Tag Archives: gratitude
The Daily Examen
Follows a simple five-step format: I. Become aware of God’s presence.Review the events of the day, asking God to bring clarity to his presence. II. Review the day with gratitude.Walk through your day with God, focusing on the gifts, joys, and delights. … Continue reading
Celebrate Today
“I used to know a clever toast, but pshaw! I cannot think of it—so fill your glass to anything and, bless your souls, I’ll drink to it!” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing … Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
RAVE to the Capitol Hill Department of Social and Health Services office and especially to one employee who was so gracious, knowledgeable and patient. I recently accompanied my older sister, who because of health issues, had failed to get her review … Continue reading
Don’t resolve. Try this.
After surviving a horrific year in 1993, I started a tradition of making a list of my accomplishments for the year just past instead of setting New Year’s resolutions. I limit it to 10 items. Rather than setting goals, which … Continue reading
Silence
In Out of Solitude, priest and author Henri Nouwen writes, “Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.” Without intentional space, our creative pursuits may be hollowed … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 