Most people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family today, which is one of my favorite holidays. Not because I believe it was the first time native Americans shared a meal with lost Europeans (I don’t), nor because I think it’s okay to slaughter turkeys or any animal to celebrate anything (I really don’t). But mainly because being…
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3 Reasons Why Gratitude Is Empowering
The mass media is continuously bombarding us with fearful news and sad stories or superficial gossip about celebrities. They may claim it’s about keeping us informed of what goes on in the world, but the truth is that one of the main motivations here is to fixate our attention on externals and manipulate us toward unconscious reactions. Don’t get me…
Living In Gratitude: Changing Your Life Story
At the beginning of each year I encourage my readers to pick one word to focus their attention on and energize it with affirmations throughout the year, as opposed to making a typical list of New Year’s Resolutions (see The Power of Affirmation). Similarly, instead of simply giving thanks at the table on Thanksgiving, while enjoying a special meal with…