By Gratitude Girl Vanessa I’m moving, being still, listening, feeling and observing my journey of Play, Peace and Prosperity in this new year. With the end of 2009 expanding in gratitude with Robin, Carolyn and all the folks who have joined us in “30 Days of Gratitude”, I also have been playing with other aspects … More Breathing a Grateful OM
(by Gratitude Girl, Vanessa Lowry) I love the internet… I started off with a Bible verse from the book of Matthew to talk about our New Year’s Eve Gratitude Party and then went to the “GratiDude’s Dance” and then Dr. Emoto. (FYI, this is how my mind works all the time. Hence, why I LOVE … More Gratitude Party… Dec 31, 2009, 11am – 2pm!
(Post by Gratitude Girl, Robin Kirby) “Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.” ~ Unknown This quote has been with me for several days now churning about in my system and reminding me of many stories from my life. This rather unspectacular one in particular: Several years ago my husband … More Receiving
I wanted to let you know how the Gratitude event has helped me…. As you know, I have been participating in the Gratitude event and really trying to remove things from my life that are negative so I can use positive energy to help me attain personal goals.. ( i.e. weight loss and better health … More From a participant in “30 Days of Gratitude”
This is the last day of your 30 day gratitude experience. It is our hope that you have had many astonishing moments as you have devoted 5 minutes a day, or more, to your gratitude practice. We invite you to take today’s meditation time to reflect on the past days’ exercises and outcomes. Which exercise … More Reflection
Gratitude requires us to slow down, to pause, and to reflect. In the silence, even if it only lasts a moment, we can recognize the miracle of our life. We connect with our essence when we pause. So today take a moment to pause in gratitude. As you dedicate 5 minutes to this exercise, allow … More Pause
Even one dollar can make a difference. Connect with your heart and see where it leads you to give. Give away a dollar a day in any way you see fit. You may just be led to leave it somewhere for someone else to find. What did you do with a dollar today? “The happy … More A Dollar A Day
Today, begin a gratitude chain. This is a variation of the chains you made in school. Take strips of colored construction paper and write one thing you are grateful for on each chain link. As you complete the individual links, put them together with staples or glue to form interlocking circles. You might hang your … More Gratitude Chain
Write down every step you can imagine that it takes for the food that you eat today to arrive in your home to nourish you. Count the number of individuals (from farm, to store, to table) who are employed and/or touch your life to make this occur. Pause for a moment before you dine and … More A Truly Satisfying Meal
Focus on someone for whom up until now; you have not been that grateful. For your 5 minutes today, breathe deeply, close your eyes, center yourself and send gratitude to one person who you have resented in the past. This is not an exercise in rehashing the past or justifying your actions or even thinking … More Focus
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