“Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.”
Suggestion: At the dinner table go round and share grateful stories from the day. Here’s a suggested starter sentence, “I’m grateful for . . . because . . . “
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COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
A reader, Nick, shared good things he witnessed happening. Awesome, Nick.
- I had a very similar experience at my local Starbucks. The barista at the drive thru had a hard time putting on her gloves, we both just smiled and had a good chuckling bonding moment together of “we all get it and are in this together”
- I was grateful they were even open in the first place to be able to get coffee!
- The gentleman behind the counter, and now “new glass sheild,” at the CVS was very helpful and cheerful as he helped those of us in line figure out how we could ring up our items.
- Just grateful for people like you Ray who are finding the positive in the little things and making us all feel alittle better.
- Grateful for Easter Sunday and all its meaning!
- Peace and blessings.Â
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Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
- I went through the Starbucks drive-through window and purchased my coffee for the week. The barista was wearing a mask and gloves and was totally upbeat. Where’s the tip jar!
- I’m streaming  upbeat, happy music hope the neighbors can’t hear me belting out a few songs. LOL
- Filled up the bird feeder and twenty minutes later it was busier than Chicago O”Hara during a peak normal time. The birds bring me lots of joy and I am grateful.
What I share are seemingly small and inconsequential things, but they are priceless to me.
Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought ~ The Light is Shining
For ever negative I’ll find two positives. I follow the light wherever it shines.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ You Are the Light
“Visualize a golden light within you and spread it out. First to those about you – your circle of friends and relatives – and then gradually to the world. Keep on visualizing God’s golden light surrounding our earth.” ~ Peace Pilgrim
đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought ~ Going to Shine On
There’s light at the end of my tunnel and I’m not stopping until I reach it!
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Lessons Learned
“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in.” ~ Mandy Hale
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
- A mockingbird posed for me this morning. We maintained our social distance – LOL.
. - I received a surprise text from a friend I hadn’t heard from in some time checking up on me.
Nice to have a friend like that.
- I spotted some bluebonnets on my walk. My day just keeps getting better and better.
What I share are seemingly small and inconsequential things, but they are priceless to me.
Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought ~ If I Fall, I’ll Start Again
If I stumble, I’ll rise. If I fall, I’ll shake it off and start again. No looking back. No quit in me.
đź‘Ť COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things from Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
- While walking, two friends stopped, we kept our social distance and talked. My friend parted with these words, “Have a great day today and a better one tomorrow.”
- I read this poem by Langston Hughes this morning and shared it with friends. It got my day off to a great start. I share it with you:
“Walkers with the Dawn ~ Langston Hughes”Â
Being walkers with the dawn and morning,
Walkers with the sun and morning,
We are not afraid of night,
Nor days of gloom,
Nor darkness–
Being walkers with the sun and morning.
- My morning coffee was delicious.
A friend shared some good news.
What I share are seemingly small and inconsequential things, but they are priceless to me.
Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
