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Having a Good Time? There are common, ordinary, and everyday blessings that everyone can enjoy. For instance, a beautiful sunrise or sunset, the wonder of a thunder storm, or a rigorous hike, bike or swim. Then, there are more personal blessings such as good health.  I don’t take this blessing for granted. Instead, by acknowledging…

Ordinary Goodness This month’s theme is blessings; benefits, bounty, good fortune, a source of consolation, and God’s favor.  Recently, while my husband and I ate a picnic lunch at our favorite spot at the lake, I looked out at the view in front of me and a specific phrase, “Blessings all mine with ten thousand…

Our Freedom to Think Someone once said, “I don’t believe in the power of positive thinking, but I do believe in the power of thinking.” I do too.   Consider the ability our thinking has to shape how we think about ourselves, others, our experiences and the world at large.  How we think about our daily…

 Our Freedom to Enjoy Everybody’s idea of enjoyment is different. For instance, my husband enjoys sitting on our back deck watching the birds feast at our bird feeder. Or recently, while listening to a live street band, he took pleasure in watching all the people talking, dancing and interacting. The key word here is watching.…