Tag: gratitude
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Why Be Thankful?
photo courtesy of Priscilla du Pree on Unsplash It can be a challenge to consider an attitude of thanksgiving when life around us feels painful and out of control. Natural disasters don’t help; hurricane Ian set a lot of people back in Florida, and we’re still dealing with insurance and repairs. COVID continues to have…
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I’ve Got You Babe
Sonny and Cher would have been so proud. We finished our year of development, coaching, and training with a year-end retreat that gave all our participants a chance to share how the time had impacted them. Some expectations were realized; others didn’t fulfill intentions but saw growth they hadn’t anticipated. It was a time of…
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When Wanting Is Wasted
They couldn’t even wait to change out of their pajamas. The snow was calling; adventures in the chilling outdoors awaited them. My grands who live in Washington DC had their first big snowfall of the year. Having just been with us here in Florida and 80-degree temperatures, this was a wonderful alternative to swimming and…
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Gratitude Grows With Great Effort
“What do you say, Cal?” The little guy gazed up at his Papa, a popsicle in his hand, and grinned with a little blue and green around the mouth. “Thanks, Papa.” Popsicle in place, he turned back to his cousins, his attention on a game, the words of gratitude said in obedience and quickly forgotten.…
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The Sun Will Always Rise
I’ve been an early riser since I was little. I’d get up early to spend time with my Dad. Raised on a farm, he was up with the sun and had his moments of quiet before our family imposed our noise on him. I’d tiptoe down to the kitchen, where he sat with his newspaper,…
Tip of My Iceberg 