I believe blessings and gratitude are the same thing, that is my intention. I know the unseen power of a blessing and giving thanks as it has been know for centuries. For the doubters, there is a little proof in Head Strong, by David Asprey. “A sense of gratitude is the opposite of a sense of anxiety. Just […]
This Thanksgiving brings about massive amounts of “thanks” along with the mashed potatoes. This Thursday, as I sat at the table of bounty, I thought to myself, ‘will we all be here next year?’ I had to remind myself, not to take this moment for granted for it truly is a moment in time. As the season […]
Today is my birthday and I am feeling very content. It’s that feeling that everything is OK and really being in the moment. That brought to mind a quote from an unknown author: At the end of the day before you close your eyes be fulfilled by your actions and content with who you are. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day Hearts are everywhere if we just open up to them. They are part of nature and of our man made world. I’ve walked by these gates several times a week for over 15 years and I’ve never seen the hearts. It took a frosty morning and a photographer eye to capture the […]
Change is everywhere. I’m reminded when I look out the window and know that 1 month ago I was in 2.5 feet of snow and now the grass is so green. Birds are taking care of their young and mares are teaching their new foals how to behave in the herd. The other change this […]
Spirituality is key to happiness. I’ve heard this before but haven’t really found any scientific proof to substantiate this claim. And I really don’t need proof. I know I draw from my beliefs in times of doubt, fear or trouble. I go to my Creator when I acknowledge my Blessings. Some people might just call […]
I love this phrase: Breathe in Blessings and Breathe out Gratitude. It sounds easy but I have to take a deep breath and really get focused in order to practice this. It’s easy to do when I’m in a conscious peaceful place. Many times I do this when I’m watching a sunrise or a sunset. […]
The very first article I picked up to read on January 1 2013, was the January/February 2013 Healthy Living Made Simple by Sam’s Club. I normally quickly flip through the pages but an article on Lessons on Gratitude from Oprah and Deepak Chopra caught my eye. Oprah says . . . “that there is a […]
