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Gratitude Discussion Group
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?!
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Good morning cyber buddies!! Still have those angry muscles but I keep moving. Grateful to have the connect community.
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7 Reactions@gailb I like how he looks so relaxed a the way he rests into the seat. So good you have reclaimed your creativity!! 😊
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6 Reactions@lioness For me it is the barometric pressure. Especially when it drops.
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3 Reactions@gailb- It's really coming along. Has your husband seen it?
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2 Reactions@gailb Thank you for the update!! I get all joyful inside when I see how others are growing and adapting. I have always admired your honesty and strength. I have learned much from you. It gives me strength to hear I am making progress. When I can see the change myself I know I am learning and growing. Seeing how we are all so unique and special has helped me to understand more about how I view things. I have always formed thoughts in pictures so presume others do as well. Also slow thinking. 😉. I know I have been encouraged by members.
Like how you feared losing some of us as someone else stepped in. Takes guts to do so and I dare say others have felt this way.
I am thankful to know you are okay and getting involved in your new community.
You will always have a special place with me. A cyber hug for you whenever you need thus.
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8 Reactions@parus- Bald eagles can tell that the weather is changing by barometric pressure changes! Maybe you are a raptor?
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5 Reactions@karen00 Thanks for touching base!! Angry muscles have gone from angry to irritated so things are progressing. Tells me I am working the right ones. Enjoy relaxing the rest of the day. You deserve thus.
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3 Reactions@merpreb Awww thanks as I do like the mental image. I would be a Red Shoulder Hawk.
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6 Reactions@parus- They are just magical, good choice.
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2 ReactionsJust wondering, @gailb, did your husband pose for this painting or did you work from a photo? Your work is truly remarkable, your love for him shows through the art.
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