Tag: Gratitude
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Seneca on Gratitude and What It Means to Be a Generous Human Being
In modern times have we lost the capacity to be generous, both to ourselves as well as towards others? Enjoy this DailyFind, love from CW! “I am grateful, not in order that my neighbour, provoked by the earlier act of kindness, may be more ready to benefit me, but simply in order that I may…
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How to not practice emotional distancing during social distancing
For those of us who have the opportunity to work from home during a period of social distancing, it is important to be grateful. Enjoy this DailyFind, love from CW! We’re living in strange times. As we grapple with new and dismaying terms — flattening the curve, social distancing — let me ask a rhetorical…
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Gratitude leads happiness in a dance
Gratitude is a funny thing. When I am feeling down and need its healing power, it is elusive. When I’m feeling good, I can easily name all that I am grateful for. I can bounce back and forth between these high and low states, wondering why my level of gratitude doesn’t match pace with…
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First World Problems
My youngest nephew was a child when this phrase first became popular. He was quick to realize that much of what we complained about in our daily lives fit into this category. He also used to say, ‘I eat low on the food chain’, to explain why he wouldn’t consume most animal proteins. He was,…
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Staying in the moment, but planning for the future
I think there is a delicate balance between being mindful of living in the moment and the more cerebral task of planning for the future. A well-rounded person manages both aspects and combines them into each day, appropriately. The ebb and flow of smelling the roses as one happens by them and remembering to buy…
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What do I wish for myself?
I’m making a wish for myself today. Why not? It is my birthday. I am turning 48 years young and I am celebrating with my husband, my son and my daughter. This is not just any family gathering. One that is thrown together at the last-minute. We are on the road together, travelling around the…
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Start by taking a few steps in their shoes, let alone walking a mile
“Economic growth without social progress lets the great majority of the people remain in poverty, while a privileged few reap the benefits of rising abundance.” — John F. Kennedy As we continue our travels, what comes to light, particularly in south-east Asia, is a deeper understanding of how each country is meeting its citizens basic…
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Published on Thrive Global, the joy of the first time!
I have been extremely lucky to experience many firsts in life, as joyful moments. Riding my first geared bike with a sense of freedom to roam anywhere I wanted to go. Meeting my first true love on a warm sunny day at the beach. The birth of my children, my first boy and my first…
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The Secret Word
My husband and I have chosen a word. It is our secret word to be used with each other or thought of as we desire. It relates to us. To our plans, hopes and dreams. To the future. Goals, wishes and desires. It makes us instantly think about the life we are creating. The good…
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Brave & Gracias
Welcome daily creatives! We are a quiet revolution who are working to reclaim our creativity in every way we can. Check in each day to see if something here inspires you. This is a curated collection of thoughts, ideas and inspiration – enjoy! For my first post, I chose – “Brave & Gracias” because in…