If we learn nothing else in this life we have been given, I hope we all learn to be empathetic to what others might be going through. We have a tendency to assume that whatever is happening in our own lives extends to everyone around us. Have you ever been in a hurry and the…
Category: Thankful Thursday
Thankful Thursday: Getting Back Up
Let me begin by saying this blog contains many points of failure in the parental department. I really wish I could just video my youngest telling this story because I will not be able to do it justice. When she tells it I fall somewhere between laughing and crying on the floor and feeling absolutely…
Thankful Thursday: Finding Gratitude in the Mundane
I am not sure if it’s the time of year or if it’s just a coincidence that I have had so many conversations lately with friends, family and acquaintances about relationships. It seems there are a lot of questions and complaints in the air. Maybe Valentine’s Day just put some of us over the edge?…
Thankful Thursday: Tuning into the Sweetness
I, myself, have been struggling lately to see the good. There are many things I see happening that I am not OK with, that I never thought I’d witness in this country. I have been, as Mr. Rogers said, looking “for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” And this week it…
Thankful Thursday: Little Voice Reminders
A few days ago I was looking for something to reward myself for making progress toward my goals this year. I got this nifty calendar called Commit 30 for Christmas and each month you set a goal (or goals) and at the end of each 30-day period you review what went well, what didn’t and…
Thankful Thursday: One Good Punch
A few days ago I was sitting at my desk trying to work but my anger was on the rise. I could barely focus because I was so irritated and fired up. In an effort to protect the guilty (Swaggy J) I won’t go into the details. They don’t really matter much anyway. I think…
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