Kevin Brown
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Liz Reitzig
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Jenny Westerkamp, RD
Lauren Snyder Grosz
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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Janet Stuck, ND, CNC, MH, CNHP
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Have you ever bounced out of bed in the morning and everything has gone better than you imagined?
Was it close to perfect? Those are the kind of days I love . . . How about you? So how do we create more of those kind of days?
Do you think if we are more thankful for what we do have, we might be blessed with more opportunities so we can in turn bless others? For me, there’s nothing more fun than seeing someone WIN at the game of LIFE. And, if I can contribute to that in some small way, then my day is close to perfect (after a hug from my kids)!
Would you agree that we are in a ‘Season’?
Upon reflecting about the ‘season,’ most everyone is experiencing, I believe there are many lessons to be learned. It is a wake-up call for many that having more ‘things,’ isn’t the answer.
Today’s message comes from a recent Bible Study at Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale. The reason I’m sharing this is because I believe Pastor Bob’s message is thought provoking . . . regardless of your faith:
TIS THE SEASON . . . To Be . . .
1. Honest — If you haven’t all ready, stop trying to impress people. Tis the season to be authentic. Don’t buy things you don’t need, buy things you can’t afford or try to impress others. For most, it’s time to be honest where we’re in all areas, including our finances.
2. Strategic — Be a planner. Instead of giving gifts to people this season that you pick out and give ‘for the sake of giving,’ Plan strategically on how your gift might benefit the recipient or even others.
Consider making a gift in the recipient’s name to a charity where your gift will have an impact.
3. Grateful — If you’ve got a place to lay your head, family, friends, food in your tummy, and a computer to read this, there is something to be grateful for.
4. Sacrificial — Give something up for someone else.
Now, I believe when we live in an attitude of gratitude, life is a little more sweet. I find I am more content, less judgmental, and a more obedient servant.
Even in this season of challenges, there is great opportunity coming YOUR way. Look for the seeds of possibility. When one door closes, another one opens!
In closing, I wanted to share a quote I recently came across. Hope you enjoy it:
‘Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. . . it turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity . . . It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.’ ~~ Melodie Beattie
Live an awesome week.
Remember, how you do anything is how you do everything.
