Tag: gratitude
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The grateful habit
“…if we are lucky, gratitude becomes a habit.” – Anne Lamott You create, you cultivate, the attitude of thankfulness. It’s the spark that ignites the fire, and starts the flow of positive energy – the good mojo – in your life. It’s the foundation for all success. Gratitude means developing positive mental habits, deliberately re-framing…
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Delayed gratification and happiness
“High performers delay gratification, but not happiness.” – Bob Riding, Design happiness A very successful friend of mine has talked to me at length about delayed gratification. I find hope in the recognition of similarities in our approach to life. There is something deeply satisfying, undeniably exciting about working for a better future, about knowing…
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An Old Man Finds Gratitude on a Thursday Morning
I’ve woken to reflect on 1,000 wakeful worries that pulled me fully once from bed to write and share my struggles. This morning, I’m unable to conjure a single one. It’s 5am and all is well in the world and I have only feelings of gratitude. I’ve said dozens of times over the last few…
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Vulnerability and Connection
In my continuing efforts and struggle to make sense of my very own existence, I invariably return to remarkably rudimentary, yet paramount questions. Why am I here? What must I do? And, how may I actualize these concepts, and increase the ratio of pleasure to pain in my life? My wonder, pursuit and search for…