I truly remember the shiver and the lump that rose in my throat. Over the past six months, I have been reading lots about the scientific benefits of gratitude while re-reading journals and [...]
One of the blog posts that I follow recommends, “If you are feeling lonesome, start your own group. That way, you will be sure to be included!” Talking to others, asking questions, [...]
Celebrating Gratitudes in the company of children and Ma Nature… My sister sent me a text advising that September 21 was World Gratitude Day, in case I missed the memo. I did miss that memo but [...]
By the time you are reading this, Friday September 11, 2020 will be fading in the rear-view mirror. The 9-11 numbers remind me of a confusing, unbelievable moment that dramatically altered my [...]
First, a poem by American writer Octavia Butler from Parable of the Talents: Kindness eases change.Love quiets fear.And a sweet and powerfulPositive obsessionBlunts pain,Diverts rage,And engages [...]
150 is the number of close relationships we are designed to manage. Hooray and I am delighted to announce a milestone marker for The Gratitude Project (TGP)! As of this week, TGP is 50 names [...]
I have been invited to submit a week’s worth of Gratitudes to Steve Foran for his company blog. Three grats per day for five days. Since my listing of Gratitudes is solidly based on the [...]
I remember June Callwood’s visit to Banff in the mid ’90’s. She was speaking at The Whyte Museum one evening and is the first public figure who impressed on me with absolute [...]
Are you using COVID-19 as a motivator to set some positive health goals? Have you started a new good habit lately? Public health experts around the world are sounding the clarion – we need to [...]
Can you identify your top ‘Character Strengths’? To be a character strength, the trait must meet criteria such as: the opposite of a negative trait; valued by society; widely [...]
