Tag Archive: gratitude

The season of giving and receiving

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“The months of darkness are the time when nature incubates its seeds and prepares for an explosion of growth in the spring. This is also a natural time for us to conceive new dreams. When we are less preoccupied with going out and keeping busy, we can take the time to reflect on what is …

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Sharing the Power of Presence to Enliven Spirit By Joy Holland

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I love synchronicity.  I asked Joy several weeks ago to write a guest post.  Two days ago I went on my first hot air balloon ride and now I’m posting her picture of a hot air balloon.  Be sure and read all the way to the end to find out what you can win and …

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Gratitude as a Path to Well-Being by Jo Crawford

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It’s Well-Being Wednesday and this week, Jo Crawford from Crafting the Sacred, has some wise words to share with us about gratitude.  I’m grateful to Jo for participating in the Illuminating Spiritual Practice series by letting us know more about one of her favorite practices!  (*Don’t miss my important recommendation at the bottom of the …

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The Morning After

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Over an extended Easter weekend I had the best trip with my two cousins and my sister.  We all met in Springdale, Utah for a girls’ vacation, right outside of Zion National Park.  It just happens to be my favorite of the many incredible parks in Utah.  The pictures I used during the May Day …

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Sparkling gratitude

Today on Petrea’s blog, Art Therapist, she asked us to answer, “This week I discovered…” and express it artistically. This week I discovered and acknowledged some of the sparkling jewels that shine in my life: * Laughter * New friends who help me * My ability to learn and grow * A connection to my …

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The calm before the chaos

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Just another manic Moonday?  Nope. Thanksgiving week and all is quiet today.  Tomorrow both my daughters, my sister and her husband arrive for the holiday.  Lately it’s been pretty quiet around the house.  One of the things I miss about not working is the socialization.  I didn’t expect that exactly.  Going to a job every …

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Cures for the Zombie Blues

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Be sure and read my previous post on playing Zombie Monopoly before you read this! Cure #1:  Let the light in!  Let it fill you from your head to your toes and make your heart sing. Spend some time sitting it in the sun and soaking up its warmth.  Allow time for complete saturation. Cure …

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Gratitude for the Now

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Emily Dickinson said, “Forever is composed of nows.” What is your reaction to this statement?  Do you live in the moment?  Are you mired in the past or worrying about the future? I’ve learned a valuable lesson about the moment from photography. If  I want a good sky shot I better run outside with my …

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Autumn gifts

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October! A trip to the Farmer’s Market yielded me three pounds of freshly picked Honey Crisp apples and a dozen free range chicken eggs.  I appreciate all the hard work of the volunteers and the farmers! What’s shining on your day?