Tag: Thanksgiving
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Why Gather?
There are many reasons why groups of people gather. For families, it’s holiday celebrations, reunions, tripping over cousins, and gabbing with grandparents. With companies, it’s meetings, conferences, brainstorming sessions, and fun employee interactions. When family merges with company, gatherings tend to be more intimate and honest. Confrontations can be uncomfortable but can draw people into…
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The Gratitude Challenge
Kolly’s words are flowing more frequently and clearly. At nineteen months, she has a mind of her own and words to express what that mind is thinking. She loves people, and her grins and giggles typically bring a like response from those older than her in the room. Kolly learned to say “please” fairly quickly.…
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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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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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Why Should I Be Thankful?
At a time when people are questioning the history and origins of this holiday and when life is heavy and hard for so many, the question is legitimate. Why should I be thankful? And for what? Gone are the days when kids dressed up as Pilgrims and Native Americans, sharing a meal together. The first…
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