#gratitude

#gratitude

Being your wife still feels like the best decision I ever made in life. I don't need the whole world; I just need you, my king. Even after all this time, my heart still skips a beat when I think of you. Thank you for loving me the way no one else ever could. You are my safe place, my strength, and my forever love. I fall in love with you a little more every single day.

First and foremost, please be kind to yourself. I do not need to know much about you, dear reader, to know that you are likely struggling with something: regret, guilt, sadness, anger, or pain. The reason I know this is because these experiences are universal to us all. Please treat yourself with kindness as you navigate these challenges because it makes the journey more bearable.

I was at a function recently where a former student and research assistant (twenty some years ago) was being recognized as a new board member for my university. I was thrilled for her and made my way over at the end of the evening to congratulate her. We caught up briefly and then she said something that stunned me. "When I worked in your office as a graduate student, I helped on the research for your articles and books about women expatriates."

It is 2008, and I am sitting in my grandmother's room, at the Salt Lick Safari Lodge within the Taita Hills Wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. It is a gorgeous place to stay, the villas appear almost rocket-shaped, standing high off the ground to prevent any wildlife from getting inside the rooms. All around there is lush greenery. Outside her window, many animals, including elephants, deer, and giraffes pass by.

The family huddled around in a circle, its flames flickering in the darkness. Sugar free lemonade quenched their thirsts while steamy chocolate warmed their bones.

MIKE's Tiny Desk performance showcases a reimagined sound, overflowing with gratitude, emotional depth, and a new artistic direction that reflects on his eight-year discography.

Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us not to lose sight of what is essential during tumultuous times, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and inner peace amidst external distractions.

Leaders can't just tell employees what matters-they need to show them.

Maintaining positivity during challenging times is both essential and difficult. The benefits of positivity extend beyond mood improvement. Positive thinking enhances resilience, strengthens relationships, and contributes to a more meaningful life.

Your compassion, dedication, and kindness light up our hospital and bring comfort to every life you touch. You remind us daily that the future of healthcare is bright - because of people like you.

Fathers who survived genocide, war, or poverty carried families through unthinkable hardship. As they age, presence-not gifts-becomes our most meaningful form of gratitude.

Rebecca Levenberg thanked her caregivers for their life-saving support after a serious accident, emphasizing the long-lasting impact of their compassionate care and dedication.

From battling through shin surgery to winning a Regular Season and Big East Tournament Championship in front of a sold-out crowd in Madison Square Garden is a dream I'll cherish forever.

Lindy Lou's Vintage Tea Room will serve its final customers on Saturday, June 7, marking the end of what the team described as an adventure filled with gratitude and personal growth.

"She was the woman that taught me to keep going... every negative moment she found the positive stuff. I think that is something we all need to put into perspective."

'She constantly feels that she must give back, and constantly tells me you must always be grateful.' Her persistence in gratitude highlights a struggle for acceptance in a foreign land.

Thank you for praying for me even when we are not in good terms and you are mad at me.

Gratitude can morph into toxic positivity and become a hindrance to personal autonomy and growth, stifling emotional authenticity and discouraging self-improvement.