Gratitude

Can An Ordinary Person Enjoy A State Of Grace?

Anne Naylor | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

Can we create the conditions in which we lead grace-full lives? Is it even possible to expect to live gracefully, with the world in so much chaos? My view is that there has never been a better time.

Giving Thanks Is Good For You: Five Reasons to Cultivate Gratitude

Margaret Ruth | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Margaret Ruth

Focusing on giving thanks as often as possible this and every month will help us to open to inner wisdom and the spontaneous flow of our multifaceted lives.

Be A Fan And A Critic

Mike Robbins | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

I saw Rev. Michael Beckwith perform a re-commitment ceremony for a married couple a few years back and it blew me away.

Stop Trying To Be Someone Else - Just Be You

Mike Robbins | Posted 10.14.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

What if we lived more of our lives focused on who we are, and not so much on what we do, what we've accomplished, what we look like, who we know, what we're striving for and more? What if the most important thing in life is actually who we are?

How I Was Uplifted By Patriotism

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Patriotism does not make headlines these days; perhaps being too focused on what we do not like about our country has clouded our vision, preventing the blessings that come with being an American from shining through.

Interview: The Inspiring Story of 9/11 Survivor Michelle Rosado

2morrowknight | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


2morrowknight

Although the experiences through the years have ultimately shaped my destiny, I wasn't fully aware that my true "destiny" ever existed until September 11th.

Two Secrets To A Better You

Jack Canfield | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Jack Canfield

Self-acknowledgment and -appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments.

3 Ways To Bring Gratitude Into Your Life

Anne Naylor | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

There is a lot of bad news around. No news in that. Does it get to you? I limit the amount of news I read, hear or watch because it gets me down. B...

What is Work? Cutting Yourself Free With Heart

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Ditching a steady paycheck takes guts in an unsure economy.

3 Ways To Develop Gratitude (The Great Healer)

Alan Lurie | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Alan Lurie

All that ails us and the world, and the cause of all cynicism and apathy, I believe, comes from the lack of one essential factor in our lives: gratitude. The greatest human spirits have recognized that gratitude is the most rewarding and transformational practices that we can undertake.

Don't Forget to Say 'Thank You'

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


Susan Smalley, Ph.D.

The art of saying Thank You and how we do it is changing in this paperless age. Thank-you notes still arrive after dinner parties, weddings, and baby showers but, for many of us, they've fallen by the wayside for Christmas and Birthdays - especially to those most closest to us.

4 Steps To Enrich Your Life

Anne Naylor | Posted 09.15.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

"Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you." Oscar Wilde Educati...

Balanced Life -- Imagine That Something Good Never Happened

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.02.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

5 Creative Ways To Pursue Your Passion

Anne Naylor | Posted 09.01.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

"Conditions for creativity are to be puzzled; to concentrate; to accept conflict and tension; to be born everyday; to feel a sense of self." Erich F...

Fuzz Balls: Gratitude in Everyday Life

Jenni Schaefer | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Jenni Schaefer

At what age, do we stop noticing fuzz balls? In other words, when do we stop seeing the wonder in the little things?

9 Tips For Giving Memorable Praise--And Why To Bother

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 08.09.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I just finished a very engaging book, Richard Stengel's You're Too Kind: A Brief History of Flattery. I wish I'd had this book as a resource when I wa...

12 Ways To Build Your Inner Strength

Anne Naylor | Posted 08.04.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

At these times of unprecedented change and challenge, many are taking the opportunity to reevaluate their lives. Is the work you are doing truly serving you?

The New Normal: No Whining Allowed

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Perhaps the recession is giving us more than just a tough lesson in fiscal responsibility. Perhaps we're also getting a lesson in gratitude.

Honey, You Need New Glasses! Gratitude Looks Good On You

Eli Davidson | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living


Eli Davidson

There was little for me to do, but paint my toe nails green. I signed the petition to help the people of Iran and then I dashed off to get a mani-pe...

Reflections of Dad

Cheryl Saban | Posted 07.21.2009 | Living


Cheryl Saban

We shouldn't wait until Father's Day to ponder the impact our dads have on our lives, but time slips by, doesn't it? We don't always reserve much of it to appreciate the contributions our loved ones make.

A Good Day for Gratitude: What's Happening in Iran Now

Dr. Alex Benzer | Posted 07.19.2009 | Living


Dr. Alex Benzer

Say a prayer for the youth of Iran in their moment of crisis -- for all the unarmed kids who got beat up and shot at just for wanting to be heard. Pray for their protection, safety and resolve.

Why You Shouldn't Thank Your Spouse Too Much

nytimes.com | Lisa Belkin and Marc Vachon | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


I do expect to be appreciated to some degree -- on Father's Day and throughout the year. But do I want to be lavished with gratitude for all my contri...

What Is Spirituality: 5 (Not So) Easy Steps to Happiness

Dr. Alex Benzer | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


Dr. Alex Benzer

Spirituality can be a daunting concept. What does it really mean to be spiritual? I won't pretend to have the universal answer. What I can tell you is what spirituality means to me.

Loving Ourselves Unconditionally

John Morton | Posted 06.11.2009 | Living


John Morton

A key is to appreciate with gratitude whatever comes your way. Everything has value. Nothing needs to be different from what it is, including you.

10 Tips For Being The Best You Can Be

Anne Naylor | Posted 05.26.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

What do Susan Boyle, Paul Potts and J K Rowling all have in common - apart from they happen to be British? Their success did not come about overnight,...