How do you give gratitude? How do you receive it? The American holiday of Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Karin Hurt of the blog Let’s Grow Leaders has compiled an excellent gratitude-themed compilation of essays to help honor the holiday. Topics include: – How to Give Thanks and Praise – The State of…
Gratitude
The Difference Between Finding Happiness and Being Miserable
I saw this quote in (of all places) the November/December 2012 print edition of WebMD. Normally, quotes attributed to Sarah Silverman aren’t a good fit for this blog. I really like her take on happiness, though, so I’m including it as this week’s Food for Thought Friday. Are you indulging in a similar form of…
Optimism – We Made It to Another Day
If you’re reading this, then clearly the doomsday predictions based on the Mayan calendar haven’t come true. Whew! Although the pessimists say that in actuality, we have until December 21st to find out. We’ll see about that. Ever the optimist, I wrote this post yesterday and scheduled it for today. We lived to see…
How to Receive a Compliment Graciously
When my daughter was three years old, she received a darling coffee mug with her name on it as a gift from a relative. Her reaction was less than optimal. With frowning face, she said loudly in front of the gift-giver and the rest of the family: “But Mommy, I already have this cup. What…
Simplicity and a Happy Life
“Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life.” – Marcus Aurelius An excellent reminder for me this time of year – it’s the smallest things that bring the most joy. Every year, when we decorate for Christmas, the placement of “Santa Egg” brings on much discussion. Santa Egg is a…