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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 | Mar 16, 2020
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@gingerw

Today I am grateful for overcast skies to do my walk, rather than the rain and snow mix of the last few days. I am also glad to say that my habit of isolating is actually going be more socially acceptable, given the restrictions being set forth by different agencies/personnel as we traverse this COVID-19 situation.
Ginger

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I just found out there is no mail delivery via government at least to senior buildings

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Mar 16, 2020
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I just found out there is no mail delivery via government at least to senior buildings

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@lioness I assume at this point, automatic deposits of Social Security will continue. This may be a time when having set up automatic bill paying is a good thing..

Jim

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 16, 2020
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@lioness I assume at this point, automatic deposits of Social Security will continue. This may be a time when having set up automatic bill paying is a good thing..

Jim

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@jimhd Yes having direct deposit is a good thing to do . My S.S. just came in as my date is on the 15th of the month . I get widows s.s.

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 17, 2020
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I just found out there is no mail delivery via government at least to senior buildings

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@lioness No mail delivery? Is this only to senior buildings? We did get mail today.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 17, 2020
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@contentandwell

@lioness No mail delivery? Is this only to senior buildings? We did get mail today.
JK

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@contentandwell Just sent email we got mail now 4 of us called emailed the Dem ,Mayor and congressman from our district I thought no heads are going to roll

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Mar 19, 2020

@gingerw , @parus, update on husband. He has been moved to overflow ICU due to his sat rate dropping to 40. I am so thankful to have you all. For obvious reasons I wont be on here except when I can catch a break.

Please keep.him in your prayers.
Love and light,
Mamacita Jane

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 19, 2020
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@gingerw , @parus, update on husband. He has been moved to overflow ICU due to his sat rate dropping to 40. I am so thankful to have you all. For obvious reasons I wont be on here except when I can catch a break.

Please keep.him in your prayers.
Love and light,
Mamacita Jane

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We are with you, @mamacita

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Mar 19, 2020
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We are with you, @mamacita

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@mamacita Jane, Prayers are being said for your husband and for your daughter.We do what we have to do as the situation arises. Take a breath and know your Connect family is here for you <3

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 19, 2020
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@mamacita

@gingerw , @parus, update on husband. He has been moved to overflow ICU due to his sat rate dropping to 40. I am so thankful to have you all. For obvious reasons I wont be on here except when I can catch a break.

Please keep.him in your prayers.
Love and light,
Mamacita Jane

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@mamacita Prayers for you all!
Ginger

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