A group of seven women and I are four-fifths of the way to winding up our Grapes’n’Gratitudes series. After 21 days of Gratitude journaling, the number of COVID cases rising, […]
“Emodiversity is a practically important and previously unidentified metric for assessing the health of the human emotional ecosystem.” So states a report, published in 2014 in the [...]
Little known Canadian fact: On November 22, 2012, the National Philanthropy Day Act declared, “Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 15th day of November shall be known as […]
When I started my job at the local community foundation in 2005, I was wide-eyed and wondering, “How do I do my best work in an organization that is part […]
Christmas 2020 is going to be like no other – let’s get our positive emotions organized so we can make it memorable and meaningful. Be part of a small group […]
Kindness produces the single most reliable momentary increase in wellbeing… A friend who is in a position of leadership and influence recently texted, “I won’t lie. Some days [...]
I truly remember the shiver and the lump that rose in my throat. Over the past six months, I have been reading lots about the scientific benefits of gratitude while […]
One of the blog posts that I follow recommends, “If you are feeling lonesome, start your own group. That way, you will be sure to be included!” Talking to others, […]
Celebrating Gratitudes in the company of children and Ma Nature… My sister sent me a text advising that September 21 was World Gratitude Day, in case I missed the memo. […]
