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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 | Jan 26, 2019

Today I am grateful to be back home. We spent six days in the desert, disconnected from the world except by amateur radio if there was an emergency. I am grateful for the hot shower last night, as we boondocked it with no power except batteries and no water except what we hauled. I am grateful to be "an easy keeper", and not too fussy about my appearances. The time away was a good thing, we saw the lunar eclipse without light encumbrance from cities, which was very cool! I listen to two coyotes in the distance as they hunted at night and an owl who flew by one night. It was very cold and windy. Today's temperature here feels really good. I am grateful to our faithful washer and dryer, because there are several loads of wash to do. Back into the routine of things, and already talking about another trip out before the weather turns too hot.
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 26, 2019
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@gingerw

Today I am grateful to be back home. We spent six days in the desert, disconnected from the world except by amateur radio if there was an emergency. I am grateful for the hot shower last night, as we boondocked it with no power except batteries and no water except what we hauled. I am grateful to be "an easy keeper", and not too fussy about my appearances. The time away was a good thing, we saw the lunar eclipse without light encumbrance from cities, which was very cool! I listen to two coyotes in the distance as they hunted at night and an owl who flew by one night. It was very cold and windy. Today's temperature here feels really good. I am grateful to our faithful washer and dryer, because there are several loads of wash to do. Back into the routine of things, and already talking about another trip out before the weather turns too hot.
Ginger

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@gingerw Sounds lovely We where campers all our married life ,nothing like it mundane things now looking forward to next trip ,I long for those trips but glad I had them thats my refuge place . Grateful for the memories.

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jodeej | @jodeej | Jan 26, 2019
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@gingerw

Today I am grateful to be back home. We spent six days in the desert, disconnected from the world except by amateur radio if there was an emergency. I am grateful for the hot shower last night, as we boondocked it with no power except batteries and no water except what we hauled. I am grateful to be "an easy keeper", and not too fussy about my appearances. The time away was a good thing, we saw the lunar eclipse without light encumbrance from cities, which was very cool! I listen to two coyotes in the distance as they hunted at night and an owl who flew by one night. It was very cold and windy. Today's temperature here feels really good. I am grateful to our faithful washer and dryer, because there are several loads of wash to do. Back into the routine of things, and already talking about another trip out before the weather turns too hot.
Ginger

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@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water. Lol Seeing the moon eclipse without all the lights would've been amazing, though.
JoDee

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 26, 2019
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@jodeej

@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water. Lol Seeing the moon eclipse without all the lights would've been amazing, though.
JoDee

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@gingerw @jodeej a little rustic for me too. I’m a city girl at heart, lost in NH!
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 26, 2019
In reply to @jodeej "@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water...." + (show)
@jodeej

@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water. Lol Seeing the moon eclipse without all the lights would've been amazing, though.
JoDee

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@jodeej We have a rooftop that is fixed up for us so I went up there not like without all lights but comes close to it .Thats the 2ne one I saw

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 26, 2019
In reply to @jodeej "@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water...." + (show)
@jodeej

@gingerw a vacation sounds heavenly, but not quite that rustic for me! I like running water. Lol Seeing the moon eclipse without all the lights would've been amazing, though.
JoDee

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@jodeej The cleanup of vehicles and trailer plus laundry has done me in for today! Stepson will be here in a while, so dinner to prep.
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 26, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@jodeej The cleanup of vehicles and trailer plus laundry has done me in for today! Stepson..." + (show)
@gingerw

@jodeej The cleanup of vehicles and trailer plus laundry has done me in for today! Stepson will be here in a while, so dinner to prep.
Ginger

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@gingerw. Exhausted hearing about it Know how you feel Order Pizza lol

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 26, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "Today I am grateful to be back home. We spent six days in the desert, disconnected..." + (show)
@gingerw

Today I am grateful to be back home. We spent six days in the desert, disconnected from the world except by amateur radio if there was an emergency. I am grateful for the hot shower last night, as we boondocked it with no power except batteries and no water except what we hauled. I am grateful to be "an easy keeper", and not too fussy about my appearances. The time away was a good thing, we saw the lunar eclipse without light encumbrance from cities, which was very cool! I listen to two coyotes in the distance as they hunted at night and an owl who flew by one night. It was very cold and windy. Today's temperature here feels really good. I am grateful to our faithful washer and dryer, because there are several loads of wash to do. Back into the routine of things, and already talking about another trip out before the weather turns too hot.
Ginger

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Ginger. That sounds wonderful! I love being out and away from it all. We used to camp, but I've never camped in the desert. I know how to haul water, gather firewood (in the forest), and watch my husband cook over the fire. But now, we have become a bit more civilized.
I bet the eclipse was beautiful with no light interference. I am happy that you could enjoy it like that!

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jodeej | @jodeej | Jan 26, 2019
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@lioness

@jodeej We have a rooftop that is fixed up for us so I went up there not like without all lights but comes close to it .Thats the 2ne one I saw

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@lioness we had clouds here so it wasn't possible to see it, sadly.

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 26, 2019
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@jodeej

@lioness we had clouds here so it wasn't possible to see it, sadly.

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@jodeej Sorry maybe next one The last one was several yrs ago ,that one I saw from my apt.

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