Sentences with phrase «out of gratitude for»

If anything, the sentiment was laid on a little thick: Buy a LEAF, and polar bears will make their way from the Arctic to hug you out of gratitude for having done your part to rescue their home, along with the planet, from global warming.

On rare occasions, they were given to lay people out of gratitude for favours or services rendered, and slowly the breed spread to other parts of the country and beyond.

I did review one of Alex Cavanaugh's books on my blog, but I did so without him knowing in advance, and only because a) I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and b) out of gratitude for all he does on - line to support writers and bloggers.

Not exact matches

In fact, he's a big advocate for leaders doling out hefty portions of gratitude.

Kottke offers a memorable quote from photographer Clayton Cubitt to illustrate this truth: «I think back to my struggles clawing my way out of the trailer park, the violence I survived, all the sh *** y jobs I had to work and the sh *** y bosses I had to tolerate, the extra 15 years it took me, and I find the renewable energy of gratitude for my survival.»

There are lots of ways to practice gratitude, from keeping a journal of things you're grateful for, sharing three good things that happen each day with a friend or your partner, and going out of your way to show gratitude when others help you.

«As someone who was considering getting the heck out of Florida, I felt a whole lot of gratitude for that,» Alexis Grant, The Penny Hoarder executive editor said in an email.

[01:10] Introduction [02:45] James welcomes Tony to the podcast [03:35] Tony's leap year birthday [04:15] Unshakeable delivers the specific facts you need to know [04:45] What James learned from Unshakeable [05:25] Most people panic when the stock market drops [05:45] Getting rid of your fear of investing [06:15] Last January was the worst opening, but it was a correction [06:45] You are losing money when you sell on corrections [06:55] Bear markets come every 5 years on average [07:10] The greatest opportunity for a millennial [07:40] Waiting for corrections to invest [08:05] Warren Buffet's advice for investors [08:55] If you miss the top 10 trading days a year... [09:25] Three different investor scenarios over a 20 year period [10:40] The best trading days come after the worst [11:45] Investing in the current world [12:05] What Clinton and Bush think of the current situation [12:45] The office is far bigger than the occupant [13:35] Information helps reduce fear [14:25] James's story of the billionaire upset over another's wealth [14:45] What money really is [15:05] The story of Adolphe Merkle [16:05] The story of Chuck Feeney [16:55] The importance of the right mindset [17:15] What fuels Tony [19:15] Find something you care about more than yourself [20:25] Make your mission to surround yourself with the right people [21:25] Suffering made Tony hungry for more [23:25] By feeding his mind, Tony found strength [24:15] Great ideas don't interrupt you, you have to pursue them [25:05] Never - ending hunger is what matters [25:25] Richard Branson is the epitome of hunger and drive [25:40] Hunger is the common denominator [26:30] What you can do starting right now [26:55] Success leaves clues [28:10] What it means to take massive action [28:30] Taking action commits you to following through [29:40] If you do nothing you'll learn nothing [30:20] There must be an emotional purpose behind what you're doing [30:40] How does Tony ignite creativity in his own life [32:00] «How is not as important as «why» [32:40] What and why unleash the psyche [33:25] Breaking the habit of focusing on «how» [35:50] Deep Practice [35:10] Your desired outcome will determine your action [36:00] The difference between «what» and «why» [37:00] Learning how to chunk and group [37:40] Don't mistake movement for achievement [38:30] Tony doesn't negotiate with his mind [39:30] Change your thoughts and change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom for you?

I thought I grew out of the flags and the happy - clappy Jesus - is - my - boyfriend songs, that I was too wise and smart for such sentimental things but in my maturity now I want to shout out hallelujah and fling myself to the ground prostrate, in gratitude for dirt and little boys, for babies and the lines around my eyes, for Johnny Cash and pine trees at dusk, for the taste of cold water and the vineyard, for the piano and the ones from among us who stand to lead us out into the day singing.

Or Institute a Way of Light wreath or an Easter Tree (via Ann Voskamp) You may also want to check out this fantastic list of Lent ideas for families, which includes eating fish sticks on Fridays, making paper chains, donating, and keeping a gratitude jar.

