Why Practice Gratitude? Recently, I came across a fantastic article articulating the top research-based reasons for practicing gratitude. Did you know that over the past decade, hundreds of studies have documented the social, physical, and psychological benefits of gratitude? Cool, right? An added Silver Lining is that these benefits are available to most anyone who practices gratitude,… Continue reading Why Practice Gratitude
Gratitude
Giving Thanks for the Unexpected
Giving Thanks On the new blog, I have decided to try my hand at monthly themes. I’ve always loved a good theme. Food themes. Party themes. Now: Blog Themes. As this is November and it is the month of THANKS-GIVING, I find myself reflecting on all of the things in my life for which I… Continue reading Giving Thanks for the Unexpected
Silver Linings and Gratitude
During this Thanksgiving week, I’ve been thinking about how Silver Linings go hand-in-hand with gratitude. Both look for (and find!) the positive in life. It’s the Half-full vs. Half-empty mentality. I love looking for Silver Linings and then feeling the gratitude for finding them. My Silver Lining philosophy has taught me to not take things for granted. Quite… Continue reading Silver Linings and Gratitude
The Gift of Gratitude
On three different occasions today, I was (joyously!) stopped in my tracks by the Gift of Gratitude and reminded that gratitude is the best attitude.
Merry Merry
Dear Friends, I can’t think of a better time to thank each and every one of you for taking time out of your day to read BrooksideBuzz. Writing this blog has become part of my new life. I love and appreciate your comments. Google Analytics tells me that BrooksideBuzz has been visited over 8000 times… Continue reading Merry Merry