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Calming Ourselves Down Driving home from a recent trip to Colorado, my husband chose to take the scenic route; a two lane highway that wound itself through the beautiful landscape of northwest Wyoming. The mountains in the distance were majestic, there was not much traffic and the speed limit was only 65 mph. When the…

Our Family I just returned from traveling to Colorado with my husband to attend a memorial service for Aunt G., one of his elderly aunts. I did not know my husband’s aunt as well as he knew her. But being in attendance first at the graveside gathering and then later among a larger assembly, I…

Allowing Gratitude to Alter Our Perspective Gratitude and contentment go hand in hand.  We feel contentment when we are satisfied such as when we complete a project, after a fine meal or when we are in the company of someone we enjoy being with.  As a result of contentment we feel a sense of gratitude.…

Good Thoughts Whatever disciplines we decide to practice become our habits and those habits shape our lives.  Any new habit we decide to begin whether rising early to go for a run, or deciding to practice thinking good thoughts takes commitment. If we don’t think our pursuit is worthwhile, there is no way we’ll make…