tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post638937377868326045..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Grateful PraiseGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22791477855784171152012-09-28T22:55:30.531-07:002012-09-28T22:55:30.531-07:0010 Steps:
1. Give yourself permission to be happy...10 Steps:<br /><br />1. Give yourself permission to be happy.<br />2. Decide if you want to be right or happy.<br />3. Give up the delusion of control.<br />4. Feel your feelings.<br />5. Make haste to be kind.<br />6. Judge not.<br />7. Practice compassion.<br />8. Forgive everyone.<br />9. Develop an attitude of gratitude.<br />10.Be here now.<br /><br />"Thank you, ..it is worth repeating!" - Brother JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-44324200757423718262012-05-06T21:02:18.239-07:002012-05-06T21:02:18.239-07:00Betsy, I'm pleased that so many people have go...Betsy, I'm pleased that so many people have good memories of this hymn. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-84552496503878215602012-05-06T21:01:47.932-07:002012-05-06T21:01:47.932-07:00So glad it brings back good memories. I have been...So glad it brings back good memories. I have been humming it ever since last Sunday. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-32312334430829399102012-05-06T20:06:21.955-07:002012-05-06T20:06:21.955-07:00I love this hymn, too. It captures the beauty of ...I love this hymn, too. It captures the beauty of the Earth and mindfulness all in a few lines. Thanks for the reminder!!Betsy at Zen Mamahttp://zen-mama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-84900565582479164982012-05-05T13:12:16.715-07:002012-05-05T13:12:16.715-07:00Whenever I hear that song I can hear my grandmothe...Whenever I hear that song I can hear my grandmother singing in church. It's one of the songs I remember hearing her sing- it's also one of the ones she hummed while working in the kitchen. Lovely memory!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15334264005396383972012-05-03T08:06:01.308-07:002012-05-03T08:06:01.308-07:00Kim, I'll second that! Thanks for your commen...Kim, I'll second that! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-47347752031321027372012-05-02T22:50:04.513-07:002012-05-02T22:50:04.513-07:00I am grateful for the beauty of life and the words...I am grateful for the beauty of life and the words we get to share here collectively that uplift the spirit!Kimhttp://kimbundance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83395769951302221402012-05-02T19:52:29.341-07:002012-05-02T19:52:29.341-07:00So true about this community. I love being connec...So true about this community. I love being connected to so many people of such varied backgrounds. This forum allows us to be neighbors with people all over the world. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-2408431158293911982012-05-02T19:51:19.089-07:002012-05-02T19:51:19.089-07:00JJ, I hope you know I feel the same way about you!...JJ, I hope you know I feel the same way about you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64099778962363101772012-05-02T19:50:56.461-07:002012-05-02T19:50:56.461-07:00Hiten, Being grateful for change is so important. ...Hiten, Being grateful for change is so important. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10953842350846982222012-05-02T19:07:49.925-07:002012-05-02T19:07:49.925-07:00The fact that we are able to share each other'...The fact that we are able to share each other's thoughts/company through this "alternate" community platform is a privilege we ought to be grateful for daily. It is surely our divine responsibility to reach out and bless them who have far less than we have. Thank you for this post, was encouraged and refreshed.AfterTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314458213637288705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45250392971949602322012-05-02T16:58:29.331-07:002012-05-02T16:58:29.331-07:00Apparently, you know why I always capitalize Natur...Apparently, you know why I always capitalize <i>Nature.</i> I am grateful to know such an interesting person as you.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36623099073870676812012-05-02T14:30:25.998-07:002012-05-02T14:30:25.998-07:00What a lovely hymn and post Galen.
Today I apprec...What a lovely hymn and post Galen.<br /><br />Today I appreciate the fact that life is unwinding just as it should be. The change occuring is constant and I appreciate this.Hitenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345657802763411161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-43923784559085563612012-05-01T15:56:05.344-07:002012-05-01T15:56:05.344-07:00Rhonda, Nicely phrased. Thanks for commenting.Rhonda, Nicely phrased. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72174360293808035232012-05-01T15:24:52.515-07:002012-05-01T15:24:52.515-07:00Precious is this post! Gratitude...a treasure I...Precious is this post! Gratitude...a treasure I'm sure that the LORD delights in, if found in our heartsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-53449006337123873932012-05-01T13:58:42.891-07:002012-05-01T13:58:42.891-07:00Patricia, A WOW of gratitude. Love it. Thanks fo...Patricia, A WOW of gratitude. Love it. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-47124548432113100882012-05-01T13:58:12.067-07:002012-05-01T13:58:12.067-07:00Alida, Gratitude is like one stop shopping for joy...Alida, Gratitude is like one stop shopping for joy. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65547511446456289452012-05-01T13:57:43.195-07:002012-05-01T13:57:43.195-07:00Nikky, I'm so sorry you are having a bad day. ...Nikky, I'm so sorry you are having a bad day. Thich Nhat Hanh talks about cradling our feelings, so sometimes when I'm having a bad day, I think about holding my feelings, whatever they are, like a baby and singing lullabies. I hope tomorrow is a better day. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56177270885023093722012-05-01T13:54:21.519-07:002012-05-01T13:54:21.519-07:00Angela, Very funny about the G spot! And so true!...Angela, Very funny about the G spot! And so true! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54527069714942098662012-05-01T13:53:41.807-07:002012-05-01T13:53:41.807-07:00LeAnn, My pleasure. Thanks for commenting.LeAnn, My pleasure. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-12729558141415292412012-05-01T13:53:15.493-07:002012-05-01T13:53:15.493-07:00Elliot, Great description of gratitude. Thanks fo...Elliot, Great description of gratitude. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-2827392286655806372012-05-01T13:42:35.177-07:002012-05-01T13:42:35.177-07:00Great words of wisdom - thank you
I spent 10 hour...Great words of wisdom - thank you<br /><br />I spent 10 hours of my time this past weekend driving in Washington State - I was in nearly constant gratitude for the great conversations at the conference I attended and the stunning spring desert blooms and the gorgeous fruit orchards embracing the Columbia and Yakima Rivers...it was just a WOW of gratitude <br />I just drank it all in and was thankfulPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-41834516264888264352012-05-01T11:11:01.946-07:002012-05-01T11:11:01.946-07:00The power of gratitude cannot be underestimated!
...The power of gratitude cannot be underestimated!<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />AlidaAlida Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640849066159985893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-43355475733036956082012-05-01T09:43:13.497-07:002012-05-01T09:43:13.497-07:00I am having a very bad day, and I'm grateful f...I am having a very bad day, and I'm grateful for the help I get from my Friends.Nikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59344840850483240502012-05-01T09:42:28.639-07:002012-05-01T09:42:28.639-07:00Today I'm grateful for you Jodi. Thank you <...Today I'm grateful for you Jodi. Thank you <3Nikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.com