Winter Quotes – Kahlil Gibran
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11, 2017
Focus on Gratitude – It Changes Things
An attitude of gratitude is proven to increase our sense of well-being and happiness as well as our
Energy Optimism Empathy
Gratitude can change everything.
So even though tomorrow is the last day of November and those social media reminders about being grateful disappear. Don’t allow out of sight, out of mind to become a reason to stop having an attitude of gratitude.
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11, 2017
An Irish Thanksgiving Blessing
As you gather with your family and friends tomorrow, Chicken Wrangler Sara and I offer this Irish blessing for you and yours.
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11, 2017
Focus on Gratitude – Each Day
Some days finding one good thing can be hard. You can do it! When you do, your day will go so much better. At least mine always do. Try starting your day with a grateful heart and let me know if the day goes better.
As always, my memes are my gift to you. Use them wherever you want.
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11, 2017
Focus on Gratitude – Cicero
Cicero says gratitude is the parent of all virtues. So what is gratitude?
Gratitude is an emotion expressing appreciation for what we have. It’s being thankful and grateful. Gratitude encourages us not only to appreciate gifts but to repay them or pay them forward.
Studies show that when we deliberately cultivate gratitude, we can increase our well-being and happiness. Being grateful—and especially the expression of it to others—increases energy, optimism, and empathy.
So what are you thankful for today?
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10, 2017
The Power of Words – Coupland
I agree with Douglas Coupland. Writers are word painters. Words are our supplies.
As the artist uses his brush to bring color to the canvas, our words and word choices bring pictures to the reader’s mind.
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10, 2017
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10, 2017
Opening Doors or Gates
I love this quote by Emerson. Though the picture shows a gate on an Irish path I once walked, the application is the same as though that gate were a door.
Emerson’s words can have different meanings. Simply put, when we open a door, we do two things:
- Invite something to happen
- Give someone opportunities
I didn’t have to open the gate in the picture, but I did choose to walk through and siege the opportunity. On the other side, I found a farmer with his dog, and we had a lovely conversation.
When you encounter a door or a gate will you do what Emerson suggests and be an opener?
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09, 2017
Fall’s Shrinking Daylight
Fall means our sunlight hours are shrinking a little more each day. I will miss sitting on the porch and reading.
What will you miss now that the season has changed?
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09, 2017
Advice: To give or not to give
I read this poem by Phyllis McGinley in the comments section of a blog. I found it whimsical and sobering and created this graphic, which you are free to share. 
McGinley ends her poem: “But do not give advice at all.” The premise of columnist Parker J. Palmer’s blog titled The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice was “Don’t give advice, … Instead, be fully present, listen deeply …”
Giving advice can be a sticky wicket. Which route would you take?