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.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@lioness Zucchini ick, how about some carrots, celery and peppers instead? Any other veggie suggestions. Jake" + (show)

@jakedduck1 @lioness There is a small zucchini like squash, usually about 4-6 inches long, available all year. In many of the stores they call it "Mexican squash". Very flavorful, never bitter, and used where you might use zucchini. I have used it for zucchini bread, and love it sliced and steamed, served with a dose of salt-free seasoning. I limit my intake of tomato sauce and tomatoes due to kidney issues. Bet you could use pasta sauce rather than tomato sauce in the casserole. Use rice along with meat and veggies [corn, cut green beans, peas, carrots, onions, celery].
Ginger

Parus | @parus | Feb 14, 2019

Grateful I requested the orthopedic center. Now there is proof that my pain is real. Also starting some PT on Monday. Also will be called about appt for another MRI. My neck is a mess!! I am feeling optimistic. Thankful I took some action and stepped out of my comfort zone. There are many here who have encouraged and helped to advocate a bit more for myself.
Also looking forward to input on eating wisely. Yup, yeah team!

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @parus "Grateful I requested the orthopedic center. Now there is proof that my pain is real. Also..." + (show)

@parus
So glad to hear that you will be getting help for your pain!

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @parus "Grateful I requested the orthopedic center. Now there is proof that my pain is real. Also..." + (show)

Parus- oh I'm so glad that you bravely took these steps! Good for you!

lioness | @lioness | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @gingerw "@jakedduck1 @lioness There is a small zucchini like squash, usually about 4-6 inches long, available all..." + (show)

@gingerw never tried the Mexican squash have to get in next trip

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 14, 2019

@gingerw
Thanks Ginger, I’ll be on the lookout for it.
Jake

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Feb 14, 2019

I’m so grateful for my husband who has taken care of me for 18 months while I’ve been fighting this autoimmune disease. What a doll he is!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@gingerw never tried the Mexican squash have to get in next trip" + (show)

@lioness We just had it the other night with meatloaf made from ground turkey, breadcrumbs, pasta sauce, one egg, celery, onion, and assorted seasonings. Good stuff! Nom nom ;)) Regular zucchini is so seasonal, and turns bitter quickly.
Ginger

lioness | @lioness | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @gingerw "@lioness We just had it the other night with meatloaf made from ground turkey, breadcrumbs, pasta..." + (show)

@gingerw Yes zucchini dies and cucumbers I've had to through more out then I can eat especially Persian

GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@gailb Hope your staying warm in this rainy weather" + (show)

@lioness

Thanks for thinking of me Lionness. I'm staying cozy in this weather, although it's playing havoc with my arthritis. I had a bout of cervical radiculopathy on Monday that was excruciating. I haven't had that for quite some time. I'm still seeing my ART chiropractor to get it settled down again. Otherwise, my life is good. I worry about my husband who is in Stage 3 kidney failure he found out. He has been sick for 2 weeks now and has no energy. He sleeps a lot these days. The other day he told me he figures he only has about 5 years od life left. I fear that he's just giving up on living. I think he's depressed, but I can't make him go to the doctor. Sigh . . .

How are you doing? I thought I detected some difficulty in one or 2 of your posts recently. I'm not able to keep up as much as I used to. Let me know how you are doing. Don't float away in all the rain and flooding. LOL