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What are you thankful for?

  Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian readers :)   What are you thankful for today? -- Quote of the Day -- “One of the things I started seeing (upon doing acts of kindness) was that it certainly moved me through the grief and I started to feel happier in life. Science shows that when you give you get endorphins and a bit of a high so there are physical benefits as well. …There are so many things that you get back and that you can learn when volunteering - skills and who you meet. …I think because of the media we are just so bombarded by all the things that are wrong in the world, but if you turn off the news - you’ll notice all the good things that are going on. …Really it is just a habit that you are changing and you are starting to make such a difference.” Linda Cohen Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode titled: Healing Through Acts ofKindness   (*Click on...

A Canadian Thanksgiving

 -- Canadian Thanksgiving -- Today is Thanksgiving - here in Canada - and on this day, I thought it appropriate to offer the following thought provoking quote for you to ponder while preparing the meals and cleaning the house for all your guests, and thinking about all the things you are grateful for in this life. :) "The greatest wealth consists in being charitable;  The greatest happiness in having tranquility of mind.  Experience is the most beautiful adornment;  The best comrade is one that has no desire."  - A Tibetan Doctrine Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!