchamblee

“My soul looks back and wonder how I got over.” I am grateful tonight for the sentiment expressed in that old gospel song–I am grateful for the journey that is my life. Like most lives, like most journeys, it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 956

Posted on October 27, 2014 by mtchamblee

Tonight I thought I would spin the wheel and let the Random Number Generator pick tonight’s blog. Then I thought perhaps I’d post one of my blogs about forgiveness (there are several good ones–I’ve had a lot of practice and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 955–Autumn Gratitude

Posted on October 26, 2014 by mtchamblee

Today I got as much done as I didn’t yesterday. I rose relatively early, engaging in my morning journal writing before the usual morning routine of walking and feeding the dog and preparing for the day. I did my grocery … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 954–Lazy Days

Posted on October 25, 2014 by mtchamblee

Today I am grateful for lazy days. I have precious few of them it seems. Even on weekends I have a variety of things to do and if I should fail to do them on Saturday a haze of guilt … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 953–Sufficient Prayers

Posted on October 24, 2014 by mtchamblee

“If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that would be sufficient.” ~Meister Eckhart If thank you suffices as a prayer, I offer a lot of sufficient prayers by virtue of my gratitude practice. In all seriousness, I … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 951–A Brother for All Times

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mtchamblee

Yesterday I experienced a complete whiteout; that is, I looked at this blank screen–the window in which I type these words each night and drew a complete blank. No words. Wow, no words. It happens every once in a while, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 950

Posted on October 20, 2014 by mtchamblee

The nuthatches have returned to the feeder. No, it’s not quite as epic as the swallows returning to Capistrano, but in my little corner of the world it’s a pretty big deal. On Saturday I restocked the bird feeder for … Continue reading →

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