I have been practicing this... with a smile. I am reading a book called Peace is Every Footstep, or something like that, and the first lesson is to practice wake each morning and smile and then give thanks. I have trouble sleeping, so it is a struggle at times. but I have been working on… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 560
Month: July 2020
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Today I am thankful for a good doctor's visit. I continue to feel hopeful that this new course of action will help. Today I am thankful for a little time in my garden. Today I am thankful for a successful 23:1 intermittent fasting. I am also grateful for the left overs of cucumber tofu I… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 559
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Truth! Today I am grateful for 8 hours of sleep. I sure with I knew the secret to getting deep sleep. My Fitbit says I am getting enough REM and light sleep. I just never get to deep sleep. I have come to the conclusion that my body has learned that deep sleep is dangerous… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 558
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Today I am grateful for the few voice students that I teach. They always give me something to look forward to. Today I am grateful that I got the courage to do a qi gong class this morning. It was good to breathe and stretch today. Now I just need to find the energy to… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 557
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Today I am grateful to alive... it was a long hard day physically. I know that doesn't sound very Sabbath-y, but I will explain. The thing is, nearly every person I am related to loves hiking and being out in nature. I can't really say that this is something that really resonates with me. But… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 556
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Today I am most grateful for the birth of Lenayah - my beautiful grand daughter. Her birth was a miracle from God. She is smart. She is thoughtful. She is curious. She is in charge. She is creative. She is amazing. She is funny. She got to visit last weekend, but is at home in… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 555
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 554
Today I am grateful for the time I had this morning to relax and read a book. I am currently reading a good book by Dr. Jason Fung. I am learning some good things. I hope they are the answers I am seeking to better my personal health. Today's reading taught me about how hormones… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 554
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 553
I didn't finish writing a blog post yesterday because I had an allergic reaction to something and had a pin prickly rash everywhere and my hands and feet were crazy on fire. But I am grateful for Benadril and sleep! I feel much better today. I am grateful for a fun adventure taking Lilli shopping… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 553
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Today I am grateful for a float in the pool and a soak in the hot tub. I didn't have very much energy today. Perhaps it was because I was ending a 48 fast for health... and it was hot. I really enjoyed my float in the pool. The cool water felt great and the… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 552
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I completely enjoyed my scripture study this morning. I spent a couple hours reading, studying, and pondering Alma 32. This chapter has a great discourse on planting the seed of faith. Today I focused on Christ as the seed. Alma 32:28 Now, we will compare the word unto a aseed. Now, if ye give place, that a bseed may… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 551