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- Remembrance Day - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Keith BrayRemembrance Day I awoke this morning well before first light. November 11 is a special day in my heart. A day to remember times and people past, and remember with gratitude. I have been fortunate to live in a time in history were I have not been needed to serve in active military service. My ...
Views: 703 - Now Thank We All Our God - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Cory KempI remember watching civil rights workers being hosed down by police on the national news. I remember the march on Washington to which hundreds of thousands of people traveled on a hot summer day to hear that "I Have a Dream" speech. I remember President Johnson signing into law the Voting ...
Views: 982 - Death And Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Larry SextonIt seems that out of everything, comes something good. Last week I attended the funeral of my brother-in-law. During the sermon, his past life was recalled. Where he was born, his high school, his military experience, his occupation. The pastor went on to discuss the things that he enjoyed in ...
Views: 1233 - Bountiful Blessings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Harmony Rose WestIt is an understatement to say a Mother’s life is full. Meal preparation is ongoing. Dirty laundry breeds. Baths are a daily ordeal. Food needs to be purchased before you can cook it. Our cars can’t run on fumes. The phone rings at most inconvenient times. Children don’t ...
Views: 1153 - Gratitude For A Canadian Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Jennifer MorganToday is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Even in this turbulent economic time, I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for. As I have read the news over the past few weeks (albeit sporadically - it’s not something I do every day), I am grateful that I am Canadian. The Canadian economy is ...
Views: 1078 - The Book That Changed My Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from jose di-cervoFor many years i went through my life feeling down about myself and empty. I wanted to win big ,do great things and have a sense of accomplishment. I tried doing different businesses and failed. I self developed and went to many seminars, i networked with many people and made the changes ...
Views: 1369 - Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Keith BrayHere in Canada, we are starting our Thanksgiving weekend. While timing is great to get a long weekend, the name thanksgiving means so much more to me than three days were the work world shuts down; it brings gratitude to the forefront! Around me the trees are changing color. The reds in some of ...
Views: 777 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Diana GarberThe Feng Shui Results Lady at Intuitive Concepts, Inc. An ongoing theme of my newsletters is being present to what is right in the world. That sounds rather philanthropic and is typical of a dragon. But the key aspect is that it starts with what is right in your world. After all, it is human ...
Views: 1369 - Forgive and Give Thanks - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Marlene BuffaFrom stuffed turkeys to full tummies, we celebrate Thanksgiving by immersing ourselves in the moment. We enjoy ourselves by coming together and sharing our food and memories. We reflect on our country, our faith and our family. The day-long – and sometimes week-long – preparation ...
Views: 1042 - Life Has Meaning If We Choose--Why Don't We Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joseph CloughLife has meaning if we choose. Why don’t we choose? Everyday we have so many options and potentials that we seem to miss. Why? Is it that we are tied down to the ‘rat race’ of life? Why do we choose to have meaning on the events that we cannot control? The events that hit ...
Views: 1311 - Universal Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Mary RiposoI would like to introduce you to the qualities of Universal Energy so that you may begin to develop your personal connection or relationship with Source. One big misconception is that Source energy is one thing; but in fact, it is actually made up of many aspects. There are three primary forms ...
Views: 2887 - It's A Perfect Day - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Carol GuyToday I wake up at 6:00 AM and headed to the gym. I took my dog Michael with me because the gym is in a park. I thought we could run first. It was so beautiful outside. The air was cool and fresh. The park was full on runners, walkers,bikers and dogs. It was nice to see so many people out ...
Views: 1202 - Gratidue Leads To Joy And Miracles - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Anyaa H'redulla"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy The role of Gratitude in my life was apparent to me even before I watched The Secret DVD, but that video really reinforced it for me. In her ...
Views: 1038 - Go Ahead, Be Thankful - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Judy Ringer"Go ahead. Play. Let me see you run!" Mimi cheered us on. I was seven or eight years old, playing with my cousins in the back yard of my grandmother's house in Oak Park, Illinois. Mimi (my Aunt Mary) was probably 30-something at the time and in her wheelchair, where she'd been since a spinal ...
Views: 1122 - Cultivating Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Judy Ringer"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep, And I fall asleep counting my blessings." -- Irving Berlin Take a moment to think about this question: What are you thankful for? What came to mind? A person? A pet? A place? Good health? Home and ...
Views: 691 - Thank You Very Much – Turning Problems Into Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerI am a martial artist and black belt in aikido, a practice that continues to teach me about life, both on and off the mat. For example, at the end of each aikido practice, I express gratitude to my partners by bowing and saying: "Thank you very much." I've found over the years that sometimes I ...
