grateful | grateful
Nov.22.2012
It’s a sunny Thanksgiving Day here in beautiful Corfu Greece. Even though they don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Greece, and why would they, I try to use this day as a way of being thankful for everything that I have.....so here goes;
1). I'm thankful that my grandparents had the courage to...
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Nov.28.2011
There has always been a spiritual home inside of me, and at times, it may have grown dark and cold, but mostly a light was always left on because of my grandmother. When I was "finding" myself in my late teenage years, I rejected aspects of my Catholic upbringing. This struggle would continue as I...
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Nov.14.2011
Even if wind is whistling moreso or throughout your bank accounts, realize that you have much to be thankful for—especially if you have loved ones, good health, supportive friends, kind neighbors, loyal pets, a safe and comfortable home, a peaceful nation, sufficient clothes, fresh air, clean water...
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Jul.25.2010
Settle Into Your Plainness
1. Ask yourself why doing the obvious is so difficult. The question is profound in its simplicity. If it were easy, we'd all be doing it.
2. Doing the obvious-fundamentals-is to care enough to find true purpose in the mundane. If you can't do this, you're not plain...
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Jan.10.2010
Hey Kid, You, From The Wrong Side Of Town!
1. Poor kids learn more than rich kids. If they succeed, they've come further.
2. Struggling through school, and a rich kid invites you home for the weekend? Go! You'll return with new deposits for your training bank.
3. Take stock of your emotional...
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Jan.10.2010
Hey Kid, You, From The Wrong Side Of Town!
1. Poor kids learn more than rich kids. If they succeed, they've come further.
2. Struggling through school, and a rich kid invites you home for the weekend? Go! You'll return with new deposits for your training bank.
3. Take stock of your emotional...
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Nov.25.2009
Do You Want To Feel Happier?
Studies have proven that being grateful makes people happier. Many people have discovered this for themselves, and been quietly counting their blessings for years. Now scientists have proven that the power of being grateful will positively impact our lives, so hopefully...
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Nov.25.2009
This year, someone brought to my attention the difference between gratitude and appreciation. I had to really ponder the difference and I came to the conclusion that their contention that it is better to appreciate something than be grateful for it makes good sense. I'll begin with the definition...
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Nov.25.2009
Thank you for this day. The sun is shining, the air is cool, I am surrounded by the people and the creatures that I love. I feel blessed, fortunate, cared for, and loved. It is a gift to be here on this earth today.
I also want to thank you for so many other things.
Family, all...
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May.25.2009
Father was a veteran of World War II, then was recalled to active duty during the Korean War, during which he was wounded by an exploding land mine. Shrapnel was embedded in throughout his entire back of his body, and much of it could not be removed. This...
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