Monthly Archives: November 2013

The Art of Gratefulness – Day 8

Posted on November 8, 2013 by mahines

OK here we are – day eight of this gratefulness study.  Twenty-two more to go.  Getting tired of it yet?  Wondering “When is she going to get to the good stuff?  You know, poignant descriptions of domestic violence. Pithy comments … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 7

Posted on November 7, 2013 by mahines

I’m seven days into this exercise and already I feel it’s impact.  It’s not that I’m all “OM” or anything.  I still get pissed-off.  But I feel more aware of what’s happening in my life.  I am continually on the … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 6

Posted on November 6, 2013 by mahines

I ran late this morning, very late.  I missed my train.  That means I will probably have to stay later tonight.  Normally, I would be highly stressed that, as I drove the road to the train station, I could see … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 5

Posted on November 5, 2013 by mahines

This morning I left the house a little earlier so I could vote.  We have a hotly contested race for First Selectman here in my little piece of Connecticut.  There was a time not too long ago when I could … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

Today I am grateful that my husband is working from home. The dogs have his company all day and I have it this evening. When I get home, he will have dinner started and a cocktail waiting. I am grateful … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

A chilly wind blew through and the giddy, swirling, confetti leaves dropped to their destiny weaving a fire-hued carpet on the cold, damp ground. And the trees stood bare-boned, having lost their coats of many colors, reaching their skeleton fingers … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 3

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

This Japanese Maple was planted by my husband when he built our house in the 80’s. Originally, it was in front of the house. When we did renovations a few years ago, it had to be moved so we could … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 2

Posted on November 2, 2013 by mahines

Today is another easy day. First of all, it’s Saturday. Who is not grateful for the weekend? But today had lots of extras. 1. I slept through the night. As I’ve gotten older, getting a full night’s sleep is an … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness

Posted on November 1, 2013 by mahines

I know of several people who are planing to use the month of November to practice the art of gratefulness. The idea is to take a few moments each day, contemplate what we have to be grateful for and then … Continue reading →

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