Happy Thanksgiving, dear Reader. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. People gathering to share food with nurturing and gratitude as the central themes, what’s not to love about that? I appreciate that Thanksgiving has a low commercial aspect. And that is essentially why the culture undervalues this holiday. Shoot! The shops are already playing “Jingle Bells,” […]
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! Did you know that happiness and gratitude go hand-in-hand? Happy people are more grateful, and folks that express gratitude tend to be happier! Research states that being thankful can boost your “happiness index” by 25%. What’s the “happiness index?” Think of a mood meter based upon your genetic disposition and early family circumstances. […]