Astro is my first Yorkshire Terrier, my dear old dog, the oldest dog I’ve ever owned. Astro will turn 14 next month. Our time together is running out.
Category: Gratitude
Posts by author Lynette M. Burrows expressing her gratitude, discussing how gratitude is good for our health, and other people’s expressions of gratitude.
Twenty-One Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
Have you ever thought about defining what it means to be kind? When you look the word ‘kind’ up in the dictionary it says of a friendly, warm, and generous nature. Do you think of yourself as a kind person? Is that how you treat yourself? Do you know how to be kind to yourself?…… Continue reading Twenty-One Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
7 People Who Changed My Writing Life
In this month of Thanksgiving, I have reflected on some of the things for which I am thankful. Today, I recognize the seven people who changed my writing life. These people were generous with their time, their knowledge, and their encouragement. I hope this chronological list expresses at least a small portion of my gratitude…… Continue reading 7 People Who Changed My Writing Life
Thankful for what we cannot see
Music, poetry, love, the air that we breathe. Josh Groban’s song “Thankful for what we cannot see” is a reminder to be grateful for what we cannot see.
Connections: Nature Beauty Gratitude
I have always found connecting with nature to be restorative. This TED talk “Connections: Nature Beauty Gratitude” takes that connection even further. This is part of my special week of Giving Thanks. Inspired by this talk, I want to take a moment to say how very grateful I am for you, my readers. You give…… Continue reading Connections: Nature Beauty Gratitude