Happy Sunday! Living in Montana means we are no strangers to winter. Because we choose to live here, we try to embrace our ever-changing weather. But, it has been an extra wintry winter so far with lots of snow, sub-zero temperature days, and horrible driving conditions. My attitude has been less than positive and far from thankful, and I have had what I use to tell my students to avoid, stinkin' thinkin'. Earlier in the week as I was grumbling once again about the cold and fog, my daughter bounded down the stairs exclaiming, "It is so pretty out, I love it." I decided to bundle up and head outside and take a few photos of the ice crystals clinging to everything. And, she was right, it was beautiful--even our rusty burn barrel was transformed by the frosty fog. I was reminded once again how our attitudes and how practicing gratitude improves our lives. Science now shows that being thankful actually changes our mental health for the better. This year I am returning to the practice of keeping a gratitude journal and I am going to focus on rejoicing and being thankful in all circumstances.
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