Sometimes, my mind feels like a tape recorder that is caught in a tug-o-war between rewind and fast forward. I either get sidetracked by a trip down memory lane or come off the rails by straining to look too far… Read More ›
Just One Thing Each Day
Changing myself and the world one day at a time and one good act of kindness at a time . . .
Gratitude-Brain Food & Soul Food
Today’s gratitude blog is a departure from the previous ones, in that I am feeling grateful for what has yet to happen. It is a kind of anticipatory gratitude, as I cannot help but have a grateful heart when I… Read More ›
Gratitude-Making the Most of Monday
My alarm clock was not the only thing waiting to greet me this morning. I woke up, not necessarily on the wrong side of the bed, but more like on the anxious side of the bed. It was a familiar feeling, but… Read More ›
Gratitude-Veterans
This day finds me feeling so grateful for a number of reasons. A peaceful Sunday morning at home. A balance of productivity and relaxation throughout the day. Being able to fix a few things around the house without any assistance. … Read More ›
Gratitude-On Pins and Needles
As a little girl, I had a Pavlovian like reaction when my mom would tell me that I had a doctor’s appointment. At the mere mention of the word doctor, I would feel a wave of panic and terror wash over… Read More ›
Gratitude-TGIF
TGIF! I always am grateful when Friday rolls around, and today, I was especially grateful for a variety of reasons. I am grateful that there was no line in the Starbucks’ drive through lane this morning. I do not drink… Read More ›
Gratitude-Small Acts of Kindness
Today had all of the makings for an average day. I woke up, still feeling a bit under the weather, and the actual weather was cold and overcast. I felt like pulling the covers over my head, but I got… Read More ›
Gratitude-Kind Words
I am drawn to words, both those spoken and those written. Words are powerful, and they have the ability to make or break somebody’s day. Today, I was very grateful to have been on the receiving end of words that… Read More ›
Gratitude-Voting
Today is election day, and despite still feeling under the weather, I was second in line at our polling place this morning. While I do not consider myself to be political per se, I do consider myself to be a… Read More ›
Gratitude-Health
This morning, I woke up and immediately felt a bit off. I could not put my finger on it, but I just did not feel 100% well physically. Since my symptoms were rather nondescript and minimal, I went about my… Read More ›
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