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The Paint Can of Life: Empty or Full?
I recently painted a deck on my house. I enjoy painting, a meditation in being present that doesn’t require much thought but lots of attention. Your hands may get dirty but your mind will stay clean....
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Flying High: From Disappointment to Service
A disappointment can really be a blessing in disguise. We had an experience of this recently while returning home from our three week work trip in Europe. I admit, I have a big thing about seats on...
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Being Grateful for Everything and Everyone: It Changes Everything
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life." Don’t take my word for it. Try it. Make a list of the things that might give you pause or make you groan or recoil. Express your appreciation for these...
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Our Need for Receiving Acknowledgment & Blessing
There is a great need in every human being to be acknowledged and blessed by another person, especially their parent. People often strive to receive acknowledgment of who they are. When they do not...
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Tellers of a New Tale: Instead of 'What Can I Get' Ask 'How Can I Help?'
I used to complain about the news, which is so often negative. Then I heard Michael Beckwith mention that he considers the news to be his prayer list. Hmmm. Is the news something to worry about, or is...
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Tips on How (and Why) to Express Appreciation
Can you recall the last time you complimented your spouse? What if compliments aren’t flowing in your relationship? If that’s true, expressing appreciation may feel awkward at first. Accept the...
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Appreciation & Being of Service Contribute To An Evolutionary Shift
When we recognize the impact we have, purely by being responsible for our state of mind – and how that affects the electromagnetic field that surrounds us, we realize that every moment sets in motion...
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Stressed? Running On Empty? It's Not Compassion Fatigue
Health-care providers are finding it increasingly difficult to provide compassion — in the midst of growing patient workloads, paperwork, institutional demands and workplace stress. They run the risk...
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Rethinking Gratitude This New Year
It’s a new year, which means that it’s also time to imagine new beginnings and better futures. It’s time, in short, for New Year’s resolutions. Gratitude, in particular, has become a popular...
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Kids Know What You Get Depends On What You Give
Children as young as 5 have a nuanced understanding of fairness, according to a new study.
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Why True Generosity Involves More Than Just Giving
Who is the most generous person in the world today? Ask folks in the West, and the most popular answer would probably be Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft.
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What Sports Stars Can Teach Us About The Benefits Of Practicing Gratitude
The US Open championship tennis tournament is well and truly underway. Venus and Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are all expected to compete at the National Tennis...
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Teens Who Feel Down May Benefit From Helping Others
Think about the last time you helped someone out. Maybe you sent a supportive text to a stressed-out friend or gave directions to a lost stranger. How did it make you feel?
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Why You Shouldn’t Help Your Coworkers Unless They Ask
When it comes to offering your expertise, it’s better to keep it to yourself or wait until you’re asked, according to new research. Building upon previous findings that showed how helping colleagues...
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An Attitude of Gratitude: Enjoying the Here and Now
Being unappreciative in general and focusing on the half empty is a core attitude that Attitude Reconstruction associates with the emotion of anger. These qualities block our ability to experience the...
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When You're Grateful, Your Brain Becomes More Charitable
‘Tis the season when the conversation shifts to what you’re thankful for. Gathered with family and friends around a holiday feast, for instance, people may recount some of the biggies – like their...
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Make Gratitude Great: The Daily Journal
No matter how stressful the day might be with six children running around, my mother's always exhibited an optimistic outlook on life. Her spirit lives in me. Her attitude of gratitude is also...
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An Infinitely Friendly Universe: The Invisible Divine Order Behind Everything
I bless the amazing divine order in nature, from the tiniest molecule to the rolling of the galaxies in our stupendous universe. I bless the divine order in my life and that of my neighbor, even when...
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