Tag Archives: Gratitude
The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 7
The power of the word, whether written or spoken, is simply amazing. It has the unlimited capacity to inspire and to move people to build, or to destroy nations, to convert and to change lives, to provide joy in sorrow … Continue reading
The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 6
I woke up early this morning, in my own room, in my own bed, snuggling in the warmth of the woman who has loved me unconditionally for more than half a century now. Between coming into full wakefulness and getting … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Principles
Tagged Generosity, Grace, Gratitude
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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 5
Continuing my Novena of Gratitude – Fifth Day. I am thankful for every sign and manifestation of new life. A rose bud blooming into a fresh flower always brings me a smile. It means to me that life will never … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Growing Older
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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 4
This is the fourth day of my Novena of Gratitude, leading up to Thanksgiving on November 22nd. I am never alone for there are always family and friends accompanying me on my journey. But there are times I want … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Nature, Spirituality
Tagged Beauty, Goodness, Grace, Gratitude
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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 3
Today, I thank God for family and friends and say ‘Thank you’ to those who have accompanied me in my life’s journey. I thank them for the happy times, and these memories are with me forever, that were made possible … Continue reading
The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 2
One tip to being happy is to thank God for everything you have. Literally, I count my blessings, writing down the things I have in life that give me happiness. From the smallest, like a kiss, a hug, a smile, … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Life, Love, Spirituality
Tagged Generosity, Grace, Gratitude
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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 1
In the great Christian tradition of novenas, I am starting today a nine-day preparation for Thanksgiving Day. All major and important holy days in Christianity are celebrated with a nine-day preparation, culminating with the feast itself. Gratitude is a deeply … Continue reading
True Faith Is Always Extraordinary
And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would … Continue reading
A Perennial Lesson
My two favorite times are the changing of the seasons and the ending of each day. I love the the rich blending of colors when seasons change. They match the gamut of the emotions I feel when earth renews herself. … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Search, Truth
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Willing And Obedient
I am always scandalized the naked selfishness and unbridled greed there is in the business world as typified by Wall Street. A corporation makes billions of dollars in profits but its stock would tank if their profits were below the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Search
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