gratitude

How to deal when you’re frustrated

November 24, 2012

A few days ago, multiple snags attacked my beautifully cast fishing lines. Debris seemed like the only thing interested in accomplishing my week’s goals. Maybe it was the cold-grey rains of Seattle, or the weight of deadlines combined with endless project flops. Computer work can engender such feelings, especially when you’ve been glued to the [...]

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Gratitude Journal

November 17, 2011

Well, clearly I can’t get it right when working with WordPress. Can you forgive me in that I’m occasionally radically inept at using this software? If you have no clue what I mean, check out the last post I published when what I meant to post was this wonderful guest post from Fiona Murphy. Please [...]

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Gratitude Journal

November 17, 2011

This guest post is graciously provided to us by Dr. Fiona Murphy.: Following a suggestion that Frances made to her yoga students, I’ve been keeping a “gratitude journal” for several months–every night writing down ten things for which I am grateful (and trying to repeat myself as seldom as possible).  It’s a low-key behavioral technique [...]

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Accepting Happiness, Part II

January 23, 2010

Obviously, this is the continuation of accepting happiness Part I. As always, best wishes. Socialize.  Our thoughts are only as big as our world. When we isolate, we lose perspective on ourselves, our challenges, and life in general.  Humans are like pack animals, and our spirits are stronger when we have the support of a [...]

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Will You Be Rich or Poor This New Year?

December 30, 2009

Set your intentions. What does the New Year represent to you, and what will you resolve to do differently, or better? Please comment! =)

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Happitude

December 22, 2009

Buddha stated that happiness is not found in a set of circumstances, but is found in a set of attitude.  An easy way to find unhappiness is to grumble and complain about life.  When the mind is focusing on the positive with gratitude,  it is difficult to complain, and hence, happiness naturally flows through us. [...]

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