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Category Archives: Appreciation
A lesson from Japan
A friend who grew up in Japan told me that the Japanese prefer to own one thing of beauty rather than many, because if you own one thing you will look at it and truly appreciate it, whereas if you … Continue reading
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Treat yourself to a dose of awe
The Oprah Magazine recently talked about our need for a sense of awe. ‘Awe,’ it said, ‘Is what we feel when faced with something sublime, exceptional, or altogether beyond comprehension.’ Dacher Keltner of the University of California describes the feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Awareness, Uncategorized, Wonder, Worship
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‘When one’s expectations are reduced to zero’
Stephen Hawking, considered by many to be the most intelligent man on earth, suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease and, for years unable to speak, has been confined to a wheelchair, where he can do little more than sit and think. … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Awareness, Blessings, Expectations, Positive Thoughts
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Add some applause and watch things grow
One of the most difficult musical instruments to learn is the violin, but in recent times the Suzuki method has taken much of the pain out of it. The first thing it teaches children is a proper stance, and the … Continue reading
Happiness is not a destination
One of life’s persistant myths is that things will be better when we get to a certain point we haven’t reached yet – like when the mortgage is paid off, when the kids leave home, when we make that sea … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Attitude, Awareness, Contentment, Happiness, Journey, Life's journey, Living Life, Making the most of what you've got, Spiritual discernment, thankfulness
Tagged Counting your blessings, disatisfaction, fulfillment, happiness, Meaning in Life, peace with one's self, rich inner life, spirituality
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What’s in the bag?
There’s an old legend about three men each carrying two sacks, one on their back and one on their front.. When asked what was in the sacks, the first said, “On my back are all the good things that have … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Attitude, Bitterness, Blessings, Contentment, Encouragement, Futility, Hope, Inspiration, Life's journey, Living Life, Making the most of what you've got, Seeing the possibilities, Spiritual blindness, Spiritual discernment, thankfulness, Troubles, Trust in God, Wisdom
Tagged anxiety, disatisfaction, fulfillment, happiness, Hope, Legend, peace with one's self, rich inner life, Sacks, spirituality
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‘Thank God I can still feel pain’
Doctor Paul Brand, who has spent a lifetime treating lepers, had a frightening experience one night. Getting ready for bed after hours of travel he discovered there was no feeling in his heel. So he took a pin, pricked it … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Awareness, Discernment, Hope, Leprosy, Life's journey, Pain, Senses, Trials and testings, tribulation and trouble, Uncertainty of Life, Wisdom
Tagged anxiety, Dr Paul Brand, God With Us, Hope, worry
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