by Louise Pistole | Feb 2, 2023 | Love and Kindness
*** Kindness Matters – Be kind one to another. *** My husband gave me a set of daily journals that track habits, gratitude, mood, and some other things. Then there’s a weekly recap with more questions. One of which is, “What are 3 kind...
by Louise Pistole | Jan 19, 2023 | Positive Thoughts, Gratitude, Love and Kindness
Watch Your Words – A Short Essay on Toxic Positivity *** Thoughts to ponder Have you ever really thought about your vocabulary? Do you use pleasant and kind words when speaking to others? Or is your speech harsh, demeaning, or controlling? Our...
by Louise Pistole | Nov 14, 2022 | Gratitude
Choosing Gratitude is the Key to Finding Joy During Difficult Times *** For some people, it’s not easy to find joy today. The headlines scream at us about US political unrest, social divisions, mass shootings, hurricanes, floods, the war in Europe,...
by Louise Pistole | Sep 12, 2022 | Gratitude
When Will the Waves Stop: Can Anxiety and Gratitude Coexist in our Minds and Bodies *** My young niece was playing at the edge of the ocean and the waves kept rolling in. She just wanted to play in the water and not be disturbed by the waves. Finally, she...
by Louise Pistole | Aug 11, 2022 | Joy and Happiness
Finding Joy In Our Daily Lives – We Might Be Looking In The Wrong Place * As we get older some of us seem to lose the sense of wonder, happiness and joy we experienced as young children. Where did it go? As adults, the pressures we face day after day...