For families with children: Make a thorn wreath with your family or Institute a Way of Light wreath or an Easter Tree (via Ann Voskamp) You may also want to check out this fantastic list of Lent ideas for families, which includes eating fish sticks on Fridays, making paper chains, donating, and keeping a gratitude jFor families with children: Make a thorn wreath with your family or Institute a Way of Light wreath or an Easter Tree (via Ann Voskamp) You may also want to check out this fantastic list of Lent ideas for families, which includes eating fish sticks on Fridays, making paper chains, donating, and keeping a gratitude jfor families, which includes eating fish sticks on Fridays, making paper chains, donating, and keeping a gratitude jar.

Sex is treated as torment, or possession, or weapon against the world; but the note of gratitude for sexuality as enrichment of life, for ecstatic joy and the serenity of faithful companionship, all this gets left out of the meaning of sex.

This, really, is worship: offering ourselves to God out of delirious gratitude for all he has done and expecting nothing in return for our adoration but the joy of His presence.

This is a different «good» from «good» done out of gratitude to God for his good gifts.

Print it out for the fridge, for the kids, for your family gratitude journal — and take the dare to live in fullness of joy — right where you are!

Yet, as Bishop Spong points out, if it was a gay male who taught the Christian church what the love of God means, who defined grace for all people; and who, tortured and rejected as he must have felt, came to understand what resurrection means as God's vindicating act, then in a sense we do owe him a debt of gratitude.

Our deep appreciation and gratitude for that sacrifice can come only out of our own emotional understanding of love.

Review the day with gratitude Thank God for any of the special gifts he provided, looking out for the smallest details such as interactions with friends, food and nature.

At that instant of time when I gave all up to him to do with me as he pleased, and was willing that God should rule over me at his pleasure, redeeming love broke into my soul with repeated scriptures, with such power that my whole soul seemed to be melted down with love; the burden of guilt and condemnation was gone, darkness was expelled, my heart humbled and filled with gratitude, and my whole soul, that was a few minutes ago groaning under mountains of death, and crying to an unknown God for help, was now filled with immortal love, soaring on the wings of faith, freed from the chains of death and darkness, and crying out, My Lord and my God; thou art my rock and my fortress, my shield and my high tower, my life, my joy, my present and my everlasting portion.

«5 President Lincoln pointed out that he had had «great cause of gratitude for the support so unanimously given by all Christian denominations of the country.

One could note in passing that if pleasure is received with gratitude - to God, to one's spouse - this is already a significant step towards purifying it of self - centredness, for gratitude is always a coming out of self and an affirmation of the other.

I don't have a solution to the problem, except to hope that the much — touted «free marketplace of ideas» will drive out the errors (hence my gratitude for Mr. Finn's correction).

If they don't speak French they are out of favor from Le prof, this man is a disgrace whatever gratitude I had for him for the good years is long gone... he is just being stubborn to piss off the fans and anyone who does not agree with him....

i got in the shower & let the water meet my tears & something within me said - «this is the process sokhna, open to the process, open to the process»... that was the light... my mantra became «this is the process», & i returned to the bedroom... maria took my hands, looked me in the eyes & said «this is the process, sokhna...» i knew i was on my way... i rocked, squatted & allowed... maria checked me again & i was softening enough for maria to open the cervix the rest of the way... soon enough maria had massaged the cervix completely open & she told me to push... when she said this i filled with brilliance - i wanted to push, i wanted to feel it, i wanted to see wayana... in just a few pushes wayana kamalah lioneye ra was born - i held her as she came out - i looked at this little one & she looked at me & i told her i was her mother... kayenn came over & i saw a baby in him... this natural birth birthed my heart... i suddenly knew what kayenn needed, what i needed & what wayana would need... the placenta came soon after & maria helped me to bed... i really just wanted to look at my 2 babies - to stand over them & beam light, gratitude & promises of infinite love & support... i wanted a natural birth, i had a natural birth & it continues to this day... i am writing my birth story on wayana's 15 month celebration...

I've teetered on burn - out quite a bit over the last several months and was delighted recently to learn some quick tricks for shifting out of my «this is too hard» mindset and into total gratitude for my life and my ability to create something new and magical for myself and my family every day.

