Mother's Day, Graduation, Spring, Summer - Giving

Could it get any better?  This is a time to celebrate.  Even if you don't have many people in your life there are always people to celebrate with.  Let's suppose a neighbor's child is graduating.  Let's suppose there's a woman at work who doesn't have any family - how about getting her a gift for Mother's Day.  I believe the more we give, the more we get.  And I don't just mean monetarily.  In my last job, I know when I was really stressed and out of it,  I would do something for others.  I had 15 people who worked for me.  I would buy them candy bars or flowers and put them on their desk, without any word from me.  I didn't tell them it was me.  But I felt better when they were surprised and enjoyed it.  And it didn't have to call me a lot.  How about mowing your neighbor's lawn when they are away.  It is about doing for others and enjoying the feeling.  Nobody has to know you did it.
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Great Weekend!

Enjoying life is an inside job.  If we are miserable on the inside, it doesn't matter where we are on the outside.   We can be on the beaches of Hawaii, but if we don't like ourselves, it really doesn't matter.  Part of the journey in life is getting to the place where we believe we enjoy the best in life and where we can receive the best in life. 
We have to believe it is ours and we deserve it, or it isn't going to happen.  I was just with a large group of women at a great retreat.  The weather was a bit dismal, but we had a great time and I enjoyed all the positive interactions.  In that kind of a group, I realize how far i have come in being okay with who I am.  I don't know how many people are truly okay with themselves.  As a counselor, I get to know a lot of people, and many do not even look at that aspect of their lives.
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The Master's

Did you watch the Master's today? I am sorry that I didn't get to watch it, especially the finish. I enjoy some of those events when it comes down to the final day. I tend to be that way about most sports -don't know why. Give me the close 7,8, and 9th inning. Anyway, today was an emotional finish with Phil Mickelson - I've always liked him, anyway. And today, with his wife, was special. I remember hearing last year about his wife and mother being diagnosed with breast cancer. I have a friend who is currently struggling with a recurrence of her breast cancer. But I guess one of the realizations is that because of the struggles, people are sometimes brought closer together, or have another view of what is really important in life. It may be different that what we thought. Sometimes we need a reminder. So, perhaps this blog post can help people think of what they really value without such tragedies. I know last week I was just thinking how luck I am because I am older and my children, in-laws, and grandchildren are healthy. What a lot to be grateful for. And everyone is employed. As I know financial pressures often bring a great deal of stress and illness to people.
So, look at all there is to be grateful for in your life. Attitude of Gratitude! Check out this website . Also, you can go visit this blog for other advice.