Tag Archives: gratitude

Gratitude – The Joy of Surprise

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Jan Morrill

My resolution/goal/to-do/self-improvement for January is to write about something for which I am grateful. When I thought about what I was most grateful for yesterday, the first thing that came to mind was Steve cooking dinner for us. As some … Continue reading →

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Election Day Prayer

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Jan Morrill

I, like a lot of people, am praying for our nation today. The Serenity Prayer gives me a sense of peace, even with so much anger surrounding the possible outcome of this election. God, give me grace to accept with … Continue reading →

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Month of Thanks Giving: Day 22 (Imperfection)

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Jan Morrill

Wabi-sabi–the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. Simple, slow, and uncluttered, it reveres authenticity above all. There’s a story behind the cracks and imperfections you see in picture of the vessel above. I bought this vase because of the … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, gratitude, perfection, thankful, Thanksgiving | Tagged Ernest Kurtz, gratitude, imperfection, Jeanie Loiacono, Kathleen Ketcham, Kathleen M. Rodgers, Linda Apple, Spirituality of Imperfection, Thanksgiving, wabi sabi | 12 Comments

Month of Thanks Giving: Day 10 (Plethora)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jan Morrill

Even when I’m down to my last ten minutes before it’s time to get ready for work, (I had chores to do this morning!) I can think of things for which I’m grateful. But with little time to write, I … Continue reading →

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Month of Thanks Giving: Day 6 (Fridays!!)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jan Morrill

My first thought when I woke to the unwelcome sound of “Silk” on my iPhone (the gentlest alarm tone I could find to barge-in on my dreams) was: TGIF!! So, today, as on every sixth day of the week, I’m … Continue reading →