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Welcome to November. I am looking ahead to the family gathering for Thanksgiving as I still giggle at the antics of my grandsons on Halloween. The oldest built a fort out of grown-up size tinker toys, covered it with old sheets, and created a “plate in a window” to hold the candy bowl. It reminded me of the old puppet stages we used to build out of cardboard boxes.
He built it big enough for his nearly 6’ frame to fit in so he could “scare” the hands reaching for the candy bowl. Lots of laughter especially when he put his younger brother’s grim reaper mask on and laid skeleton hands on either side of the orange bowl that was backlit under the candy by a glow stick from a generous neighbor.
The youngest grandson had carved an awesome pumpkin with his Aunt Pamela (see picture)
What a wonderful break from my writing day. Time spent with the kids, grandkids and my sis who opened her house to pizza, family, kids antics and trick ‘r treaters.
All in all, lots to be grateful for this week of the beginning of National Gratitude month.
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What have you found to be grateful for this week?
From a google search I found that the word “gratitude” originates from the Latin word “gratitudo,” which is derived from the Latin word “gratus,” meaning “pleasing” or “thankful.” In ancient Rome, the concept of gratitude was deeply embedded in the culture, and the Latin term “gratitude” was used to express the quality of being thankful or the act of showing appreciation for kindness or benefits received. Thank you blessed internet for the time you saved me from digging through old encyclopedias.
I have come to know gratitude as a practice and a friend that helps me stay focused on the good and beautiful, the wonder and magic that exists everywhere.
Where does gratitude play a part in your life?
I hope you will take this month of November and put gratitude at the top of your to-do list. Gift yourself the joy of remembering the smallest little thing that you are grateful for each week and the big ones that jump right out there and scatter glitter all over your days.
Can you allow yourself a few minutes each day to write down what you are grateful for and perhaps, why?
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Here is some food for thought when it comes to “good reasons” for you to start or enhance your gratitude practice:
- Being thankful has been shown to enhance your mental health: regularly acknowledging and reflecting on things you are grateful for can foster a positive mindset, reduce stress, and promote overall emotional well-being.
- Gratitude journaling helps shift your focus toward the positive aspects of life thereby promoting a more optimistic outlook and reducing negative thought patterns.
- Expressing gratitude for the people in your life can strengthen relationships, fostering a deeper sense of connection and appreciation for others.
- A consistent practice of journaling your gratitude can promote personal growth and appreciation for the journey of your own self-discovery.
- Acknowledging the kindness of others gifts you the opportunity to develop your own empathy and a greater understanding of the experiences and perspectives of those around you.
With a regular practice of journaling your gratitude, you gift yourself an opportunity for self-reflection and introspection that can lead to a greater understanding of your personal values, dreams, and aspirations.
May you all find love, joy, and gratitude filling this month of thanksgiving.
I am so grateful to have you out there listening to and reading “me” every week…
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Vicki Dobbs is a bold and adventurous warrior walking a path of heart to manifest spirituality in everyday lives. She opens existential gateways for individuals to face their challenges and embrace these tests as the great teachers that they are.
Her goal is to see everyone walk in beauty and balance every day of their lives empowered by the voice of their own authentic truth.
Through Wisdom Evolution and Sacred Wisdom Workshops, Vicki creates opportunities for others to make deep personal changes through experiential classes, ceremony, sacred art and story. She endeavors to inspire others to create their lives intentionally. Vicki is an Inspirator of everyday awareness, an Instigator of spontaneous stories and a Connoisseur of Creativity. Gratitude and grace sprinkled with humility and humor are the medicine she brings to the world.
As an Elder, Teacher and Entrepreneur, Spiritual Coach, Ordained Minister and Crafter of Sacred Art and Tools, Vicki perceives life’s journey as an ever-upward spiraling ascension of the human spirit leading her to wisdom, wholeness and authenticity.
Her experience includes being trained in the Harner Method of Shamanic Counseling and the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Cross Cultural Shamanism. She is a Graduate Teacher and Mentor with the Lynn Andrews Center For Sacred Arts and Training and has been the Administrator and Writers Guide for Writing Spirit, the School.
Vicki is also an Artist of the Spirit Certified Spiritual and Energetic Life Coach, a Graduate Mentor in the AoS program and a founding member of HeatherAsh Amara’s Warrior Goddess Leadership Team and Facilitator of the Warrior Heart Practice.
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