gratitude

The Importance of Community

September 2, 2024 Finding connection with other people is extremely important to me. For over 30 years I have been the member of a 12-step support group for families of alcoholics, and I am sure that it is one of the primary reasons I have been able to continue to function and work since theContinue reading “The Importance of Community”

Gratitude in Grief?

January 17, 2024 Today marks six months since my eldest child Joseph Alexander Kossan passed away. His death certificate will forever say the wrong date, but I know beyond any doubt that Alex’s texts, calls, and heart stopped on July 17, 2023. My own heart is still shattered in a million pieces and often IContinue reading “Gratitude in Grief?”

Gifts

My birthday has forever been intertwined with Thanksgiving. I was born on Thanksgiving and periodically, my birthday falls on Thanksgiving once more. Even when it does not, the date is so close to the holiday that as a child it was tricky to find a date to celebrate it. Kids would be out of townContinue reading “Gifts”

July 28, 2022 Today I will appreciate the many gifts I have been given. –Courage to Change So why exactly is gratitude important? Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness that arises when you take time to notice the many gifts you have in your life. There is a lot of psychology to back up incorporatingContinue reading “Gratitude”