The “Thank You” game
Cheryl Richardson – This time of year always makes me think of my Dad. A big, burly guy who became quite a mush in his old age, my Dad loved to surprise people with little gifts of kindness, especially during the holidays. Sometimes he’d bring miniature Christmas trees to elderly clients who were home-bound and lonely.
One time I saw him slip a $20 bill to the oil guy when he came to fill our tank during Thanksgiving week. My Dad was an accountant who offered his time and expertise to clients who were financially strapped and couldn’t afford his services. Continue reading
David R. Hamilton Ph.D. – This week’s Better You, Backed by Science email is about gratitude – and how it can boost your mood and help you sleep better.
The Angels – Give thanks for your daily lives. Give thanks for your food, your homes, and the kind people of this world. Give thanks for the blankets on your bed, the air conditioners that keep you cool, and the heaters that warm your winters. Give thanks for the foods available to you, and the honey gifted to you by countless little bees. Give thanks for the trees that breathe your exhales and gift you back with the oxygen that keeps you alive.
Paul Lenda – In moments of stress, anxiety and other intense harmful mind states that we experience within our lives, it can be difficult to have our focus on positive personal development.