![]() ![]() Here at Captain Dave’s we’ve gobbled up the opportunity to put this gratitude practice into play, and have compiled a list of some of the many things that we are grateful for. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” – Amy Collette “Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. “Gratitude: the quality of being thankful readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” With benefits that range from stronger relationships, better sleep, long term happiness, improved self-esteem, greater physical health, psychological health and spiritual health, to reduced aggression, violence, and negativity The positive benefits are endless, and the treatment is fail proof, free, and fun! It’s an easy practice of taking a few moments every day, reflecting on the good in your life, and expressing gratitude and appreciation for it. SPOILER ALERT! There is! And it’s our scrumptious, virtuous, menu pick: Gratitude, (with plenty of extra helpings.)įor years, research has been done on the effects of gratitude, and the impact it has on individual beings, as well as on society as a whole. If only there were something that kept the cheerful flame alive in all of us. By lunchtime we wish we felt as good as we did when we finished up that bowl of oatmeal at breakfast, and can’t help but want to elbow that driver who cut us off on the freeway. We may feel as though our day is spent on a rusty roller coaster ride, enjoying it one moment, and wishing we could hop off after the next turn, especially to skedaddle away from the fella who just spilled soda all over our favorite pair of jeans. If anything, the happiness we receive throughout the day may seem fleeting, and doesn’t last for as long as we wish it would. With ads, merchandise, pills, and a plethora of other items that tug at our attention, it’s hard to know where to go, what to get, and who to be in order to find this simple-dimple happiness. The only thing we as humans crave more than mashed potatoes and gravy, is pure, simple, happiness. ![]() Well we’ve got the perfect dish for you!Īs a whole, we all have one thing in common. In addition to filling our bellies full of yummy fall favorites, and sporting our best-loved comfy sweaters, we can’t quite seem to satisfy that craving for something more that will kick up the festive spirit. With the holiday season in full swing, and Thanksgiving just right around the turkey coop, we all may be wondering how to better celebrate these beautiful autumn days. Thank you for reading our blog post and we hope it brings you joy this holiday season. With all these changes and challenges, many have been itching for something to bring the spirit and turkey spice back into life, while keeping it simple and safe. While counting down the minutes until the minutes we can chow down, many across the entire world have been affected by numerous challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been a catalyst for concern, causing many to compromise in countless areas of their lives. We for one won’t be taking this tissue paper for granted any time soon, and give loads of thanks for the rich supply we hope to have in the months ahead. As the coronavirus came, grew, and spread, the toilet paper in stores seemed to do the opposite, leaving masses of people scrambling to their nearest grocery store to stock up on this simple yet essential item. Who knew that the spring of 2020 would not only bring tulips, sunshine, and rain showers, but a shortage of one of the most necessary but basic household items for the bathroom. At that time, we never could have guessed how truly thankful for toilet paper we would be two years later! LOL! ![]() Our original post was written in 2018, long before ‘coronavirus’ became part of our daily conversations. Gratitude: 16 Things To Be Thankful For Update 12-November-2020 ![]()
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