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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.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 20, 2019
In reply to @becsbuddy "@debbraw I’m so glad your better! Nothing like a bad drug reaction! I’ll be anxious to..." + (show)
@becsbuddy

@debbraw I’m so glad your better! Nothing like a bad drug reaction! I’ll be anxious to read about your new thread! Speaking of thread—I’m working on a new quilt (my first in 1 1/2 years) and all the threads, and bits of fabric and tissue paper are sticking to my clothes! I’m finding them everywhere! Keep getting well!

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@becsbuddy You know the saying, "You can tell a quilter by the threads she/he wears!" Feels goods to dig into the stash of cloth, doesn't it?
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 20, 2019
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@debbraw

I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had a bad reaction to one of the meds I was taking after my knee surgery. Ended up in the ER Monday night. Fortunately, I think they now have my meds adjusted and I'm on the road to recovery, but I'm still feeling shaky and exhausted. It's been a difficult weekend and week start! So today I'm grateful that my nausea seems to be over, I have a little appetite and my pain meds for my knee are working! I'm on the mend and tomorrow I think I'll start our new recipe thread. Be thinking of items you want to contribute. More later...

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@debbraw Haluski recepie

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 20, 2019
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@gingerw

@debbraw Glad to hear you are on the backside of the problem, sorry to hear it was so dramatic. Rest and feel better. We're not going anywhere!
Ginger

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@gingerw love your cat picture is that 3legs

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 20, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had..." + (show)
@debbraw

I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had a bad reaction to one of the meds I was taking after my knee surgery. Ended up in the ER Monday night. Fortunately, I think they now have my meds adjusted and I'm on the road to recovery, but I'm still feeling shaky and exhausted. It's been a difficult weekend and week start! So today I'm grateful that my nausea seems to be over, I have a little appetite and my pain meds for my knee are working! I'm on the mend and tomorrow I think I'll start our new recipe thread. Be thinking of items you want to contribute. More later...

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@debbraw Glad your back on track again I'm sending you a picture of fireworks 4th of July you,lol br doing a danceI painted this year's ago
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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 20, 2019
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@lioness

@gingerw love your cat picture is that 3legs

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@lioness Yes, this 3-Speed. She is such a cuddlebug. I am typing this out one-handed as she is perched on my high on my lap.
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 20, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@lioness Yes, this 3-Speed. She is such a cuddlebug. I am typing this out one-handed as..." + (show)
@gingerw

@lioness Yes, this 3-Speed. She is such a cuddlebug. I am typing this out one-handed as she is perched on my high on my lap.
Ginger

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@gingerw 3speed is so adorable nice to have a cuddlebug

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JK | @contentandwell | Feb 20, 2019
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@debbraw

I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had a bad reaction to one of the meds I was taking after my knee surgery. Ended up in the ER Monday night. Fortunately, I think they now have my meds adjusted and I'm on the road to recovery, but I'm still feeling shaky and exhausted. It's been a difficult weekend and week start! So today I'm grateful that my nausea seems to be over, I have a little appetite and my pain meds for my knee are working! I'm on the mend and tomorrow I think I'll start our new recipe thread. Be thinking of items you want to contribute. More later...

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@debbraw It sounds as if you are out of the woods and headed for a good recovery. You’ve had a tough journey, but it sounds as if it’s behind you now.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 21, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had..." + (show)
@debbraw

I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had a bad reaction to one of the meds I was taking after my knee surgery. Ended up in the ER Monday night. Fortunately, I think they now have my meds adjusted and I'm on the road to recovery, but I'm still feeling shaky and exhausted. It's been a difficult weekend and week start! So today I'm grateful that my nausea seems to be over, I have a little appetite and my pain meds for my knee are working! I'm on the mend and tomorrow I think I'll start our new recipe thread. Be thinking of items you want to contribute. More later...

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So good to hear from you, @debbraw. I'm glad that you are recovering from your medication crisis. We all look forward to reading your posts again. Looking forward to the new recipe thread as well👍

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 21, 2019
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@debbraw

I'm just jumping on here for a minute tonight to explain my long absence. I had a bad reaction to one of the meds I was taking after my knee surgery. Ended up in the ER Monday night. Fortunately, I think they now have my meds adjusted and I'm on the road to recovery, but I'm still feeling shaky and exhausted. It's been a difficult weekend and week start! So today I'm grateful that my nausea seems to be over, I have a little appetite and my pain meds for my knee are working! I'm on the mend and tomorrow I think I'll start our new recipe thread. Be thinking of items you want to contribute. More later...

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@debbraw- Welcome back!

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