Gratitude

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Comment by drmike on November 26, 2009 at 4:05am

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Comment by Ron Alexander on November 24, 2009 at 10:52am

Jes. thanks for the "fond thoughts of Barry!"
Here is another Giving Thanks (my favorite holiday) Quote:

Giving thanks releases joy - Happy Thanksgiving!
The secret of the power of joy
is this
giving thanks releases joy.
This feeling, this realizaton of joy
is all that matters.
anon

Comment by Jesse on November 24, 2009 at 12:29am

Thank you Ron for your Thanksgiving wishes ! And jes, "may all beings be happy and free" ! I thought fondly of Barry.

Comment by Ron Alexander on November 22, 2009 at 6:28pm

Thank you, drmike and Jesse for your compassion shown me for losing my brother in Viet Nam! He refused to fly "gun ships", and the Army was more than happy to have him pilot Medivacs, as it was the most dangerous job in the war, as it was relatively unarmed and was sent into the worst places to pick up the wounded. He had only two weeks left and they were not supposed to fly combat during their last month (13th) over there. When it happened I felt it in my soul and tore up the barracks where I was stationed in Alaska. Three days later, a chaplain came to me to tell me the news, I was prepared and took it calmly. However, the grief and survivor's guilt toxic combo. effected me for many years. Especially, that Barry was the "apple of my Mom's eye", and I was not there, because he was. I did feel that Barry was with me during all those years of adventurous sailing/travel.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL! "The older I get the more beautiful life becomes." Frank Lloyd Wright may all beings be happy and free, ron

Comment by drmike on November 21, 2009 at 10:43pm

Just checking in....I'm also sorry to hear about your brother too Ron--men who made the ultimate sacrifice, whether warranted or not, just trying to serve. I'm grateful to know that it is O.K. for me not to know every damned thing viz, politics, economy, environment, people, whatever!!! I certainly get comfort today in realizing how little I can affect much of this, other than within myself and the small circle of influence that exists. There is a WILL for me, which may already be predetermined as far as I know.

My son is six tomorrow. That is a blessing, although I thought parenthood would be a lot different than this. It's the true litmus test for me to be consistent with my thoughts, feelings, words, and action. The true test for me to be the man I want to be, the greatest challenge I ever had to face. Thank God I don't do it alone. I'm grateful for this time.

Best, Mike

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Comment by Ron Alexander on November 21, 2009 at 6:46pm

WORD FOR THE DAY (gratitude.org)
Saturday, Nov. 21

<<i>b>Feeling gratitude and
not expressing it is like
wrapping a present and
not giving it.

William Arthur Ward

Comment by Brooks Cole on November 21, 2009 at 7:19am

My teacher, friend, mentor and client Jack Canfield has probably taught me more about gratitude than anyone. Here's a link to his "Gratitude Journal" which invites you to honor and document the abundance of your life: http://bit.ly/8RyAbW

Comment by Jesse on November 21, 2009 at 5:44am

Thank you Ron for the "word for the Day" !
So sorry for your Brother. Hoping into Peace for our children.
All the best to you.

Comment by Ron Alexander on November 14, 2009 at 5:19pm

WORD FOR THE DAY(gratitude.org)
Saturday, Nov. 14

As we express our gratitude,
we must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not to
utter words, but to live by them.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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