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Tag: gratitude

  • When Gratitude Has to Fight Dirty…

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    Mae Faurel
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    I’d like to say gratitude, and honestly, most days, that’s the truth. I can be in the middle of washing dishes, and suddenly I’m grateful for the smell of fresh bread drifting from the oven, or for a friend’s child laughing so hard they hiccup. Gratitude’s like that, it sneaks up on you in the…

  • Thank You, Next Lesson…

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    Mae Faurel
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    Daily Writing Prompt: How Do You Express Your Gratitude? Gratitude, eh? It’s one of those things we’re supposed to do, but honestly, I don’t do it because a self-help book told me to. I do it because life has thrown me enough curve-balls to realize that if you don’t stop and appreciate the small stuff,…

  • A Little Gratitude… and a Lot of Truth…

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    Mae Faurel
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    I’ve been told I should be grateful. And I am. Grateful for the roof over my head, for the days I managed to laugh when there wasn’t anything funny about it.I’m grateful for the friends who showed up, the few family members who stayed solid, and for the unexpected kindness of strangers when I needed…