Gratitude and inspiration

15 Ways to Live Optimistically

December 3, 2012 Counselors

Increasing positivity, hope, and optimism in your life and the lives of your loved ones Some of us are wired to be optimistic and cheerful, even in the face of unrelenting challenges and obstacles. Others have to make a conscious effort to focus the positive. Wherever you are on this continuum, here are a few [...]

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8 Ways to Live in Gratitude

December 3, 2012 Counselors

Tips for making your life more rich and positive. • Enjoy the beauty, richness, love, and opportunities that already exist in your life. • Express appreciation to people who do or give nice things to you. (Even if you receive a gift you don’t particularly like, you can still acknowledge the positive qualities of the [...]

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Wonder All Around

November 21, 2012 General Interest

Noticing the beauty all around you by Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed., and SJ Sanchez, M.P.A. Have you ever gotten a postcard from a place so beautiful that you stopped to imagine what living in a place like that must be like? Have you ever suspected that doing laundry or paying bills would somehow [...]

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An Attitude of Gratitude with Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed.

November 19, 2012 Counselors

Magic, miracles and synchronicity Episode Summary: Make a few minutes for gratitude and appreciation today. Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with co-author Judy Lawrence about their book, Magic, Miracles, and Synchronicity, and the various dimensions of gratitude that can enrich your life.

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New Introduction to Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity

September 22, 2012 Avoiding burnout

A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness by Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed. & SJ Sanchez, M.P.A. An Introduction to the Second Edition (excerpt): Before there was a book, there was an idea, and the original title for this idea was Magic, Miracles & Synchronicity. However, as we began to develop the content, our publisher targeted the chapter [...]

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Book: Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity

September 19, 2012 Avoiding burnout

A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness by Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed. & SJ Sanchez, M.P.A. This life-affirming book will inspire you to reflect upon and document your feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the gifts of intuitive insights, “coincidences,” beauty, growth, accomplishment, help and support, and day-to-day miracles that occur in

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The Adversity Connection with Dan Deigan

August 20, 2012 Culture and Community

Building resiliency and persistence Episode Summary: Find the hidden gifts in obstacles and challenges. Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Dan Deigan, founder of the Little Conversations Today Web site, to discuss the concepts of failure and success, offering practical suggestions

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Presentation: Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity

August 13, 2012 Counselors

An Abundance of Gratitude An inspiring presentation to help develop an “attitude of gratitude,” a life-affirming process that not only brings greater awareness of the wonder and magic that can occur in the course of a day, but can also help us

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36 Things You Can Do to Feel Great!

August 12, 2012 Counselors

Practical ideas that can change your perspective and mood • Do something you’ve been putting off for a while. • Try a new recipe (or restaurant). • Write a letter to someone special. • Fix something that is broken.

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