Living conditions are seasonly challenging for all creatures

Geese on ice at Chicago's Grant Park lakefront
Living conditions are seasonly challenging for all creatures

 

Putting things in perspective when life challenges us is an effective way to feel better instantly.

Sure, it was a bit cold on the morning run in 29 degree weather. But with hat, gloves, and multilayered clothing, I actually was sweating.

These Geese had no shoes on their feet. Can you imagine?

Mind, body, spirit, so let’s give a moment to think about our work today, punch in here.

 

I’m stealing this from him

intriguing Biblical message
shhh, don’t tell God that you know this

 

I’m stealing this from him and he won’t even miss it. I asked a hotel employee who was servicing our classroom breakfast how he was doing.

He said in reply without skipping a beat, “Better than I deserve“.

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This one very simple, and very special attribute is the key to thriving in midlife

live uncommonly well sign
yes, a New Orleans condominium tower, near the Superdome

 

This one very simple, and very special attribute is the key to thriving in midlife…

Gratitude —

Thankful for the basics this morning. A home, a family, food, safe water, sight, hearing, mobility, steady job, benefits. And a goal that keeps me motivated to live uncommonly well (balanced).

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What is the parent of all virtues?

The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture

 

There can never be too much gratitude.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. – Cicero

Grateful for you visiting frequently, faithfully. Humbled by it all.

This month jeff noel is encouraging Mid Life Celebration readers to follow all five daily blogs about work life balance. It’s a breeze to go from this spiritual health blog to the money (career) blog, just click -> go to Next Blog