Tag: gratitude
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What Now?
There are times when life throws you a curve ball. You’re going along, everything’s going great, and suddenly Wham! You get the wind knocked out of you with something that totally throws you for a loop. It could be a layoff, a death in the family, a break up, a diagnosis. Or sometimes it’s an…
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Mindfulness
One of my mom’s cousins died unexpectedly a couple weeks ago. A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with cancer and is awaiting treatment to begin. And my dad is now home recuperating after a few days in the hospital. Sometimes we get so caught up in our daily lives – completing work projects, keeping…
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3 Ways to Add More JOY
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” – Helen Keller Peace, Love & Joy. That’s what I wish for everyone, of every religion or non-religion as we bring 2011 to a close. I continue to cultivate these things in…
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Benefits
“Gratitude: appreciative, thankful.” – Webster’s Dictionary The Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S. is focused on gratitude, and we count our many blessings, including family, friends, and the great food. This year, I’m also trying to look beyond the obvious things and find benefits in the struggle, the contrast, the lack of certain things. What…