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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 11, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "@gingerw I LOVE that you call your step daughter your bonus daughter - and vice/versa. That..." + (show)
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@gingerw I LOVE that you call your step daughter your bonus daughter - and vice/versa. That is so sweet. Here's a similar one. My daughter in law calls me MILLY (she says it stands for: Mother In Law and Love - Yeah!) so of course, I call her DILLY!

@lioness - I'm thinking you have a pretty great DIL yourself. Glad she invited you for your gradson's drumming program in March. Take pictures and share with us.

I grateful for all of the great camaraderia of this group. All your talk about food has finally made me hungry. Last night, my husband made meatloaf (I walked him through it step by step.). It was delicious with mashed cauliflower and salad. Thanks for all of your chit chat about food. I've been loving it.

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@debbraw ;)) It's my stepson, not stepdaughter. Stepdaughter has a less-than-flattering term for me, and there is not a lot of love lost between us. A very interesting combination of family.
Ginger

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 11, 2019
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@jakedduck1 Listening to how stressful cooking is for you may I suggest you return to your comfortable ways of obtaining nourishment. I am grateful you did at least try. 👍

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@parus
Wish I could but it’s nice to be back to a respectable weight and have my lipids and sodium normal again.
Jake

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 11, 2019
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@lioness
Didn’t see a tear but juice in bottom and stuff all over sides and top.
Jake

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@jakedduck1 It probably was too full and too much liquid. Slow cookers should be half full (3/4 at most) with just a minimum of liquid (as the meat/veggies cook they add liquid to the pot). It might be worth trying again, Jake, in that you can make food that is low in salt and have veggies with it. Just don't fill it so full next time. You can also get cooking bags to use in an oven. They have directions on the box. You can make a smaller amount of food and have more variety. Once again you can control the salt, use seasonings and add veggies. (If you are using beef, still a good idea to brown it first.)

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 12, 2019

@hopeful33250 I have an appointment with this ear specialist tomorrow so let you know later

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Parus | @parus | Feb 12, 2019
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@parus
Wish I could but it’s nice to be back to a respectable weight and have my lipids and sodium normal again.
Jake

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@jakedduck1 Then carry on good man! There are lots of videos that will take you through a recipe step by step too. You may be sharing a new recipe with us. 👍

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 12, 2019

@parus
Good Morning @parus
Well not good exactly since I need to cook later but will probably take advantage of my favorite saying and hopefully put it off till tomorrow. I want to try jodee’s baked veggies recipe with Theresa’s chicken. A bit more challenging cooking more than one thing. Then I’ll try and do Merry’s lentils.
Bon Appetit,

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 12, 2019
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@hopeful33250 I have an appointment with this ear specialist tomorrow so let you know later

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@lioness Praying for you and wishing you a worry-free day. Since I know that you are a person of faith I don't think you will be offended if I suggest that you put this in God's hands and trust that he will bring about the best for you.❤

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 12, 2019
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@hopeful33250 I have an appointment with this ear specialist tomorrow so let you know later

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@lioness- I am so happy that you didn't have to wait a month for this appointment. Fingers crossed for you!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 12, 2019
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@parus Good Morning @parus Well not good exactly since I need to cook later but will..." + (show)
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@parus
Good Morning @parus
Well not good exactly since I need to cook later but will probably take advantage of my favorite saying and hopefully put it off till tomorrow. I want to try jodee’s baked veggies recipe with Theresa’s chicken. A bit more challenging cooking more than one thing. Then I’ll try and do Merry’s lentils.
Bon Appetit,

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Good morning Jake- May I suggest a cooking class?

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