Tag Archives: Gratitude

The Hidden Blessings in Being “With Myself”

I refuse to use the word “alone” to describe the times when I am “with myself”. The word “alone” has so many negative connotations to it including the word “lonely”. But, who says you have to be “lonely” when you … Continue reading

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Put Your Mask on First — When Giving Can Be Destructive

Growing up in a Protestant family, we were taught all about how giving was meant to bring you fulfillment and joy.  Giving made us feel like we were helping.  But, when the giving no longer brought us fulfillment and joy, … Continue reading

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Time to Release Our Fears and Manifest Change and Greatness

It’s a new year.  That means a lot of different things to each of us.  Primarily it means leaving another year behind, but more importantly getting a fresh start on something new.  Here is an exercise I go through each … Continue reading

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Another Year, Another Beginning!

As I sit here this morning on the eve of New Year’s Eve with a fresh cup of coffee, I find myself thinking about jumping into the New Year. I really want to flip the calendar page over and jump … Continue reading

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Demonstrating Gratefulness through Trust

As someone who writes regularly, the thesaurus has become one of my favorite tools for exploration.  Today I was compelled to examine the word “Trust”.  It is the foundation of a steady stance, a hand to hold in uncertain times, … Continue reading

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Friends…The Family That We Choose!

Just over ten years ago I was driving with a friend of ours. My husband and I have known him for many years and he was the kind of friend that you couldn’t remember what your life was like without … Continue reading

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The Gift of Time

All time, whether passing quickly or traveling slowly by, is a gift that should never be taken for granted. I heard the expression “time passes quickly” many times before, but never did I really understand what it meant for me … Continue reading

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Success and a Sense of Belonging

I grew up feeling “different” than everyone around me.  Like I didn’t really fit into any one group of friends in my neighborhood or groups at school.  Even team sports were a little awkward for me until I realized that … Continue reading

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Inspiration…It’s Everywhere!

Inspiration. Don’t you love when you get inspired by the small stuff? Seriously! I just celebrated my birthday. It was a really strange birthday this year. Look, I’m not big on celebrations and there is nothing that makes my stomach … Continue reading

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Being a “Father” does not require a label

When I was thirteen year’s old, I met a man.  A man I didn’t care for much at first, but who grew to be a big influence in my life.  A man I miss many days since his passing, but … Continue reading

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