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It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop

August 23, 2020

Do you ever compare your insides to others’ outsides?  For years I didn’t realize that was what I was doing.  I learned what was causing it… For me, it was about not being spiritually centered.  Anytime it happens, when it gets uncomfortable enough and I reflect, it always seems that is the reason.  The most… Read More It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop

— Life —

My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom

August 17, 2020

79 of my former classmates met last Sunday night on Zoom for our 45 year reunion.  I signed up and paid to go and then had what can best be described as an emotional relapse to the way I felt about myself and how I believed others perceived me dating back to 1975.  Instead of… Read More My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom

— Life —

What Can I, as a White Person, Do?

June 1, 2020

I’ve done quite a bit of soul-searching this past week after reading many perspectives on the activities of late.  I need to admit something that, looking back, is embarrassing to acknowledge.  Growing up Jewish, I always thought I understood what prejudice felt like.  Being told things like “it’s too bad they didn’t kill more Jews… Read More What Can I, as a White Person, Do?

— Life —

A Belated Mother’s Day Letter

May 11, 2020

Dear Mom, I was drawn to write you for the first time in ages, and I’m not sure why.  Perhaps it is because of Mother’s Day, but I guess it doesn’t really matter.  I can’t believe you have been gone 36 years.  You died when I was 26, so you’ve been gone longer than you… Read More A Belated Mother’s Day Letter

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What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2)

May 7, 2020

This is part two of my multi-part series on what I have gained from the coronavirus.  To read part one, click here. When this all began, I never would have imagined this would be what I’d write about.  I feel blessed beyond words to have so much to share.  Because so many people are suffering… Read More What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2)

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What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1)

May 2, 2020

It sounds crazy, right?  We are all stuck at home, and for many that means home schooling, few – if any – visits to a store, forced to find ways of entertaining ourselves and our families, etc.  For those that are single, this means endless time alone, no socialization, and no chance to eat with… Read More What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1)

— Life —

Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body?

April 18, 2020

The only thing I know about my car is how to open the gas cap and fill up the tank.  When I recently had to call roadside assistance, I didn’t even know how to open the hood as they requested.  Instead, I pushed the button that raises the rear door so they would be able… Read More Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body?

— Life —

Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral

March 24, 2020

When my Dad passed away in 1979, I didn’t realize he would wind up being buried on his 52nd birthday.  It made a great excuse to get high and stay numb for many years afterwards.  I had no idea how to deal with no longer being Daddy’s little girl.  The truth is that I didn’t… Read More Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral

— Service —

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

March 22, 2020

I could never in my wildest dreams imagine a day when I couldn’t walk in Starbucks and sit down with a cup of coffee.  The idea that Publix would only allow the purchase of two packages of fresh protein per person – that the store would have empty shelves where toilet paper and paper towels… Read More It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

— Life —

We Only Have This Very Moment

June 29, 2019

Dear Grant, It is a week, almost to the minute, since I texted you to find out if you were joining the conference call we had scheduled with a vendor.  Knowing you as I do, there had to be a good reason you weren’t on time.  I let the others know that I wanted to… Read More We Only Have This Very Moment

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The Last Few Hours of My 50s

Well, here I am, spending the last 3 hours in my 50s reflecting on my life. I’ve been doing quite a bit of thinking the last couple of weeks. If my brain worked better, I’d probably remember doing this as I approached 30, 40, and 50. Who am I really? What is my purpose for being on this planet and…

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Dear Cancer

*In January 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My diagnosis would begin an incredible journey I never would have known to pray for. Nine months later, I wrote this letter. Dear Cancer, I am a bit surprised that I didn’t think of writing this letter sooner, but I feel this is the right moment. There are so many thoughts…

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A Gift from Grandpa

In the past, I rarely thought my actions through very well. If I wanted something, I bought it, ate it, did it. The consequences meant nothing because my life was about instant gratification. I would deal with the outcomes down the road when the time came. In most instances, I would run from, avoid, or lie about about where those…

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1,461 Days Ago

1,461 Days Ago… I heard the four words that would put me on the most amazing, incredible, empowering journey I never would have prayed for. The call came telling me, “You have breast cancer.” I don’t remember much else from that call, other than being given the name of a surgical group. It didn’t even hit me that this piece…

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Dear Gene

Dear Gene, First things first, happy birthday! I know you are in heaven with Mommy and Daddy, but it is still the day you came into this world. I think of you every year on your birthday even though we haven’t seen each other since 1984 and haven’t spoken in over 10 years. It was your choice to exit my…

