Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

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"Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life... a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seed-time and harvest, the ripe product of the year - and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God." ~Ray Stannard baker (David Grayson)

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"Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths.  At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings." ~J. Robert Moskin

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!  

STAY SAFE AND BE HAPPY!!

"Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way." ~Native American Saying

Life is Moving and Changing

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"Change has a bad reputation in our society. But it isn't all bad — not by any means. In fact, change is necessary in life — to keep us moving ... to keep us growing ... to keep us interested . ... Imagine life without change. It would be static ... boring ... dull." ~Dr. Dennis O'Grady

Life is Moving and Changing

Life means constant change,

movements and heart beats range.

Face what comes, be flexible,

Live in peace and happiness if possible.

When you gripe and oppose,

Life still forces you down the road.

Relax; know that all works are for good,

Be wise, calm and watch your mood.

Realize that you cannot force others

to love or help you in your travels.

When you find true contentment

you'll be truly happy and independent.

Learn from the past, but have high hope

for a better tomorrow to develop.

Always be thankful, face what comes,

and your life will become adventuresome.

The real success in life is when you know

you are the one who attracts happiness or sorrow.

Learn to relax and know all works are for good,

When you believe, you'll never be misunderstood.

When you learn and accept the lessons,

life moves you forward.

With more wisdom,

Life will be joyful and complete.

When you know who you are... 

you will be fearless!

~ Author Unkown/Edited by Me

Half Full Friday & Aloha Friday weekly question

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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." -Melody Beattie

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

"Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower." ~Author Unknown

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.

"A happy thought is like a seed that sows positivity for all to reap." ~Miriam Muhammad

This is what I'm Happy for this week:

• I'm happy for the awesome award from 'our' friend, Yvonne @ Welcome to my World of Poetry.  She is the sweetest lady ever!

• I'm happy for numerous & awesome conversations with all 3 of my sons'!  & that they will all be home for Christmas!

• I'm happy for a wonderful & unique Thanksgiving with mom and youngest son!  It was a very nice day! 

• I also got an apology from Sandy @ Words of Wisdom for forgetting my Blog of Note post from Wednesday and posted it today.  Sorry for anyone who visited and couldn't find me.  However all your beautiful comments brought tears and much appreciation.  Love you All!! :-)

"Happiness is a matter of one's most ordinary and everyday mode of consciousness being busy and lively and unconcerned with self." ~Iris Murdoch

It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!!  If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.

"Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting." ~  Author Unknown

My question:  What is the craziest thing you ever did to get someone the 'perfect' gift?

My answer:   I camped out ALL night in front of a Target store for the release of the Xbox when it first came out for my middle son's birthday.  There were over 100 people when the store opened and Only 10 X-box units.  I was 3rd in line.  So glad the store handed out the 10 vouchers to us... and sent everyone else away... before unlocking the doors at 6am that morning.  No 'rushing' the store, fighting or injuries. 

This was many years ago.  I made some new friends that night and had a good time.  However, I realize now just how dangerous that was and would never do it today.  I have to add though, that my son was so surprised and very appreciative.  He still remembers that present!

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." -William Arthur Ward

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Love & Hugs!

~ Coreen

Blogger of Note (BON)... from 'Words of Wisdom'

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I am very Happy and Honored that my blog has been selected for "Blogger of Note" by Sandy and Pam @ Words of Wisdom!  It is being featured on Wednesday, November 24th.  The day before Thanksgiving...how appropriate because I am very thankful!  Thank you Sandy & Pam for this honor and a special thank you to Vanessa @ Optimal Optimist for the WOW nomination! 

To my regular followers, please visit Words of Wisdom and see the truly inspiring blogs they feature 3 times a week.  You will love what you find!

To those who have found my blog through Words of Wisdom (WOW), Welcome and Thank You for your visit!!  I hope you read, comment and get inspired!!

As part of being selected, I was to pick some recent blog post to feature here today.  For many reasons, I am going with post that I poured my heart and soul into recently.  I hope you enjoy them and I also hope that featuring them again will help give someone new to my blog... the insight, strength, hope or the inspiration they may need today.  

Hoping that Autism Awareness brings Compassion and Understanding
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/03/hoping-that-autism-awareness-brings.html

What does Love mean to you?
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-does-love-mean-to-you.html

Living a Lie
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/11/living-lie.html

She is crazy... but she is Smart
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/11/she-is-crazybut-very-smart.html

Silencing the Violence of Verbal Abuse
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/08/silencing-violence-of-verbal-abuse.html

When and How to Leave Unhealthy Relationships
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2011/02/when-and-how-to-leave-unhealthy.html

Waiting for the 'One'
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/01/finding-that-one-right-man.html

Knowledge Changes Things
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2011/07/knowledge-changes-things.html#axzz2MiyR3oYF

Betrayal Has Many Forms
http://velvetoversteel.blogspot.com/2010/02/betrayal-can-have-many-forms.html#axzz20kHxvo7w

For those of you that don't know, I'm an Asperger Syndrome parent and advocate. I'm also a domestic abuse survivor and single-parent... although I only have one of my three awesome sons still at home.
I had wanted to write about my life experiences for a very long time. Finally, with the the encouragement and support of great friends who believed in me, I started writing 'publicly' almost a year ago when I started this blog. It has been my therapy and passion every since!

