expressing appreciation

Posted by on Apr 9, 2009 in relationships | 2 comments I had a conversation recently with someone who was feeling under-valued and unappreciated.  Well, actually, I’ve had more than one of these conversations recently with more than one person. Expressing authentic appreciation in our relationships is perhaps the single factor that can open the way for those we care about to understand how truly valued they are.  While the absence of...
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50 trips around the sun

Posted by on Mar 12, 2009 in birthday, meditation | 4 comments Today is my happy birthday!  For 50 years now I have had the great good fortune to be journeying around the sun. I’m grateful.  I’m happy.  I wish you all well. In celebration of my birthday, I recorded a mini-metta-meditation as a gift for all you interested folks on the interwebs. Thank you for being part of my life.  Download the file and share your experience with me. Click...
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3 good things

Posted by on Mar 5, 2009 in 3 Good Things | 4 comments 1.  I got a migraine today.  I haven’t had one in years.  The good thing is that I had the time and space to lay down and rest in the middle of the day.  I took care of myself with relaxation and EFT and felt a lot better. 2.  My dog, Huxley, did not lunge aggressively at the three large standard poodles we encountered on our walk today.  Huxley is still a pup and has lately been...
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3 for 365

Posted by on Mar 3, 2009 in 3 Good Things | 0 comments I just stumbled upon this blog that delighted me.  The writer has committed to writing three good things that happen to her every day.  I love that.  It is right in line with Martin Seligman’s work, Authentic Happiness. I’m thinking that I might enjoy an experiment like this.  Maybe I’ll write about 3 good things that happen.  More likely, I’ll write about 3 moments...
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