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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 | Jun 15, 2020
In reply to @gailb "@lioness I too had "thrush" a couple of years ago. I used the Nystatin mouth wash..." + (show)
@gailb

@lioness
I too had "thrush" a couple of years ago. I used the Nystatin mouth wash as well and it worked great. I was so surprised when I got the oral yeast infection. I can't remember if they figured out why I got it. Feel better!

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Gailbl Thanks Gail It is helping . I only used 1/2 bottle so far did you have to finish the whole bottle? I dont know either where I got it but am doing the yeast diet mainly no sugar .

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GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Jun 15, 2020

@lioness
I didn't use the whole bottle. I actually wanted to keep some medicine in case I got another flare. I still have the part of the bottle I didn't use. I know mine was probably from too much sugar, especially since I'm T2 diabetic.

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @gailb "@parus I'm happy to hear that you are cancer free Parus. I wasn't aware you'd had..." + (show)
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@parus
I'm happy to hear that you are cancer free Parus. I wasn't aware you'd had cancer before. I took a hiatus from Connect while I campaigned for our Representative here--he was successfully elected in 2018. I'm now back as a Volunteer Mentor again, and I'm happy to see you are here still.

I wanted to let you know that you inspired me to paint again. Although I haven't been very disciplined about doing it on a regular basis, I did paint the oil of my husband that is attached here. Now a friend has asked me to paint a picture for her birthday in July, so I'll do that.

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Oh, what a wonderful talent.
I wish I had even a little bit of your talent!
My sister is a watercolorist.

I swim🧞‍♂️🤷‍♀️

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @gailb "@lioness I didn't use the whole bottle. I actually wanted to keep some medicine in case..." + (show)
@gailb

@lioness
I didn't use the whole bottle. I actually wanted to keep some medicine in case I got another flare. I still have the part of the bottle I didn't use. I know mine was probably from too much sugar, especially since I'm T2 diabetic.

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@Gailbl I agree with you there is a lot of sugar more then I like . My last blood test showed above the cut off not much but I,m going to watch it . Good idea to keep a little bit . I will use some more then put it away . Hope your doing well stay safe .

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @helenfrances "Oh, what a wonderful talent. I wish I had even a little bit of your talent!..." + (show)
@helenfrances

Oh, what a wonderful talent.
I wish I had even a little bit of your talent!
My sister is a watercolorist.

I swim🧞‍♂️🤷‍♀️

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@helenfrancis HI Ellen I like to paint and do adult coloring I would like to learn watercolor . Of course not going anywhere now . I do aqua exercise but no pools open now so just staying put . How are you doing ? Take care . Linda

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Parus | @parus | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @gailb "@parus I'm happy to hear that you are cancer free Parus. I wasn't aware you'd had..." + (show)
@gailb

@parus
I'm happy to hear that you are cancer free Parus. I wasn't aware you'd had cancer before. I took a hiatus from Connect while I campaigned for our Representative here--he was successfully elected in 2018. I'm now back as a Volunteer Mentor again, and I'm happy to see you are here still.

I wanted to let you know that you inspired me to paint again. Although I haven't been very disciplined about doing it on a regular basis, I did paint the oil of my husband that is attached here. Now a friend has asked me to paint a picture for her birthday in July, so I'll do that.

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@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a re back at the easel. I am thankful to have my pencils and paper to keep me distracted. I recently tried liquid graphite along with graphite sticks. Loved the liquid graphite as it sped up the process. This is 24" x 18" on 140# watercolor paper which was created standing at an easel-is short sessions.
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lioness | @lioness | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @parus "@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a..." + (show)
@parus

@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a re back at the easel. I am thankful to have my pencils and paper to keep me distracted. I recently tried liquid graphite along with graphite sticks. Loved the liquid graphite as it sped up the process. This is 24" x 18" on 140# watercolor paper which was created standing at an easel-is short sessions.

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@parus that is beautiful .

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imallears | @imallears | Jun 16, 2020
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@parus

@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a re back at the easel. I am thankful to have my pencils and paper to keep me distracted. I recently tried liquid graphite along with graphite sticks. Loved the liquid graphite as it sped up the process. This is 24" x 18" on 140# watercolor paper which was created standing at an easel-is short sessions.

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@parus
Woot woot! You are one talented woman!

FL Mary

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 16, 2020

@imallers How are you doing staying safe I hope saw where numbers are up in Fla me

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GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @parus "@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a..." + (show)
@parus

@gailb Yes I am still here just not participating as much. Glad to see you a re back at the easel. I am thankful to have my pencils and paper to keep me distracted. I recently tried liquid graphite along with graphite sticks. Loved the liquid graphite as it sped up the process. This is 24" x 18" on 140# watercolor paper which was created standing at an easel-is short sessions.

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@parus
I love your rendering! It seems mysterious to me. Thanks.

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