Views: 747 - Grateful News About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Kim WiermanTake Action to Prevent and Detect Breast Cancer Early There is a reason to be grateful, even when it comes to a serious issue such as breast cancer. We can be grateful that today, breast cancer is 98% curable. We often hear the devastating stories of breast cancer taking someone’s life far too ...
Views: 1106 - What's So Special about Gratitude? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda McGroryThroughout our childhood our parents taught us to say 'thank you' and it became a habit - something we say automatically, along with 'please'. And because of this we have forgotten just how important gratitude is and how essential it is in leading fulfilled lives. So why is gratitude ...
Views: 898 - Affirmations for all areas of your life - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandAFFIRMATIONS FROM FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN THE SHINN BIOGRAPHY PROSPERITY: God is my unfailing supply, and large sums of money come to me quickly, under grace, in perfect ways. TRUTH: Only that which is true of God is true of me, for I and God are one. HEALTH: Every cell in my body is ...
Views: 4348(1 vote) - The Aloha Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Serge KingThe Aloha Spirit is a well known reference to the attitude of friendly acceptance for which the Hawaiian Islands are so famous. However, it also refers to a powerful way to resolve any problem, accomplish any goal, and to achieve any state of mind or body that you desire. In the Hawaiian ...
Views: 1666 - Gratitude In The Simplest Form - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Kim WiermanThere is a proverb that states it takes a village to raise a child. In today’s world of bi-continental relationships, electronic gadgets that reach us everywhere, year-round sports for our children and immediate access to data we find ourselves somewhat overwhelmed. This puts us in a position ...
Views: 1334 - Let Gratitude Be Your Attitude! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGratitude Study Psychologists Robert Emmons of U.C. Davis and Michael McCullough of the University of Miami have found that practicing gratitude can actually improve our emotional and physical well-being. Their ongoing Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness has found that people who ...
Views: 3678 - Gratitude Journal, A Tool For The Grieving Heart - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Sandy ClendenenSeveral times over the past few years I began to keep a gratitude journal. I bought a special notebook and pen and kept them by my bed. I wrote for a few days. Then I would forget for a day. Then I would stop completely. Last year I made a commitment to myself to write in my journal for 21 ...
Views: 889 - Five Reasons To Be Grateful For "Difficult People" In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Christopher EdgarMuch has been said about the positive effects gratitude creates in our lives. Learning to be thankful for what we have today, and the learning experiences we’ve had in the past, empowers us with optimism and joy that help us pursue our goals. For a long time, I agreed with this idea generally ...
Views: 3093 - Definition: Acknowledgment - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagine getting a glass of water and as you fill it, water leaks out of holes in the glass. How much more effort would it take to quench your thirst and fill your belly than if you had a glass that is intact? A similar leakage happens when we do not take the time to fill our own well with ...
Views: 1048 - Definition: Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAppreciation is one of the greatest magic tools we have in our bags of tricks. One of the best ways to gauge where you are at in your development as a wonderful spiritual magician – able to weave magic in and out of your own life, is how well you use appreciation. Most mere mortals think ...
Views: 1387 - Definition: Being Grateful - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhenever I greet Charlie I always get the same response. "So how are you today Charlie?", to which he replies, "Well, every day above ground is a good day!" Without even realizing it Charlie is practicing a fundamental principle of well being. It's often referred to as an "attitude of ...
Views: 1376 - Definition: Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAs I swooshed down the Zoom Flume water slide at Shipwreck Island, my two-year-old son Gareth yelling “Fun! Weeee!” from his spot on my lap, I felt pure jubilation. The sun kissed my skin, water splashed up around me and the breeze carried a salt tang from the ocean mingled with the ...
Views: 1528 - Definition: Thankfulness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. In a religious context, gratitude can also refer to a feeling of indebtedness towards a deity. Most religions prescribe rituals of thanksgiving towards ...
Views: 2656 - Book Review: Thank God I... - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Thank God I..., by John Castagnini, is a valuable resource ...
Views: 853 - Book Review: The Power of Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. The Power of Appreciation, by Noelle C. Nelson and ...
Views: 744 - Book Review: Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Graitude and ...
Views: 1271 - Book Review: Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You ...
Views: 982 - Book Review: Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love, by Katherine ...
