Amen! Today I am thankful for soup. I am thankful for a good day at work. I am thankful so for family. I am thankful for good friends. I am thankful for the sunny weather so my class could paint outside... and I am thankful that they didn't get any paint on my truck. LOL.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 353
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A Warrior Can Focus on the Good
I have no idea what this website is, but I love this image. The older I get the more I realize that our thoughts create our reality. We can truly create pretty much anything in our lives if we believe in it... really believe in it. Okay... it's easier said than done. It doesn't happen… Continue reading A Warrior Can Focus on the Good
Kindness Begins With Understanding
I saw this quote and couldn't help but share it. Oh if we could all remember that everybody struggles. Everyone has bad days. Everyone has worries. Everyone feels alone... at least from time time. The only remedy to recognize this truth and then to act with kindness - not only because helping others help to… Continue reading Kindness Begins With Understanding
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 352
I usually dislike my birthday. I start the day and by the end it isn't what I thought it was going to be. Today was a little different. I had to be out the door by 7am because that was when Lilli needed to head to school and Hannah had to have my car for… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 352
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 351
Today I am grateful that Jeff helped me to get the sound shell up after my 7th period class ditched me. I am grateful John got me back to the school and helped me get my sound stuff out for the elementary school concert in the morning. I am thankful for the pot of minestrone… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 351
Can I Eat Like a Buddhist?
I've been thinking about how I can get my rear in gear and get back into the habit of tracking my meals and help. I have also been reading a little about the diets of practicing Buddhist and Hindu. There is a little of what I have learned that can assist me in my efforts… Continue reading Can I Eat Like a Buddhist?
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 350
Today I am thankful for the ordinance of the Sacrament. It is healing and renewing. I am thankful that my friend Amy E. was in Sunday School today. She had the perfect answer to a question I was stumbling to answer. I am thankful for John helping me in the kitchen today. My brain is… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 350
Breaking Free of the “Self-Pity Party” – Thoughts on Forgiveness
This week I was watching the Hallmark Channel series The Good Witch and I heard this quote, "Hate traps you in the past." This quote led me to ponder forgiveness for several days. I think that forgiveness is often a misunderstood principle. This is usually the case when we are in need of forgiving an… Continue reading Breaking Free of the “Self-Pity Party” – Thoughts on Forgiveness
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 349
I am grateful we had time to go to McKay's house and paint the thing I made her. I am grateful John came with me and helped and that we were also able to help clean up a bit. I am grateful that John was able to fix the gutters. I am grateful that we… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 349
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 348
I am grateful for a shorter day than usual. I got home more than an hour before usual. I am grateful that John called the bank and arranged for them to stay open later so that I could get a new debit card. It's been nearly 6 weeks since I needed to get a replacement.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 348
