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Today, I Am Grateful For…

February 18, 2010

One of my favorite posts from the Appreciation Revolution series, was Grace Boyle’s The Gratitude List. It was all about taking the time to write down the things you’re grateful for, instead of just thinking about them, or forgetting about them altogether. Today, we’re going to have a community gratitude list. If it goes well, [...]

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I Need a Big Fast Forward Button

February 17, 2010

Helplessness is one of the worst feelings in the world. Seeing someone you love in pain and not being able to do a thing to make it better is excruciating. You try to be logical and remind yourself that there are certain things that are beyond your control, and this is one of them, but it [...]

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Close to Home

February 8, 2010

They say “home is where the heart is,” and I really think that’s true. I grew up in Massachusetts, and moved to Long Island in high school. When someone asks me where I’m from, that’s exactly what I say. I haven’t lived in Mass. since I was 16, so I’m technically not from there anymore, [...]

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Too Quick To Forgive, Too Eager To Hold a Grudge

February 3, 2010

When someone wrongs us, we get mad. We are hurt and confused, often shocked and disappointed. At that point, we are faced with a decision: do we forgive them or do we stay angry? We weigh our options, or just act on impulse. Decide to forgive and be the bigger person; decide to let our [...]

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The Little Voice Inside My Head

February 1, 2010

I have a little voice inside my head. We all do. It’s our conscience, our moral compass, it provides encouragement and words of warning. Some people have quieter inner voices that only pipe up when needed. Others have blabbermouths who never seem to never shut up. My little voice is quite the chatty one. Always [...]

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