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BetsyKo
BetsyKo
Practicing Gratitude
Jan 3 2009, 11:22 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 3 2009, 11:22 PM EST
Hi everyone--
I've read two books over the last few years, both of which convinced me of how important it is to acknowledge all of our blessings. I often start the year out on a roll but then, well, you know..... So I'm glad to have a community within which to flex my gratitude muscles; I think it will help in addition to being more fun! As for the two books that inspired me, you may know the first: Sarah Breathnach's Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy. I was really struck by how unwaveringly clear Breathnach is about the importance of keeping a gratitude journal. After she lays out all the benefits of giving thanks, she concludes, "If you want to travel this journey with me, the gratitude journal is not an option." (January 14) You gotta admire conviction like that!

The second book is by Regena Thomashauser (AKA Mama Gena): Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts. Mama Gena is all about women finding pleasure in their lives and how to find support in the Sister Goddess community of women. (This isn't a new-fangled religion; it's just her way of reminding us that we are all FABULOUS!) One of the essential "tools" that Mama Gena says we can't do without is acknowledging the good in our lives; acknowledgment makes room for even more! These are two of my favorite books and I recommend them highly! Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Betsy
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jmyork
1. RE: Practicing Gratitude
Jan 4 2009, 10:01 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 4 2009, 10:01 AM EST
I agree. I also have the Simple Abundance book and have yet to read it all the way through. That will be a new years project for me also. I love the idea of making a gratitude book. I take many things for granted. i want to change that and be a more thankful person. I look forward to meeting everyone also. Jeanie Do you find this valuable?    
JustBrenda
JustBrenda
2. RE: Practicing Gratitude
Jan 4 2009, 12:44 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 4 2009, 12:44 PM EST
Great ideas, Betsy. I've seen interviews with Sarah Brethnach and she's very inspirational but I'm not familiar with the second book. I'll have to check it out.

I added links to both books in the Resources Page. Do you find this valuable?    
M&MMom
M&MMom
3. RE: Practicing Gratitude
Jan 4 2009, 12:52 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 4 2009, 12:52 PM EST
I too have read the Simple Abundance book but like Brenda am not familiar with the Mama Gena book. It sounds like it could be very useful. I'll have to check it out on Amazon. thanks for the information. Do you find this valuable?    
zosa13{Michele}
zosa13{Michele}
4. RE: Practicing Gratitude
Jan 4 2009, 1:40 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 4 2009, 1:40 PM EST
I too have the Simple Abundance book. Gotta pull that one out of the bookcase. Thanks Betsy for the reminder. I'm not familiar with the other book but it sounds amazing. Off to check it out! Do you find this valuable?    
Ryzmomplus2
Ryzmomplus2
5. RE: Practicing Gratitude
Jan 5 2009, 8:40 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 5 2009, 8:40 PM EST
You just reminded me of the simple abundance book, I must dig it out and begin again! Do you find this valuable?