The Gift of a Cool Breeze Positive Pensées Kathy King “The breeze of grace is always blowing; set your sail to catch that breeze.” Ramakrishna A gentle breeze that cools the day. The trees gently sway. The breeze is refreshing, like a balm for the soul. The wind and the leaves do a little waltz or even a quadrille. The picture of beauty and grace that nature reveals. Whether the wind be from the North, South, East, or West. ... Read more
Positive Pensées Kathy King The Gift of Jolabokaflod “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Anne Frank Jolabokaflod, try saying that three times. It is an interesting Icelandic phrase that involves an act that is indeed very kind. It means Christmas book flood in English terms. The practice is done on Christmas Eve and it brings great joy. The Books are given to family members and friends. After the books are opened the reading begins. The reader reads with... Read more
The Gift of Something Has to Be Good Positive Pensées Kathy King “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” Alice Morse Earle When life is giving you a bit of grief. Something has to be good even in grief. It’s been said that someone somewhere has it harder than you. So find that good thing even when it can’t be seen. Find the glimmer of hope, even if it is tiny. Focus on... Read more
The Gift of Pianissimo and Silence Positive Pensées Kathy King “Silence isn’t empty, it is full of answers.” Unknown It’s okay to be quiet. It’s okay to be Pianissimo. It’s okay to enjoy the silence, and let your mind unload. The silence is healing, it can make your soul replete. Pianissimo means to play very quietly. To give the loud melody or harmony a break. It is even possible to become Pianissimo and play even more quietly.... Read more
The Gift of How Are You? Positive Pensées Kathy King How are you? How is it going? Is a common phrase to say. A small thought for the day… When greeting strangers, friends, or acquaintances, it is something that we all say. When you are asking or receiving this phrase. Pause, take a moment, and try to find something to say that is uplifting, kind, or even just a compliment. These small words may make an impact on another... Read more
The Gift of Chip Clips Positive Pensées Kathy King “Giving up is the easiest thing you can do, but holding it all together when everyone expects you to crumble that, is true strength.” Unknown What holds you together? What is the chip clip of your life? How does that little chip clip keep you going? When you need a little something to keep it together where do you go? What keeps you salty, crunchy and sweet? Is it a devotional... Read more
The Gift of Green Rolling Hills Positive Pensées Kathy King “Nature is the purest portal to inner peace.” Angie Weland Crosby To see nature and enjoy it, one must take the time. To pause, to breathe, to look, to listen, at all that nature has in its design. To see the blue sky, the rolling hills and the mountains. To see the flat lands, and even the areas that some people would not deign to even consider beautiful... Read more
The Gift of Grits Positive Pensées Kathy King “Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.” John Ortberg Determination, pluck, firmness, a stiff upper lip All of these words are some form of grit. Persistence, boldness, bravery, and might. A willingness to never give up the fight. To have grit has certitude and firmness. Even when the chips are down, grit can help you snap back and resound with a booming voice of certainty,... Read more
The Gift of Goulash Positive Pensées Kathy King “Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.” Guy Fieri Goulash is a dish that can feed a crowd. A dish that has many varieties that can please any hungry crowd. The crowd can be large, small, or just a few. Goulash is a... Read more
Positive Pensées Kathy King The Gift of It’s Not My Job “Never say, “That’s not my job. That oozes arrogance and laziness. Chip in to help with what needs to be done, even if it’s not your responsibility. So what needs to be done or help someone find the solution. Period. Even when no one is watching.” Unknown How many times have you heard someone say, “That’s not my job! I will just go away.” “I don’t know how to do... Read more
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