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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.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 2, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Just wondering, @gailb, did your husband pose for this painting or did you work from a..." + (show)
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Just 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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JK- I agree. There's just an overall peaceful and loving feeling here.

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karen00 | @karen00 | Mar 2, 2019
In reply to @parus "@karen00 Thanks for touching base!! Angry muscles have gone from angry to irritated so things are..." + (show)
@parus

@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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@parus Hey Parus, how’s those muscles now? I’ve got PT today @ 11:00 so who knows what they’ll do to me on a Saturday? I really like my therapist so I’m sure it won’t be bad. It’s gloomy weather again today, but at least I’m inside!!
Karen

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 2, 2019

Today I am thankful to be here on Mayo Clinic Connect. The cyber friendships we have developed, the variety of experiences shared, all serve to help enrich my life, and probably others here, also. Outside it is storming once again, a record winter for rain in a short time. Inside, with a cup of morning coffee, I can relax and check in with my friends. How cool is that?
Ginger

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 2, 2019
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@parus- Bald eagles can tell that the weather is changing by barometric pressure changes! Maybe you are a raptor?

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@merpreb I think a lot of animals are tuned in like that. Do you have any idea what behavior bald eagles display when they know the barometric pressure is changing? I don't have any in our yard but there are some that nest in our town, next to the river.
JK

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 2, 2019

@jk-Here's a great explanation: https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_brophy_how_a_new_species_of_ancestors_is_changing_our_theory_of_human_evolution
I know that when there is a drop Bald Eagles will start to eat a lot because they might not be able to fly for a bit.

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 2, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@JK-Here's a great explanation: https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_brophy_how_a_new_species_of_ancestors_is_changing_our_theory_of_human_evolution I know that when there is a drop Bald Eagles will..." + (show)
@merpreb

@jk-Here's a great explanation: https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_brophy_how_a_new_species_of_ancestors_is_changing_our_theory_of_human_evolution
I know that when there is a drop Bald Eagles will start to eat a lot because they might not be able to fly for a bit.

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@merpreb Thanks, I am looking forward to watching that later when I have more time. Animals are so fascinating.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 2, 2019
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@lioness Hey Lioness! We have been having lots of rain in the past 2 weeks. It’s cold for us, too. I live in N.C. I can always tell when a front is coming and it’s rainy and cold - a double whammy. What is Golden Milk?.....Karen

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@karen00 Hi Karen for us in Calif this has been a rainy winter Ive been here only 9 yrs first time its been like this. Golden Milk is really yummy I think. Put a little water in a pan sprinkle in about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Turmeric and boil for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of milk I use Almond milk ,love the taste , the vanilla kind. simmer for 1 minute . Drink warm so let it cool down. Tumeric is good for inflammation as well as ginger Enjoy Looking out towards Long beach I cant see the town for the rain

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 2, 2019
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@merpreb Thanks, I am looking forward to watching that later when I have more time. Animals are so fascinating.
JK

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@jk- I sent you a TED talk. Although very interesting it's not what you asked for.
Here it is:https://phys.org/news/2013-11-birds-weather-adjust-behaviour-barometric.html

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 2, 2019
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@lioness For me it is the barometric pressure. Especially when it drops.

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@parus Even this is different on people All I know today it is raining cats and dogs and I'm hurting all over time for a hot shower .

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 2, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@Karen00 Hi Karen for us in Calif this has been a rainy winter Ive been here..." + (show)
@lioness

@karen00 Hi Karen for us in Calif this has been a rainy winter Ive been here only 9 yrs first time its been like this. Golden Milk is really yummy I think. Put a little water in a pan sprinkle in about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Turmeric and boil for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of milk I use Almond milk ,love the taste , the vanilla kind. simmer for 1 minute . Drink warm so let it cool down. Tumeric is good for inflammation as well as ginger Enjoy Looking out towards Long beach I cant see the town for the rain

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@lioness- In order for turmeric to be absorbed it has to have ground pepper and a little fat, like coconut. I also added cinnamon and grnd ginger. and honey

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