Gratitude Journal, Day 8
Sometimes negative thoughts just creep in, doubt finds a way into my mind, and my thankfulness is challenged. During the day, I had the attack of the ‘negatives’ as I call them. And I had to fight hard not to let them overtake me. I had to make a decision that my peace was important…
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While reflecting in the morning, I realized once again that everything is a gift. The water we use every day is a gift; the food we eat every day is a gift; the love we receive is a gift. And when we receive a gift, we want to say Thank You. As we walk around…
Read MoreGratitude Journal, Day 6
Well Monday was an extremely busy day, and my neck was so tight! I seemed to rush through class after class at the library. The kids were doing research, which is always hard because they need things off the internet, and our equipment at school is so limited it’s frustrating. Still, we made it work,…
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On Sunday, I ended up having a lot of housework to do — cleaning the house, some laundry, and cooking. At some point, I found myself resistant to what I was doing. I just wanted to stop and have some time to rest, and then to write. When I was vacuuming the bedroom rugs, I…
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I seem to be in the habit of writing my gratitude journal in the morning for the previous day. This is because I am usually really tired at the end of the day, since I am handling a sleep disorder. Gratitudes for Saturday, November 20 1. Grateful for the energy to go to yoga class.…
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On Friday, November 19, I attended a “Day of Gratitude” at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California (www. mercy-center.org). I wasn’t sure I was going to make it there, since I was up in the middle of the night again, and couldn’t get back to sleep. Still, I persevered. I have learned that it is usually…
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