I’m grateful for the brave men and women who risk their lives to save others. (photo of Engine 6)
Finding Joy Through Gratitude * A Gratitude Journal
I’m grateful for the brave men and women who risk their lives to save others. (photo of Engine 6)
I went to a pancake supper and an Ash Wednesday service last night at my church. It was very informal. Afterwards, someone sent a text message with a photo and a message. My gratitude today is for shared experiences and for people who share things that are meaningful to them. “‘May you live in the…
I am grateful for love in all its many forms. Parents Grandparents Siblings Family Children Friends Pets Romantic Love Compassion – Unconditional Love – “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself”
Why would anyone be grateful for heartache? Why would anyone be grateful for that sadness that splits the chest open and makes the heart break? Why do we hurt in our physical hearts when our emotional hearts are broken? Isn’t it weird (and sad) that it really is possible to die of a broken heart,…
As much as most of us here in the US of A work, work, work, we’re also lazy in some ways. We work in a way that is often unconscious and without mindful intent. We spend our lives chasing $$$$, and spending $$$$, often to stay alive, sometimes frivolously, at times to help others. “I…
I am grateful for local public radio. There are two public radio stations in my town. Both are at local universities. Both provide very satisfying content. Several of the types of programming I enjoy are: Jazz and Democracy Now on WSNC FM 90.5 Winston Salem State University (including afternoon jazz with Jim Steele, Marian Mcpartland’s Piano…
Dr. Christina Hibbert says there are 10 benefits of practicing gratitude. Others say there are other numbers of reasons, but this is a good list. Be happier Be healthier Reduce negative emotions Cope better Increase self-worth Increase life’s meaning Enjoy your work more Improve your relationships Increase your spiritual connections Improve your parenting skills She’s…
There is plenty of information on the internet about gratitude. Many people have written about it. There are blogs and best sellers. There are images and charts and calendars and suggestions. Here is an image from VivaLaMe.com giving us “the 101 of Gratitude.” The blog post quoted below includes the topics “What is Gratitude?,” “Benefits…
Why gratitude? First of all, why not? We all tend to be stressed. Many believe stress produces illness. Some of us look for ways to reduce stress. How about joy? Could we replace stress with joy? How do we find joy? Find joy by practicing gratitude. I believe there are many benefits to practicing…
Pooh and Piglet “Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” – A.A.Milne