Many of the challenges of the recovery period can inadvertently be self - imposed and Serena and I hope to get the message out that it's ok to give yourself a break, to adjust expectations, to allow for gratitude in small things and to make room for more enjoyment.

«Our genuine thanks and gratitude goes out to the U.S. Senate for its thoughtful consideration and passage of the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief package.

Speaking on the issue of power and housing as it affects Osun, Fashola expressed gratitude to the Osun governor, saying Osun is one of the few states in the country that out land for the federal housing project.

With gratitude comes humility and respect for others.5 When you share your joy and success with your village they share theirs with you, and this positive cycle of interaction and stable support - systems ensures that you are never down - and - out lonely.

Enter retrograde equipped with these six crystals and a healthy dose of gratitude, and you will come out of it thankful for all you learned.

Real friends are expected to be there for each other, to always help out in times of need, as a means of expressing gratitude for the friendship.

So often, we take them for granted in this life: water running out of your taps, the freedom of walking out of your door into a peaceful street, the gift of mobility via a car, a bus or a subway, sipping coffee and chatting with friends or colleagues... as you come home from your day, take a few moments to write down a list of things in your life for which you are grateful — begin a gratitude journal.

I fully understand the fast - paced nature of our society today so for times of prolonged stress it is important to ground ourselves through exercises like deep breathing, meditation, gratitude, prayer, and getting out in nature.

● Meditate ● Keep a gratitude journal ● Get a pet ● Learn to say no ● Don't feel the need to reply to every text, email, phone call, tweet or comment you receive ● Cut out the negative people in your life ● Get rid of your to - do list ● Spend more time outside ● Make time for laughter every day ● Schedule more fun stuff with friends ● Volunteer ● Stop watching the evening news ● Listen to relaxing music ● Get regular massages ● Take yoga ● Stress management is an essential key to fat loss.

Please check out my message of gratitude and plans for the upcoming year (there is a transcript of the message below).

I would leave with gratitude for this time of being listened to, and for a companion in looking through whatever spilled out onto the table.I found myself listening to my own creative voice with more respect, following that voice rather than avoiding its urging.

Please check out my message of gratitude and plans for the upcoming -LSB-...]

Now, feel gratitude — gratitude by thinking of all the things that you are thankful for — your ego will move out of the way.

When I'm taking a shower or bath, I'll send out gratitude and ask for my next steps — usually on a career - related matter — and within minutes of slipping on my robe, a text or email will arrive, or a song will come on the radio, in response.

On the verge of tears with a stress headache for days... lots of wine consumed... and so many amazing people helping me out... and here I am on the other side overwhelmed with gratitude!

A couple of weeks ago, my dear friend Emily sent out a newsletter sharing how she is cultivating an attitude of gratitude this year... She said that she, along with two friends, have made a pact to text each other every night two things that they are grateful for that day.

So take out your pen and paper, make a list of the things you feel most grateful for and give gratitude.

Every gesture from Howard while struggling to converse, every action he makes a fuss out of to insist upon Michelle and Emmett's gratitude, every single clue that the duo stumble on,... they all zero in on his complex mental issues, as well as his sinful, shady past that could never be brought to light, or maybe Trachtenberg planned for it not to.

Toss me something popcorn - ready in this context and I'm liable to overreact, out of sheer gratitude for having been conventionally entertained.

In case that wasn't enough out of the ordinary antics for the day, afterwards, the cat stands up, thanks her, and promises a more proper display of gratitude is in order.

What stands out are the faces of the kids I taught, the images of their faces as they learned something new, the conversations with their parents, the visits to their homes, the joy of being at their high school graduations, the love I felt for them (swells of gratitude for those opportunities).

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Several of the logbook entries expressed gratitude for the tall sixth gear, which at least let the over-caffeinated engine chill out a bit on the highway.

The first day of the year I opened my gratitude journal and wrote out what I was thankful for, what would make the day great, and what steps I would take to make the day amazing.

The Mia M. Tomola, DVM Fund for Treatment of Senior Beagles, Hounds and Other Dogs was created out of deep gratitude for the compassionate and excellent care Dr. Tomola provides to her patients and the relationships she builds with her clients.