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Inspirational Thoughts: Let Your Gratitude Muscles Pick You Up

Inspiration & Motivation

We all know that it’s pleasing to others when we express appreciation.  But the benefits of an attitude of gratitude neither begin nor end there.  Did you know that feeling gratitude for others is one of the best ways to make yourself feel better?  That may seem a bit odd to some, but I invite [...]

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Is Japan’s Tsunami Disaster Your Wake-Up Call?

Self Improvement Ideas

I woke up this morning, showered and began to complain.  I have so much to do and nothing is getting done fast enough. I’m not quite settled into my new place, my bank doesn’t have a single branch in the state I’ve moved to, half of my clothes are in boxes, the hard water here [...]

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Inspirational Thoughts: Do What You Love, Love What You Do

Inspiration & Motivation

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” ~Albert Schweitzer Do What You Love, Love What You Do It’s easy to greet each day with a smile when you do what you love for a living—when a thrill for [...]

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Inspirational Thoughts: Appreciate the Dark Days

Inspiration & Motivation

The good times, the sunshine, the highs in your life—these things are so easy to appreciate.  But what about the difficulties?  What about the fear, pain, sorrow and hardship?  It seems absurd to give thanks for them, yet today I’ll ask you to do just that.  I encourage you to give thanks for life’s struggles, [...]

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20 Thankfulness and Gratitude Quotes for Thanksgiving

Quotes

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Friends, family, food, togetherness and (above all) gratitude. Thanksgiving day is a reminder to appreciate all that we have to be thankful for. In the spirit of thankfulness, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite appreciation, thankfulness, and gratitude quotes. “How wonderful it would be if we could [...]

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Inspirational Words: Appreciation and Daily Miracles

Inspiration & Motivation

“Appreciation of life itself, becoming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive, on this planet, can turn what we call ordinary life into a miracle. ” -Dan Wakefield How often do you find yourself wanting more?  If we’re 100% honest, most of us pretty much always want something.  And there’s nothing wrong with that. [...]

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What Everyone Ought to Know About Gratitude and Appreciation

Inspiration & Motivation

“No matter what you get, you always want more.”  Irritated by my seeming lack of gratitude, I remember my mother uttering those words countless times.  I didn’t pay her any more attention than my daughter pays to me when I say the very same words to her.   But isn’t it true of us all.  We [...]

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How to Give Heartfelt Gifts That Last a Lifetime

Inspiration & Motivation

No matter how much money you have (or don’t have) you can make hopes and dreams come true this Holiday Season.  You can give gifts that bring smiles to the faces of loved ones and strangers alike. Of course I’m not speaking of the gifts that you may find jotted on a Christmas list, wrapped [...]

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Positive Reflection and Appreciation for the Past

Inspiration & Motivation

As I awake from sleep on the morning of my only child’s 16th birthday, I am reminded of how fast time flies.  I’m realizing the importance of appreciating life’s tiny moments and making the most of that which I want to cherish forever. Not-So Positive Thinking For me, it seems like Brandye was a 7 [...]

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