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Gratefulness
My scary thoughts about the future. If I let them, they will run wild! I choose not to. 🙂
I am deeply grateful for all my friendships with high quality women. I know they will be there for me if and when I need them, and I will be there for them.
My heart is yearning for a sense of “normalcy” that I always took for granted.
To be a valued, contributing member of my family and community.
I am grateful for my job and that I can work from home.
Kindness toward others. I was able to make a big difference in someone’s life today.
To be aware of all the people in need at this time,. and to share our resources with them.
That we will have a new president and thus new leadership in November.
Staying calm during this crisis. Getting spun up by the news does nothing but make us all feel anxious. So what is in front of me each day. Love my husband, grandson and friends.
A question I ask myself: NICE to have, or NEED to have?
Our grandson flew home from NYC where he lives, to be with us for the next few weeks. He is a very wise young man, already taking care of things like cooking and shopping so we won’t have to go out as much. His voice is reassuring and confident–we are fortunate to have him here.
I tend to eat too fast–part of me just wants to get it over with and get on to the next activity or task. I am–just for today–going to eat more mindfully and let my meals take longer than 5 minutes!
I am grateful for my friends and family, and my colleagues at work. All bring comfort at this scary time.
I work with a woman who tends to go off on me when she is nervous or scared about something at work. She mostly does it in emails. She has been warned to stop by her superiors but I think sometimes she just can’t help herself. I woke to one of those emails from her today. Instead of reacting, getting upset and dashing something off to her, I chose to breathe, slow down, and wait until later to respond. It is working–and I even have compassion for her at this moment as I know...
I work with a woman who tends to go off on me when she is nervous or scared about something at work. She mostly does it in emails. She has been warned to stop by her superiors but I think sometimes she just can’t help herself. I woke to one of those emails from her today. Instead of reacting, getting upset and dashing something off to her, I chose to breathe, slow down, and wait until later to respond. It is working–and I even have compassion for her at this moment as I know her life at home is chaotic. What a difference it makes to just not participate in her drama!
Helping others is the most important part of my life. It is the foundation from which everything else builds.
Seeing my students achieve their dreams.
Smiles, definitely!
My husband lives with chronic shoulder and back pain. I do my best to keep things calm and tranquil around the house so he can rest into his daily activities. He never complains which truly amazes me. He is unfailingly kind to me and everyone else.
Love from my dear husband. He is in chronic pain but he never fails to show me loving kindness.
My husband and I have used the phrase “Inhabit the mystery” as a way to stay grounded and present when things feel rough. This was a thoughtful piece and it was a good reminder for me.
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