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“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” ― Roy T. Bennett As we approach the holiday season, we are also approaching the time of year where we are culturally expected to give: through gifts, through food, through donations of time and ... Continue Reading
Gratitude is an immensely powerful force that we can use to expand our happiness, create loving relationships, and even improve our health. Gratitude is an often under-appreciated and overlooked human emotion. It is the ability to appreciate what one has, rather than focusing on what one wants. It is often associated with altruistic lifestyles and religious dedication; ... Continue Reading
Ten forward thinking companies have opted to remain closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday to let the occasion of Thanksgiving rise gracefully above conspicuous consumption. This post from Triple Pundit gives an update on the stores that have pledged against opening on Thanksgiving and Black Friday and the impact it is likely to have. Thanksgiving is right around the corner ... Continue Reading
Here are three of our favorite ways of celebrating the International Buy Nothing Day and protesting against consumerism. This post from SierraClub.org encourages us to examine the issue of over-consumption and do our bit for saving the planet. There are a lot of reasons to hate the day after Thanksgiving. For starters, there’s waking up to all the unwashed dishes from the ... Continue Reading
The holidays — for some, it’s a time of pure joy, for others, it’s a time to be joyful and worried about their waistline. With so many goodies cooking during this time of year it’s understandable why weight gain would be a concern. But, there is a solution. You can still indulge in all of your traditional delectable’s and with these clever replacements and make them healthier ... Continue Reading
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