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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.

lioness | @lioness | Dec 17, 2018

@I am grateful to hear the happiness in Ginger and Elizabeth's post .

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Dec 17, 2018

Wow. There were so many happy posts last night and today that it just made me smile. I love the description of the sitting area that @gingerw and husband built. That sounds so relaxing! And the visit with old friends that brought @karen00 happy tears - it touched my heart! And the happy news from @elizabethzimmermann about your mom's brain bleed being totally gone. That is wonderful! That's not all - the scones and peppermint bark cheered me up too! Love all you Gratitude Connectors!

Today I was really feeling overwhelmed with gifts to wrap, packages to mail, cards to address, etc. So I sat down and made a list. Once I had it in front of me on paper, it didn't look so overwhelming. It actually felt do-able! So I'm grateful for being able to change my attitude and get to a more positive place.

Now I'm going to start tackling that list I made. Good night all!

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Parus | @parus | Dec 18, 2018

Feeling rather overwhelmed myself. Thank you @debbraw for a brief update.
Missing y’all!!
Thankful for the sunshine and warmer temps. Today’s view from my bedroom window.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 18, 2018
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@jodeej

I had a very busy, but good day today. I baked banana bread, made some crock pot candy, and wrapped gifts. I am thankful to have all those chores done. I was also able to get in a long walk in our beautiful weather.

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Hello @jodeej

You have intrigued me with "crock pot candy." Tell me more about that. Anything that can be done in a crock pot seems so much easier than anything that can be done on a stove or an oven.

Today, I'm grateful for a great new recipe (and its gluten free) for a carrot cake that can be also used for muffins. It turns out so moist, light and flavorful.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @jodeej You have intrigued me with "crock pot candy." Tell me more about that. Anything..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @jodeej

You have intrigued me with "crock pot candy." Tell me more about that. Anything that can be done in a crock pot seems so much easier than anything that can be done on a stove or an oven.

Today, I'm grateful for a great new recipe (and its gluten free) for a carrot cake that can be also used for muffins. It turns out so moist, light and flavorful.

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@hopeful33250 That sounds good will you send me the recipe I'm going gluten free see if it makes a difference..

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@hopeful33250 That sounds good will you send me the recipe I'm going gluten free see if..." + (show)
@lioness

@hopeful33250 That sounds good will you send me the recipe I'm going gluten free see if it makes a difference..

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Here it is: GF Carrot Cake or muffins

1 Cup sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup veg. oil
1 ½ cups gluten free flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/3 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ cups grated carrots
½ cup crushed pineapple

Beat sugar, eggs, and salad oil till light. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to above mixture and beat at medium speed. Add grated carrots and pineapple. Mix till incorporated.

Empty batter into greased 9 x 13 pan or about 18 muffins or cupcakes. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 min or until cake is springy when depressed with finger. (If you are making muffins you will have to adjust the time.) Let cool.

May be frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting or served with whipped cream or cool whip.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Here it is: GF Carrot Cake or muffins 1 Cup sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup veg...." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Here it is: GF Carrot Cake or muffins

1 Cup sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup veg. oil
1 ½ cups gluten free flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/3 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ cups grated carrots
½ cup crushed pineapple

Beat sugar, eggs, and salad oil till light. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to above mixture and beat at medium speed. Add grated carrots and pineapple. Mix till incorporated.

Empty batter into greased 9 x 13 pan or about 18 muffins or cupcakes. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 min or until cake is springy when depressed with finger. (If you are making muffins you will have to adjust the time.) Let cool.

May be frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting or served with whipped cream or cool whip.

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@hopeful33250 Thanks at store just checking out the g.f items

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jodeej | @jodeej | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @jodeej You have intrigued me with "crock pot candy." Tell me more about that. Anything..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @jodeej

You have intrigued me with "crock pot candy." Tell me more about that. Anything that can be done in a crock pot seems so much easier than anything that can be done on a stove or an oven.

Today, I'm grateful for a great new recipe (and its gluten free) for a carrot cake that can be also used for muffins. It turns out so moist, light and flavorful.

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@hopeful33250 it's called Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy. (Say that 3 times fast. Lol) It's basically chocolate covered peanuts. Here's a link to the recipe:
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-candy/crockpot-christmas-crack.html

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @jodeej "@hopeful33250 it's called Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy. (Say that 3 times fast. Lol) It's basically..." + (show)
@jodeej

@hopeful33250 it's called Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy. (Say that 3 times fast. Lol) It's basically chocolate covered peanuts. Here's a link to the recipe:
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-candy/crockpot-christmas-crack.html

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Thanks @jodeej, it sounds wonderful and couldn't be much easier.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @jodeej "@hopeful33250 it's called Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy. (Say that 3 times fast. Lol) It's basically..." + (show)
@jodeej

@hopeful33250 it's called Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy. (Say that 3 times fast. Lol) It's basically chocolate covered peanuts. Here's a link to the recipe:
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-candy/crockpot-christmas-crack.html

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@jodeej I'd make some but husband cannot have nuts due to diverticulitis. I don't like/can't have chocolate. Making something like that I need to have a ready audience! But sure sounds good.
Ginger

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