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Being My Own Valentine

I walked through a Publix parking lot this afternoon and many guy carrying flowers and balloons. Initially, this was a reminder that, on yet another Valentine’s Day, I am alone. But as I walked in and saw display tables lined with even more flowers and balloons, my thoughts turned elsewhere. I wondered how many of those purchases were truly for…

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No Such Thing as a Coincidence

I remember saying “I can’t believe…” or “the strangest thing happened” or something similar on several occasions throughout my life. As I began my spiritual journey, I started wondering if all the coincidences in my life were maybe more than that, but I didn’t give the subject much more thought than that. A little over four years ago, I went…

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When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud

I woke up this morning second guessing my decision to buy another home and move to a new city. It went as far as my calling my real estate agent to find out what would happen if I backed out (closing is tomorrow). She talked me down off the ledge, reminding me how I looked at her when I stepped…

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We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting

My mother-in-law (the last one in this case) and I were very close. I called her Mom. She had polio as a child and somehow survived. Over a period of three months in her 40s, she completely lost her hearing. She had breast cancer in her 50’s. When her breast cancer returned in her 80’s, she told me she wasn’t…

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Being Parentless Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Have Family

My parents died when I was 21 and 26. My only uncle didn’t have children and didn’t know what to do with my younger brother and I, so he deserted us. We were never really close to begin with, so I didn’t think much of it at the time. That he flew home to take care of his dog within…

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Doing Nothing is Doing Something

I remember as if it were yesterday – believing it was unacceptable to do nothing. First of all, there is always a list of things that need to be done. Second, it was time that I would never get back and therefore would be wasted if I had nothing to show for it. The environment I was familiar with was…

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Be Open to Whoever the Universe Sends Your Way

When I boarded my flight to Rome, I never could have imagined what was waiting for me. As they announced “boarding 1st class”, a beautiful lady, dressed very chic, boarded. Soon after I walked on, I noticed she was headed to the back of the plane. Never being one to miss an opportunity to be a smart ass, I said something…

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A Stone for My Brother

The day is approaching, and I’ve avoided thinking about it.  I’m not in denial, or maybe I am, but I just have so much on my plate right now.  Nothing will change if I spend energy on trying to understand what happened: how did it come to this?  Was there something I could, should, or might have done to prevent…

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From Grinch to Grateful

The original plan was to see Bohemian Rhapsody, but I now know why I wound up seeing The Grinch. It was a replay of my childhood, my view on the holidays, and an insight to the possibilities when I allowed them to manifest. My childhood holidays didn’t need to be my adult ones… WOW!!! What a realization!

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The Year in Review

I measure my year a bit different than most. As I look back, it was filled with tons of reasons and just a sparse sprinkling of excuses. My perspective was one of gratitude. I focused on finding the lessons in my life more than anything else – quite a change from where I began. Some of the most painful moments…

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My Body Told Me How Well I Am Doing

I began having massages earlier this year at the suggestion of several friends. Each time I went, it helped for a little while, though the massage itself was never what I would describe as relaxing. How could it be, when I was so tense all the time? Charlotte, my massage therapist, spent most of the time loosening all the knots…

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Whatever I Feed Grows

I found a gym soon after moving to my new home in March of 2018. I felt intimidated as soon as I walked through the doors for my first group class.  Everyone was in better shape than me, seemed to know each other, and understood each circuit exercise as the trainer went through them.  There was no way this could…

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My Word For 2019 Is Believe

My friend Liz challenged her Facebook friends to come up with one word to focus on for the coming year. I immediately knew mine would be “believe”. The biggest thing that has held me back in achieving certain things has been myself. As the years ahead are fewer than those behind, I no longer want to continue that pattern. The…

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If the Truth Hurts, Look in the Mirror

Many years ago, a mentor told me that when what I think, say, feel, and do are all in alignment, I am acting with integrity. I have done the footwork and very slowly become a person of integrity – or so I thought. After a recent experience, I realize I have more work to do in this area than I…

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My Five Year Cancer-versary

When I heard those four words every woman dreads – “you have breast cancer” – life forever changed for the better. Yes, I said for the better. As I look back on five years ago today, I would never have imagined that would be the case. The Letter to my Cancer was written November of 2013 and can be found…

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When I Compare My Insides to Your Outsides

When I was a teen in the 70’s, my family would periodically visit friends of my parents.  I so wished our family could be like them. They were happy and all got along.  In 1995, early in recovery, I remember going to a meeting because I was very upset about something. I needed to be around others so I wouldn’t get…

