Gratitude

5 Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief

intent.com | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living


Behind our holiday smiles and good wishes, many of us carry feelings of deep grief.� So how can we have a wonderful holiday if we are experiencing s...

Teaching Gratitude

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

I've been speaking and writing about gratitude for almost ten years now - and I'm still amazed at how challenging it can be for me to focus on what I'm grateful for at times.

A Thanksgiving NOT To Remember

One For The Table | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


One For The Table

After starting my job as a junior advocate in November 1980, I received an invitation to have Thanksgiving dinner at the Industrial School for Boys.

Legacy: Expressing Gratitude At Thanksgiving

Rachael Freed | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Rachael Freed

Thanksgiving is a time when the legacy of family ritual is repeated and remembered. We feel gratitude and belonging, and our hearts open.

Thanksgiving Day: A Perspective For Gratitude

Jim Thomas | Posted 11.25.2009 | Denver


Jim Thomas

America pauses today, if but for a moment, in collective recognition that despite our differences and our problems, we have many reasons to be grateful. Law, thankfully, has little to do with Thanksgiving.

The Meaning Of Gratitude

Lee Lipsenthal, M.D. | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Lee Lipsenthal, M.D.

When I was diagnosed with a "bad" cancer, I was somewhat pleased with the fact that I didn't have fear of death and that, in fact, it might just be a good day to die.

9 Ways To Show Your Gratitude On Thanksgiving Day

HuffPost | Victoria Fine | Posted 11.24.2009 | Impact


Favorite Turkey Recipe? Check. Special occasion dishes and gravy boat? Check, check. Ways to express your gratitude this Thanksgiving? Don't worry, we...

Stuffing: The Real Value Of Thanksgiving

Michelle Howard | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Michelle Howard

Thanksgiving does not seem to fuel the eternal combustion engines of American consumption in the way other holidays do, though we may consume a month's worth of calories in one meal.

26 Ways to Give Thanks

BJ Gallagher | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


BJ Gallagher

We give thanks by...

How To Transform Your Fear

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

Many of us run away or hide from our fears because they seem scary, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. We also erroneously think we "shouldn't" have them or that we are somehow "wrong" for feeling scared.

The Real Thanksgiving Day -- Our Presidents Explain

Dr. Peter Breggin | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics


Dr. Peter Breggin

By looking at what our most revered presidents have said about the meaning of Thanksgiving, we can get a better idea of the purpose of our national holiday.

For Thanksgiving: 12 Ways To Be Thankful

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Therese Borchard

It has only been with much work and lots of practice that I have been able to cultivate gratitude and be genuinely thankful. Here are 12 techniques I use to help me get to the parent of all virtues.

Are You Grateful Or Just Greedy?

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

The underlying premise to the value of holding a positive focus on a positive outcome contains two basic fundamentals: (1) energy follows thought and (2) the universe rewards action, not thought.

8 Gateways To Greater Happiness

Anne Naylor | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

Happiness grows from a state of mind -- a perspective about life and your engagement with it, and the actions you take to support your happiness.

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Weight Gain or the Guilt

Joshua Rosenthal | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Joshua Rosenthal

If the majority of your food is healthy and homemade, the occasional indulgence won't affect you. In addition, your immune system will be stronger and you'll avoid getting sick in the wintertime.

Giving Thanks For The One

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

This Thanksgiving, when you think about all the things you're grateful for, don't forget to include the person you've been hanging out with, 24/7, for your entire life.

Have A Great Thanksgiving

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about my own love/hate relationship to this great holiday.

Grace And Gratitude At Thanksgiving

Ed Gurowitz, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Ed Gurowitz, Ph.D.

I think that this holiday, rather than dwell on the question of what I am grateful for in my life I will instead consider questions like "am I truly giving?"

Worrying Never Works

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

When we become conscious about our own habits, thoughts, and patterns as they relate to worrying, we can start to make some healthy choices and changes.

Our Work, Our Worth?

Jen Grisanti | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Jen Grisanti

I remember feeling numb by the amount of work I had while climbing the corporate ladder. Somewhere along the way, I lost track of what I loved most about my job.

Giving Thanks: 7 Ways To Teach Kids

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Jeana Lee Tahnk

Study after study has shown that people who practice grateful thinking are healthier, happier and more content with their lives than those who don't.

Veterans Day: How Many Days are Enough

Jim Thomas | Posted 11.11.2009 | Denver


Jim Thomas

More so even than the debt the nation owes our veterans, I owe two vets, my parents, for my existence and for inspiring my accomplishments.

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.