Yellow Flowers: Cherishing Little Moments

[cue music] … I don’t get flowers anymore. I used to get them all the time. When we were outside and flowers were near, Andrew would always pick a few and present them to me with intense focus and an expression of undying love. [crescendo] The flowers always wilted within a few hours, but they…

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November Gratitude Calendar

Download this November calendar, and make it the background on your computer or print it out and stick it on the fridge. Daily prompts to help you feel better, make a difference in the world, and practice gratitude. Also check out this post that has 10 gratitude prompt questions at the end!

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Stop Thinking You’re Alone, Look for Lessons & Make a Gratitude List: Tips When Life is Tough

feeling alone

When things are hard and you’re feeling alone, you might tend to hide.  This can stem from embarrassment, feeling too overwhelmed to know who to reach out to, or the belief that you don’t have anyone to reach out to.  But most people have been through hard things, even if it’s not the same thing you are experiencing.  Most people are kind and willing to do what they can.  

If you’re feeling like everyone is too busy, and like you would be a burden, remember that we are all in different seasons of life.  Keep reaching out and you’ll find the person who is in a great season of life to help, and later when you’re in that season, you’ll help them or someone else. 

You can start by asking for something small:

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