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Nothing Like a Visit to the ER to Shake Loose a Little Gratitude…
By
Joan Ball
I had a little trouble writing a gratitude list in a post last week. It’s not that I was feeling particularly ungrateful – just a little tired and a little blah as the days moved toward Thanksgiving. The holiday passed easily. A quiet day with family (and way too much wonderful food). Friday found me back…
Black Friday Treat: My New Favorite Christmas Song by Katie Rice…
By
Joan Ball
I met singer/songwriter Katie Rice about a month ago at a weekend retreat. The moment we greeted one another in the great room of the house we shared with a dozen or so fellow wanderers I sensed something in her gentle spirit that was warm and endearing. As the weekend progressed and I learned more…
Gratitude List…
By
Joan Ball
While we don’t need to wait for Thanksgiving to write a gratitude list, it’s not a bad time to reflect and say thank you. Here are some of the things I have to be grateful for today… My husband and I are still best friends after after 13 years of marriage. Three unique and talented…
Rest…
By
Joan Ball
I am not great at resting. Even when I have the time (which is rare) I find myself either filling my rest time with activity or retreating completely (i.e. a day or two at Holy Cross monastery) in order to detox from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to recharge. For the past few…
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