…as part of a daily practice of gratitude we can use our seemingly aversive experiences to reorient our attention to things that are gifts in our life. … More Practices of Gratitude – The Big Yellow Taxi Method
When we view ourselves and others through a different set of eyes; such as compassion or empathy, entirely new aspects of human beauty are set before us. … More Beauty Underwater
But here’s my little hesitation about gratitude as a practice that’s turning into a fad: we run the risk of manipulating a deep truth about life into a performance enhancer so that we can squeeze more out of the 25 hours we have each day. … More Hijacking Gratitude
While my dog may not grasp the significance of the act even if he were to notice it, there is goodness and kindness in the act of removing his fecal matter from my neighbor’s lawn. There is a demonstration of care – for the dog, for the neighborhood, and for my wife who can stay inside on bitterly cold days while I walk the faithful hound. … More Inattentiveness and the In-between
