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Haves and Have Nots

Backstory   In these months of constantly present hidden threat, optimism tends to wane, along with thankfulness.  Reflecting on our state reminded me of an earlier time, when Americans were left without jobs and without income.  This story is about that time for my family and what we learned. Haves and Have Nots   “Be thankful for […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: blessings, gratitude, life lessons, thankful

When Christmas Is Sad

Backstory   On my sad Christmases, I would write. The keys on my computer would fly. It might be spilling all my sorrow, putting my anger into words, shouting out the injustice of my circumstance. Others shed tears to cope. Some go away, avoiding the setting of their last happy holiday.  Others return to that special […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Gratitude, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Christmas, encouragement, feelings, gratitude, lonely, memories, sad, unhappy

Peace Within

peace within

Backstory   This story was written at Christmastime – the holiday best known for giving – and receiving.  I was thinking about how little I desire, to be content.  I scripted this to wish the same for you. Click to listen or follow below to read. Peace Within –  #508 I have a very special wish […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Gratitude, Legacy, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: gratitude, opportunities, peace within, wishes

Thanks For Doing Good

Thanks for doing good

Backstory  This month we Americans will give thanks for all the privileges and opportunities we are offered in our beloved country. Most of us are smart enough to be grateful more than one day a year.   Today’s story explores a different kind of gratitude for which we might offer thanks. Click to listen or follow […]

Filed Under: Advice, Gratitude, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: gratitude, thanks

Gratitude

Gratitude

Backstory   Every Thanksgiving, I’m asked to give the prayer before the meal to be enjoyed by our extended family.  I was making notes for this year, thinking of thanks for health, family, love.  But actually, our gratitude deserves to reach out to many more basic precious gifts.  This story is about them. Click to listen […]

Filed Under: Podcast Episodes Tagged With: gratitude, kindness, thankful

Gratitude

Thanksgiving

There’s been a lot of talk lately, it seems, about gratitude. There are gratitude journals and gratitude blogs and gratitude books – including a few to teach you how to be grateful. One item I read said that gratitude is your Magic Wand. “Whatever you point gratitude at increases, expands and escalates.”  But, the author […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Lifestyle, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: grateful, gratitude, thankful

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