Tag Archives: Gratitude

The Cynic’s Gratitude List

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Coco

One of my friends shared the idea of a “cynic’s gratitude list.” Take something that you want to gripe about and find something positive to say about it. You can be honest or snarky. Either way, the exercise is likely … Continue reading →

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You Are Beautiful

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Coco

I first learned about Operation Beautiful a few months ago, when some of my friends started “passing notes” and spreading the word. I left a few notes myself and have a picture of one that I texted to a friend: … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup For My Soul

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Coco

Last night I had to go straight from work to a meeting at church. I had saved half of a large sandwich from a lunch meeting to eat for dinner, but was seriously craving soup for some reason. Traffic was … Continue reading →

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Which Beatitude Are You?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Coco

We don’t hear The Beatitudes (Matthew 5) very frequently in our normal church service, but they have come up quite often in the Morning Prayer podcast that I’ve been listening to for the past few months. (source) Blessed are the … Continue reading →

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No Foolin’

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Coco

I am so ready for a new month, and April is usually a good one. April is one of the prettiest months in Washington, D.C. Dogwood and cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth add color and fragrance to … Continue reading →

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