Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day! On this Thanksgiving week, do you feel the warmth of gratitude in your heart?  

John F. Kennedy reminds us of gratitude's true nature:

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." 

John F. Kennedy

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. Who has made a difference in my life that I haven't properly thanked?
2. How can I express appreciation not just feel it?
3. What would happen if I made gratitude an active practice, not just a feeling?

Meditation of the Week: Thanksgiving Meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ltTxBmIJE

Article: The Power of Expressing Gratitude 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

Interesting Website: Gratitude Journal Ideas 

https://gratefuSlness.org/

Some Mantras for this Thanksgiving Week:

Pause and give thanks now. | Words of gratitude transform | Hearts that give receive.

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Wishing you a most BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving Holiday wherever this may find you!

 As Thanksgiving approaches, this week’s quote reminds us that gratitude isn’t reserved for a single holiday—it’s a way of seeing that can soften the daily stresses and awaken calm, meaning and a sense of joy. Especially in the swirl of holiday preparations, a thankful heart helps us pause, notice, and receive the quiet abundance already around us.

"The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude

of blessings that continually surround us." 

James E. Faust

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This Week's Care Package (Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

Three questions to ask yourself based on the above quote...

What blessings in my life have I overlooked because I’ve been focused on what’s missing?
When was the last time I felt truly thankful, and what did that moment reveal to me?
How might cultivating a thankful heart change the way I perceive daily challenges or routines?

Meditation of the Week: Interconnectedness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw1rXqeKUAM

Article: 5 Daily Practices to Recognize Your Everyday Blessings

5 Daily Practices to Recognize Your Everyday Blessings

Songs for the Week:

Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) — Irving Berlin / Bing Crosby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1s6DpZJkZ8.

What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c.

2 Mantras to keep in mind...

"Small gifts, vast life." |  "A thankful heart sees every blessing."

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!  

Have you ever considered how your struggles might be preparing you for something greater? 

Leonard Cohen offers profound insight about transformation:

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."

Leonard Cohen

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This Week's Care Package (Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What "cracks" in my life have actually allowed new light to enter?
2. How can I reframe my imperfections as openings for growth?
3. What wisdom have I gained through my most difficult experiences?

Meditation of the Week: Finding Light in Darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQkfoKPs7Q

Article: Post-Traumatic Growth
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/post-traumatic-growth

Interesting Website: 

Leonard Cohen's Legacy...
 https://www.leonardcohen.com/

Remember...

Broken places heal.
Through cracks, new light finds its way—
Wounds become windows.

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Wishing you a most BEAUTIFUL day wherever this may find you!

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!  Do you sometimes feel like giving up on your dreams? Paulo Coelho reminds us that the universe conspires to help those who persist:

"And, when you want something, 
all the universe conspires in helping 

you to achieve it."
Paulo Coelho

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This Week's Care Package
(Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What dream have I abandoned that still whispers to my heart?
2. How can I align my actions with my deepest desires?
3. What signs of support am I missing because I'm focused on obstacles?

Meditation of the Week: Manifestation and Trust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKtyeQ9Itk

Article: The Psychology Behind The Alchemist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201404/the-alchemist-psychology-behind-following-your-dreams

Interesting Website: Paulo Coelho's Official Site https://paulocoelhoblog.com/

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Wishing you a most BEAUTIFUL day wherever this may find you!