February 2012
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January 2012
16 posts
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reviving my photo-blog
it’s been a long time, but I returned to my photo blog and made a post. ahhh - feels good. pics from last summer’s trip to maine. soon I’ll try and post some arizona pics, florida and costa rica.
you can see it here
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December 2011
18 posts
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Build a 2012 Gratitude Habit
Tumblr friends! I’d like to be self-promotional for just a moment, but in the spirit of gratitude. A few years ago my partner and I built a site called Thankfulfor.com. It’s a gratitude journal product and community. You can share your posts with the community and beyond (Twitter and Facebook too) or make your journal private (I have 2 public journals and a private one!).
If you...
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Counting the Blessings of 2011 →
thankful4:
Guest post by Julia Osovskaya
End of year is a fantastic time to count your blessings, and this is exactly the thing I’ve been doing lately. Reflecting back on 2011 these last couples of days made me realize I had no idea how great my year really was. I thought I knew, but I so…
Read the rest of the post here.
“Marriage is a gift you give to your spouse. It’s a gift that says, “I have fully...”
– Altucher Confidential
Fascinating take on marriage. In our evolving society of social norms and constructs, I’m always curious how people think of marriage.
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Thankful Person’s Guide to Places to Eat, Shop &... →
thankful4:
Guest post by Julia Osovskaya
Did you know there were places out there especially fitting for a thankful person? Well, you’re about to find out what they are and where they’re located. Consider it your guide to places where one can eat, shop, go for a walk, play, pray and enjoy the…
“Remember then that there is only one important time, and that time is now. The...”
– Leo the Turtle, The Three Questions by Jon Muth (via quote-book)
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WatchView from Airport Road in Sedona.
November 2011
6 posts
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
thankful4:
This post embodies the spirit of the Thankfulfor community - and we are so grateful for it. Thank you to everyone who has ever posted on Thankfulfor.com, creating a beautiful stream of thankfulness and gratitude. We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
- The Thankfulfor.com team
Thankfulfor Blog: Put Yourself in Life’s Shoes →
thankful4:
Guest post by Julia Osovskaya
“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” - Gilbert K. Chesterton
It’s hard to deny that the world can be a very negative place at times, and it’s certainly not helpful when people…
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Thankfulfor Blog: Benefits of Gratitude →
thankful4:
Guest post by Julia Osovskaya
Practicing regular gratitude really works. Skeptics might still be giving me a hard time about it, but having completed a whole year of daily thanksgiving, I know what I am talking about and stand behind it. My thankful efforts proved to be more…
The Paleo-Diet: Not The Way To A Healthy Future :... →
zenhabits:
Good read.
October 2011
2 posts
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The paradox of expectations →
theangrytherapist:
Low expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. We insulate ourselves from failure, don’t try as hard, brace for the worst and often get it.
High expectations, on the other hand, will inevitably lead to disappointment. Keep raising what you expect and sooner or later (probably sooner) it’s not going to happen. And we know that a good outcome that’s less than the...
September 2011
8 posts
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Texture Trends
This is fun! Quick Facts: Among findings of the first commercially available TextureTrends report, focusing on “Living with Curls” and “Hair Care and Styling”:
Women are embracing their curls versus altering them: 93% believe women are more likely to embrace “going natural” today versus five years ago, and more than half of respondents (52%) who had received a chemical treatment in...
“Some people are waiting for a sign; waiting for some magical unicorn to deliver...”
– revolutions.is - Weekly stories from change-makers and culture-shapers
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Summer Gratitude
thankful4:
As the days start to get shorter, let’s be thankful for summer. After all, it’s not over yet! Have you been able to enjoy the summer? What are you thankful for? Post it here: http://thankfulfor.com or in the comments below.