Tag Archives: thanksgiving

Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2016 by msw blog

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2016 by msw blog

What separates mindful privilege from empty entitlement is gratitude.  A mindful heart is a grateful one – it doesn’t take things for granted.  And the greatest gift of this gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more mindful … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, Food Bank Edition

Posted on November 1, 2016 by msw blog

The Thurston County Food Bank faces a turkey shortage this week after nearly 4,000 families registered for a free Thanksgiving basket. The food bank buys its turkeys in July to ensure there are enough to go around, but about 800 … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2015 by msw blog

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continue reading →

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How do I give to charity?

Posted on November 21, 2015 by msw blog

It never fails. Every year some person who means well asks me several questions in regards to gift giving and boundaries. Therefore, for the next five weeks I will address the question and provide my clinical answer. I spent several … Continue reading →

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