I believe that Happiness is a DIY project and needs constant practice. Not difficult. But as with anything that looks simple, we need reminders to help us make it a habit. It all starts with self-love and self-care, you know. When we take good care of ourselves, we are happier and in a…
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If there’s one thing that always warms my heart, it is the kindness of strangers. The more I experience it, the more I am motivated to give without expectations, following the example of my own Mom and Grandma, who had made it a way of life. Often, we find that when…
Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. A Great dad. I’ve never known my dad. He abandoned my Mom when she was pregnant with me. You’d think that would embitter my Mom towards all men, right? But no, she was an angel. Not only…
Life is all about appreciating and celebrating the little things. When we’re present and savor every moment, everything looks wonderful. Much has happened since our last Gratitude Circle link up. Every day brings happiness and smiles. Let me share some of my most recent “gifts” today! Gratitude … for the gentle…
What better way to welcome the New Year than with gratitude for all that we’ve got and gratitude for all that we’re about to receive, because receive we will! Gratitude = Happiness My gratitude lists grow as I stretch my soul with the Gratitude Circle – an activity on the 4th Thursday of every month when we…
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ~Melody Beattie That’s true. Gratitude changes everything.…
I know, I know. 50 shades. grate – ful. Grateful! It came to me when I was…never mind! Today, as I wish the world a happy Thanksgiving, I once again set my timer for ten minutes to see how many things I could list in that time. And here’s what I…