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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- @parus. Aren't they something! You probably know this but their ancestors were the dinosaurs. They still look prehistoric. I wonder if anyone else is watching them? They are eating breakfast now.
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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5 ReactionsI totally agree on the Power of Gratitude. I would be grateful if you could share this small article, Dr. Ron Rubenzer
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2 Reactions@parus Thank you so much. Yes, the training is now less than 6 weeks away. I am excited, nervous, and ready for this adventure! Can you use a tilted surface to ease your neck strain, perhaps your drawing pad propped against the edge of a book?
Ginger
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5 Reactions@gingerw I have tried many things. I use a tilted surface and still need to limit my time drawing. Hope the upcoming injections/nerve burning will provide some relief.
I am happy you are continuing on with your zentangle adventure and journey.
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6 ReactionsThis morning, as I am about to have open heart surgery, I am profoundly grateful for the gift of life and the happy life I've lived. Though I've survived profoundly sad times, I am still grateful for all the good times, my devoted husband and family.
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9 Reactions@harriethodgson- I am sure that I speak for all of us when I wish you the best of luck. I'm sure that the operation will be a huge success. Please, when you feel up to it, come back and tell us all about it! Merry
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7 Reactions@harriethodgson1 Praying for you, your family and your medical team. Specifically, that your medical team will have great wisdom and you will experience peace amidst this new challenge. Wishing you well as you continue the healing journey. We are here with you and for you. When you are able, will you please post and let us know how you are doing?
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6 Reactions@harriethodgson1 I echo what @merpreb and @hopeful33250 have said. You'll be in my thoughts today!
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4 Reactions@harriethodgson1 Goes for me too!!
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3 ReactionsWe missed you as well, @parus. I've been absent for a while myself and getting back in the Connect mode. I'm so happy to hear that your perseverance has paid off. New starts always bring about new hope. Will you keep us posted about the nerve burning? When will t his happen?
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