Learning to Have Gratitude, Just Say “Thank You”

December 27, 2011

With the holidays, at least the gift giving holidays, behind us for a while I have to give some advice.  I know it is unsolicited advice, but just say “thank you” after you learn this lesson.  The lesson is to say “thank you.” For some reason saying “thank you” is often quite difficult to say.  [...]

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Merry Christmas, 2011

December 24, 2011

‘Tis the season to wish Merry Christmas to many and Happy Chanukah to others.  But, to all people everywhere I wish the spirit of love, joy and charity to continue year round. Each year we celebrate our religious and secular holidays, showing that humans can be humane.  We put on our best behavior and find [...]

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I Am Thankful for Positive Family, Friends and Neighbors

December 23, 2011

Geez.  When I wrote about “minding the gap” yesterday I had no idea anyone would read it.  Actually, I wrote it as much as a reminder for myself as for anyone who would possibly read it.  That’s the real advantage of a Gratitude Journal.  It is for the writer.  It helps us crystallize our thinking [...]

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I Am Thankful for Another Opportunity to Mind the Gap

December 23, 2011

First of all, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. I hope everyone has a terrific holiday season — and a safe one. I don’t mean to jump the gun, so to speak, but I have been thinking about the new year.  There is really no reason to make such a big deal about New Year’s Day [...]

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I Am Thankful for Change

December 18, 2011

It has been said that changing jobs or losing one’s job, moving, and the death of a spouse or loved one are among the top stress creating events in our lives.  Well, I suppose that is quite so in some cases.  I am sure I would be totally stressed if I lost a loved one.  [...]

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I Am Thankful for “The Scream”

Thumbnail image for I Am Thankful for “The Scream” December 12, 2011

I have to admit that one of my favorite paintings is “The Scream” by Edward Munch.  Perhaps, it is so easy to identify with, occasionally.  And, today was one of those days for me.  Yeah!  I have those days, too.  By the way, I do love the painting — to the point that I keep [...]

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I Am Thankful for Lazy Mornings

December 6, 2011

Most mornings I am up at 4:00 or 4:30.  I did not intend my daily life to start so early, but that’s just the way it is.  Admittedly, I try to take an hour nap each afternoon — when possible.  If I get a nap I can usually stay up to see the late news [...]

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