Views: 886 - Blossoming Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI recently took a trip south, having left the accumulation of snowflakes behind with the hope that all would be melted upon my return! Although the calendar indeed says that it is Spring, I don’t think my back yard has received the message yet! But it won’t be long until the hyacinths and ...
Views: 2034 - The Law Of Attraction : Practical Suggestions On Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from charlie xiao1.Background In the life reality created by ourselves, we want to live better, feel better and get abundant resources. However, for most of us, we have to find we want many more things: car, house, love, money, respect, success, and health and so on. Once we begin to pay attention to our ...
Views: 1273 - Regifting Gifts - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTwo years ago a good friend of mine gave me a book for my birthday. I love reading books and I put it aside into my reading queue thinking what a nice gift she had given to me. When I did pick it up to read I saw it was personally signed for her and to her by her friends. I was not sure what I ...
Views: 1138 - The Art Of Giving Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Gary EvansWhen we begin to utilize the Law of Attraction, the largest obstacle standing in our way is our habitual thought processes. We are conditioned into thinking thoughts of lack and limitation. From a very age, most of us were conditioned that to earn money you had to work hard, to be healthy and ...
Views: 664 - ***The Bridge Of Heart To Heart Connections - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererWe could hear the pounding in our hearts. We could feel the vibration in our beings. Once again two countries had come together in the name of peace. Only this time around, the bridge of heart to heart connections (as I call it), between the Americans and the people of Panama was about giving ...
Views: 3330 - Giving Away Money Brings Wealth To You! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Patrice DickeyYou could have knocked me over with a feather when Syracuse University economist Arthur Brooks said last in December 07 on Marketplace.publicradio.org that his studies show that giving away money actually makes your bank balance grow. That's counterintuitive, isn't it? said host Kai ...
Views: 1030 - The Gift Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Laurie Gray“For what we have and what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly grateful.” --Traditional grace before meals What does it mean to be truly grateful? On the one hand, gratitude may arise out of a feeling of obligation for a favor shown; on the other, gratitude may reflect a ...
Views: 1540 - How To Use Gratitude And The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Krzysztof SrokaGratitude and the Law of Attraction work to create abundance in your life, even when you do not know how this principle works. Knowing how this principle works is to be using the Law of Attraction to actively create a life that is truly prosperous and in harmony with the universe. The Law of ...
Views: 2666 - The How To's Of An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottDoes it ever seem like you just don’t have anything? Do you often find yourself complaining about the things you don’t have? Are you not getting what you want out of relationships? These are serious issues for many people and it seems like a solution is nowhere in sight. So what ...
Views: 1852 - Musings On Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Brad YatesAs announced in my last newsletter, I offered a live seminar this past Saturday evening at the local East-West Bookstore. The title of my talk was “Tapping into Gratitude.” It had originally been scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving – thus the subject – but store conflicts forced ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Consciously Flowing Appreciation: Developing Your "Gratitude Muscle!" - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Carolyn BealeWe've all had days when, for whatever reason, we seem to find ourselves living unconsciously, guided by outworn beliefs and feeling stuck in lower-energy vibrations. When these times occur, you can help yourself to shift into higher alignment by remembering the power of appreciation. ...
Views: 1609 - Mining For The Gold - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Lorraine CohenA very dear friend of mine has had a helluva year. Over the past 12 months she has said goodbye to many relatives and close friends who have died been a support to others who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses. In a recent conversation as she was sobbing, she said, “This year has been so ...
Views: 1371 - Living With An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from April MimsCreating an attitude of gratitude is one of the easiest steps we can take to improve our lives. The happiness that we create for ourselves by showing our appreciation has far-reaching effects, both for ourselves and for those we come into contact with. The potential for gratitude to spread ...
Views: 1629 - I Walk In Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Carole MatthewsAffirmation: I Trust in The Signs My Angels Give Me Our daily lives have become very busy and sometimes much disorganized. We are spending more time hurrying up and waiting and feeling like we are going in circles. Well, we aren’t, it just seems that way. Sometimes traffic jams and crashed ...
Views: 1043 - Something I Learned Last Year - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsI know when I started the year out fresh in 2007, I felt incredibly lonely. I had been widowed for over two years, and found that when a spouse dies and you’re no longer part of a couple, it seems to affect the dynamics of previous friendships. Married friends no longer kept in touch in quite ...
Views: 930 - Practice Gratitude To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Sandy BidingerTrue inner transformation will come to you when you practice gratitude. Follow these steps to develop an attitude of gratitude. THE best way to raise your vibration and attract what you desire. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to practice gratitude when you are following your ...
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