Gratitude Discussion Group

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Nov 24, 2018

Hi everyone! Just before Thanksgiving @michellegraffradford posted a blog called Gratitude Changes Everything. She suggested three techniques to help incorporate gratitude into our daily lives:

Start the Day with Gratitude (before getting up think of three people you are grateful for)

Maintain a Gratitude Journal to record times when you are grateful

Count Blessings – not sheep! (Review the day and remember moments of gratitude)

Her blogpost was so inspiring that a lot of us decided we wanted to form a Gratitude Group to keep the attitude of gratitude going. The blogpost area is not an ideal space for a big discussion group so I am moving the discussion over here to the “Just Want to Talk” Group. Let’s use this space to share and discuss our Gratitude Journey. I’m going to suggest that we each try to take a minute from the day and post here what has made us feel thankful today. It can be as small as a stranger’s smile on the bus or as large as fulfilling a major life dream – or anywhere in between. We can also discuss how we are doing with the three techniques. Sometimes it is easier to form new habits with support from others.

Michelle's full blogpost is at the link below. You may want to review it or print it out to help get started!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed/gratitude-changes-everything/

I look forward to hearing from others in the Gratitude Group and to having others join us here! Thanks to those who already shared great stories. If you haven't yet, what gratitude will you share today?!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Parus | @parus | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @lioness "@parus thats wonderful Its an energy day then ." + (show)

@lioness An energy day any time my children show up. Interesting how relationships change. They all know they are welcome here. They all are busy. Seems so much more hectic than I recall when they were young. Of course I was much younger then...

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @lioness "@parus this was an energe day for me I baked bread pudding and biscuits now Im..." + (show)

Hmmmm, bread pudding! I just love bread pudding, @lioness.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @parus "I am thankful that the Firo Malic arrived today. Rain here today." + (show)

I'd be interested in knowing how the Firo Malic works for you, @parus

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 3, 2018

Today I am grateful to be here. Our little "hot potato" kitty slept glued to my side last night, and her warmth and weight was very calming. It is below 50 degrees this morning here, and I ache all over. Hot tea all day today to warm me from the inside. Also grateful for the distraction of my crafts, especially Zentangle, that will allow me to focus on something other than the physical maladies today.
Ginger

Parus | @parus | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @gingerw "Today I am grateful to be here. Our little "hot potato" kitty slept glued to my..." + (show)

@gingerw I too am grateful for distractions. I cannot do zentangles as my eyes get tangled. I admire any one that can stay thus engaged. I have the design for my yearly Christmas designed and scanned. Also working on a poem to go with the card. I am grateful to once again be able to do some things.

Parus | @parus | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "I'd be interested in knowing how the Firo Malic works for you, @parus" + (show)

@hopeful33250 As am I. I will y’all updated. I can say I do not dread taking it. So appreciate the support from others. I may even try some Christmas shopping!!

lioness | @lioness | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @parus "@lioness An energy day any time my children show up. Interesting how relationships change. They all..." + (show)

@parus No I agree it wasn't as busy ,as they are now .I wonder if thats how are Mom felt when we had our kids ? Now its our turn hmmmm?

lioness | @lioness | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hmmmm, bread pudding! I just love bread pudding, @lioness." + (show)

@hopeful33250 I only had raisin bread but it turned out very good .My Mom,s recipe

lioness | @lioness | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @gingerw "Today I am grateful to be here. Our little "hot potato" kitty slept glued to my..." + (show)

@gingerw me too cold last night I had an experience ,last night my whole body felt like my nerves where on fire ,never had that before anyone else? I put my ice packs on and finally it left but weird so Im very grateful I woke up more normal.