I have enormous compassion and understanding for others, which has lead to my passion for helping people most of my life through various jobs, church and community service. With this blog and my writing about my own life experiences, I've been able to connect with so many people. Guiding parents to special needs resources and giving others the strength to leave bad relationships, heal and move on. This experience of helping others through my blog has been more rewarding than I ever imagined.

Thank you all for visiting my blog!

Blessings & Many Hugs,
Coreen

"If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you." ~ T. Alan Armstrong

 

10 Ways to Share Your Love, Gratitude and Compassion ~ By Stephanie K. Smith

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"We already have so much abundance. We truly do. We need not search too far. It is within. The reason we fail to recognize this is because we haven't quite mastered the art of being. For abundance to prevail, we must have LOVE, gratitude, acceptance and compassion." ~ John Welwood

 
In honor of Thanksgiving, here are ten ways to spread abundance that will brighten your day – and someone else’s!

1. Write a Thank You (for Being You) Note!

It may be old fashioned in these days of e-mails, texts and Facebook wall posts, but sometimes the best things stem from tradition. Take this opportunity to let someone know that you appreciate them – not for something they’ve given you or done, but for who they are and what they bring to your life.

2. Shake Things Up at Turkey Time
Even if you hate it, and it doesn’t go with the rest of the meal at all, make your loved one’s favorite dish part of your Thanksgiving weekend. Barbecue? Chinese dumplings? Whatever. The fact that it’s not standard holiday fare makes it even more meaningful as an expression of love. The gesture won’t go unnoticed.

3. Donate Something
Whether it’s your time, a few bucks or your favorite holiday snack, give something to your local homeless shelter. You’ll be surprised how good it feels.

4. Offer to Babysit
Have friends or family members who don’t get out much. Offer to babysit so that they can have a second to themselves. It’s a great big thank you for which they’ll be extremely grateful!

5. Mentor Someone
It doesn’t have to be more than a coffee, but if you’re in a position that someone else might like to learn about, give them a little insight into your experiences. This doesn’t have to be professional, it can be life based (like Big Brothers and Big Sisters). Offering guidance to someone who needs it, is a great way to pass on some positive energy.

6. Smile at Strangers
So what if a few people think you’re strange? Most people love being smiled at – it’s a reflection of happiness and who couldn’t use a little more of that?

7. Dedicate a Yoga or Meditation Session
Some people offer up prayers, and it’s great if you do that, too. But the next time you’re meditating or in a yoga class, focus on sending someone you care about (whether you know them or not) a little white light. Afterward, don’t be surprised if they get in touch because they’ve been thinking of you.

8. Release All Ill Will
There’s no point holding grudges, and what better holiday is there for releasing yours in celebration of all that is great in your life? Let go of any bad feelings you have toward anyone. Whether that means you forgive them and forget them or you forgive them and reach out is up to you.

9. Make Amends
Now is a great time to let bygones be just that. If you feel you owe someone an apology, give it now. Even if it’s just in e-mail, the signals it sends (to the person and to the forces at work) open you up for progress.

10. Set Aside a Little Time For Yourself

It may sound crazy as a way to spread good will and gratitude, but above all other things, if you appreciate yourself and the importance of maintaining a sense of balance (after all, it means you’re keeping the universe in check), you’ll give offer others inspiration and may even help them permit themselves to do the same. And what can be better for the world than that?              By Stephanie K. Smith

"If you're going to tally up things in life, tally up what others do for you, rather than what you do for others." ~ Kelley Brignell

 

SPECIAL Half Full Friday with New Sponsor Wyldechylde & Aloha Friday's question of the week

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"Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." ~Helen Keller

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence” ~Aristotles

"Happiness is the sense that one matters." ~Sarah Trimmer

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat you right and forget the ones who don't! Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance- take it. If it changes your life- let it. Nobody said life would be easy they just promised, it would be worth it." ~Anonymous

This is what I'm Happy for this week:

• I am Very Happy that Sprinkles at Wyldechylde is taking over the Half Full Friday sponsorship.   I really love this and is seems to be our most popular posts.  So please stop by her blog, visit and link-up if you like.  Thanks!
• I'm very happy my son's Culinary dinner was a Hugh Success!
• I'm happy that we all had a Great time on Saturday!

• I'm happy for lots of creative inspiration this week!

• Happy and Honored that my blog was selected for "Blogger of Note" @ Words of Wisdom!  It will be featured on Wednesday, November 24th.  The day before Thanksgiving...and I am very thankful!  :-)

• Again, I'm very happy, humbled and thanksful to Vanessa of Optimal Optimist for the WOW nomination!

• I'm happy for blessings, both received and still coming!

"We give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way." ~Author Unknown

It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!!  If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues."  ~Cicero

My question:  What are you most thankful for this past year?

My answer:   The personal accomplishments and success of all 3 of my sons; my blogging & writing friends and meeting 2 amazing people this year... who have each changed my life forever!  Along with the most personal growth I've ever had in just one short year!

"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow." ~Edward Sandford Martin

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving next week to you All! 
Love & Hugs!
~ Coreen