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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 18

Today was a good day... I started early with only 4 hours of sleep. I was up far too late planning for the week. Then I was up at the crack of stupid because John's alarm kept going off. It was okay. I needed to get up because I didn't finish what I needed to… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 18

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 16

Today I am grateful for the Sabbath. It is nice to have a change of pace! I am grateful for the opportunity I have to lead spiritual discussions with ward members. I had a remarkable experience today during the lesson I was teaching via Zoom for Sunday School. We were sharing words and phrases in… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 16

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 14

So much of my ailments in life have been healed through the practice of gratitude. Gratitude truly has an immense power that can help us expand our happiness, create loving relationships, and even improve physical health. That doesn't mean that writing this blog is making the pain in my mouth disappear (I got separators in… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 14

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 6

So many people posting thanks today. So many things to be thankful for. I've been thinking today why it is most people reserve giving thanks to this day, or season, and rarely offer thanks the other 364 days of the year. I get that Thanksgiving is an opportune time to press the pause button and… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 6

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 5

Today I didn't do my usual 22:2 IF. I think I'm paying for it now. I'm a bit achy and I have a headache. Of course, I've had a headache for a couple of days... so who knows. Today I am grateful foe Ibruprophen! Plus, I may even turn in early... so there is that… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 5

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 4

Today is my 31st anniversary. What crazy ride the past 31 years have been. Today I am grateful for my husband... who as I am writing this post is in the kitchen doing the dishes because he can and because he knows I hate washing dishes. One thing I have learned over the past 31… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 4

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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 1

Yesterday, President Russell M. Nelson challenged members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to use social media and the hashtag, #givethanks, for the next 7 days to enlist the healing power of gratitude in behalf of the world and ourselves. As I have thought about this plea, I have decided that my… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 1

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 563

It's been a week or so since I last posted. I am trying my best to get back on track, it's just that when I get to the end of the day I am often overwhelmed. So much going on! I am grateful for my garden. It is giving me many little berries, lettuce, tomatoes… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 563

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 560

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

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 558

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