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Filling the Void

There is a saying that you can’t fill a God-sized hole with man-sized things. I’ve come to learn what that means – when I have a void in my life, food, shopping, sleep, or anything else superficial won’t fill it. Going inside, deep inside, finding the root cause, reaching out to whatever form of spirituality I connect with and taking…

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Not Being First Doesn’t Mean I Am Last

I have been competitive in every area of my life for as long as I can remember. In most, but not all cases, it has served me well. A crossroads has been placed in front of me that I am figuring out how to navigate. In my mind I know what to do, but my ego is a funny thing.…

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My Car Broke Down And It Was Amazing

I often talk about letting the universe guide me.  Well, today was an amazing example of the possibilities that come when I truly let go.  For the first time in the six years that I have been going to the same accountant, I had everything ready, and I went to see him.  When I left less than an hour later,…

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Spiritual Subluxations

The first time I went to a chiropractor they told me the misalignments in my spine were called subluxations.  Whenever what I think, say, feel, and do are in alignment, I am at peace.  I have dubbed the term “spiritual subluxations” when any of those are out of whack.  These can take many forms: anything from feeling jealousy, speaking dishonestly,…

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There Are Always Good People in the World

Deciding to allow myself to be guided each day was a huge step for me.  I am a Type A personality that makes things happen; I don’t wait to react to what comes my way.  That concept can also work against me.  Over the last several months, I was slowly digging myself into a hole of depression.  I didn’t do…

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A Letter to My Daddy

Dear Daddy,  At this very moment, on this day in 1979, I came in through the garage, walked up the stairs, and found you lying there.  The best I can tell is that you came home, let the dog out on his run, and just keeled over and dropped dead.  You didn’t even get a chance to reach for the…

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Pen a Letter to Yourself

I was recently sent an interesting article on five powerful ways to love yourself.  One suggestion was to pen a letter to yourself highlighting all your good qualities and offering the encouragement that you need to hear.  Anyone that follows me knows my life is an open book.  I decided to write the letter and make it public.  Perhaps it…

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Time and Place

Many years ago, my friend Greg Pierce shared that “faith” is an acronym for finding answers in the heart.  Rather than looking outside myself for the answers I seek, I only need to look within.  Sometimes I remember that, and sometimes emotions overcome me to the point that I am driven by them.  The latter has been the case for…

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Who I Would Be If I Got Out of the Way

I began imagining who I would be if I truly allowed myself to become all that I could be.  While still a bit scary, some of the thoughts were quite exciting. From a health standpoint, allowing myself to achieve and maintain my goal weight would elevate me in several ways.  I’ve used my weight to keep people away, for not…

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Becoming Part of the Solution

You may or may not have noticed there were no posts the last few weeks.  My life has felt like it turned upside down.  Physically, spiritually, and emotionally I have been completely off kilter.  My visits to the gym have been, well, nil other than once in the last 7 weeks.  Meditating has been sporadic at best.  My eating, while…

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You Never Know Where Help Will Come From

My job is to acknowledge the need for help and humbly ask for it.  I recently had several great reminders to get out of the way and let the answers come from where they are supposed to.  The first and most recent example… A lady reached out on one of the Recovery pages I am on asking for help.  She…

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Not Everyone Gets to Celebrate Father’s Day

Dear Dad, Well, here it is again – the 40th Father’s Day without you.  As I write this, it feels like I am talking about someone else.  You died when I was 21.  I remember the first many Father’s Days without you, and they were horrible.  The day was spent getting stoned or drunk, trying hard not to feel the agony…

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Being Good to Myself

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”  Buddha.  When I recently saw this on someone’s Facebook page, it stopped me in my tracks.  Perhaps this is one of the pieces missing in my life.  I’m definitely good to myself… nails, hair, massage, etc.  But am I compassionate?  Would I say some of the things I tell myself to…

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We Only Have This Very Moment

Dear Grant, It is a week, almost to the minute, since I texted you to find out if you were joining the conference call we had scheduled with a vendor.  Knowing you as I do, there had to be a good reason you weren’t on time.  I let the others know that I wanted to wait a few minutes for…

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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

I could never in my wildest dreams imagine a day when I couldn’t walk in Starbucks and sit down with a cup of coffee.  The idea that Publix would only allow the purchase of two packages of fresh protein per person – that the store would have empty shelves where toilet paper and paper towels once were – never crossed…

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Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral

When my Dad passed away in 1979, I didn’t realize he would wind up being buried on his 52nd birthday.  It made a great excuse to get high and stay numb for many years afterwards.  I had no idea how to deal with no longer being Daddy’s little girl.  The truth is that I didn’t know how to process or…

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Well, That Didn’t Feel Too Good!

