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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…

Taking Another Look It is never too late to glean something good from a past experience we once considered as unfortunate. Looking back on an experience with a different perspective, we may discover that we were actually blessed by what we thought was an unblessed set of circumstances. Childhood memories leave a lasting impression. But…