This crazy and powerless time for all of us has provided so many great opportunities.  I no longer have excuses for ignoring the ever growing list of to-do items in the house; I can write handwritten cards, text, or call people that I have lost touch with and wish I hadn’t; I can reach out to people I know are…

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Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body?

The only thing I know about my car is how to open the gas cap and fill up the tank.  When I recently had to call roadside assistance, I didn’t even know how to open the hood as they requested.  Instead, I pushed the button that raises the rear door so they would be able to recognize my car when…

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What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1)

It sounds crazy, right?  We are all stuck at home, and for many that means home schooling, few – if any – visits to a store, forced to find ways of entertaining ourselves and our families, etc.  For those that are single, this means endless time alone, no socialization, and no chance to eat with anyone but ourselves. What could…

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What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2)

This is part two of my multi-part series on what I have gained from the coronavirus.  To read part one, click here. When this all began, I never would have imagined this would be what I’d write about.  I feel blessed beyond words to have so much to share.  Because so many people are suffering either physically, financially, or emotionally,…

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A Belated Mother’s Day Letter

Dear Mom, I was drawn to write you for the first time in ages, and I’m not sure why.  Perhaps it is because of Mother’s Day, but I guess it doesn’t really matter.  I can’t believe you have been gone 36 years.  You died when I was 26, so you’ve been gone longer than you were with me. Growing up,…

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What Can I, as a White Person, Do?

I’ve done quite a bit of soul-searching this past week after reading many perspectives on the activities of late.  I need to admit something that, looking back, is embarrassing to acknowledge.  Growing up Jewish, I always thought I understood what prejudice felt like.  Being told things like “it’s too bad they didn’t kill more Jews during the Holocaust” and “don’t…

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My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom

79 of my former classmates met last Sunday night on Zoom for our 45 year reunion.  I signed up and paid to go and then had what can best be described as an emotional relapse to the way I felt about myself and how I believed others perceived me dating back to 1975.  Instead of holding it in and possibly…

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It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop

Do you ever compare your insides to others’ outsides?  For years I didn’t realize that was what I was doing.  I learned what was causing it… For me, it was about not being spiritually centered.  Anytime it happens, when it gets uncomfortable enough and I reflect, it always seems that is the reason.  The most recent example was my at…

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Blog Posts

  • It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop August 23, 2020
  • My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom August 17, 2020
  • What Can I, as a White Person, Do? June 1, 2020
  • A Belated Mother’s Day Letter May 11, 2020
  • What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2) May 7, 2020
  • What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1) May 2, 2020
  • Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body? April 18, 2020
  • Well, That Didn’t Feel Too Good! April 10, 2020
  • Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral March 24, 2020
  • It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times March 22, 2020
  • We Only Have This Very Moment June 29, 2019
  • Being Good to Myself June 19, 2019
  • Not Everyone Gets to Celebrate Father’s Day June 16, 2019
  • You Never Know Where Help Will Come From May 29, 2019
  • Becoming Part of the Solution May 26, 2019
  • Who I Would Be If I Got Out of the Way April 17, 2019
  • Time and Place April 10, 2019
  • Pen a Letter to Yourself April 2, 2019
  • A Letter to My Daddy March 24, 2019
  • There Are Always Good People in the World March 9, 2019
  • Spiritual Subluxations March 2, 2019
  • My Car Broke Down And It Was Amazing February 23, 2019
  • Not Being First Doesn’t Mean I Am Last February 16, 2019
  • Filling the Void February 9, 2019
  • When I Compare My Insides to Your Outsides February 4, 2019
  • My Five Year Cancer-versary January 26, 2019
  • If the Truth Hurts, Look in the Mirror January 23, 2019
  • My Word For 2019 Is Believe January 15, 2019
  • Whatever I Feed Grows January 10, 2019
  • My Body Told Me How Well I Am Doing January 4, 2019
  • The Year in Review December 31, 2018
  • From Grinch to Grateful December 22, 2018
  • A Stone for My Brother December 12, 2018
  • Be Open to Whoever the Universe Sends Your Way November 2, 2018
  • Doing Nothing is Doing Something August 21, 2018
  • Being Parentless Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Have Family May 8, 2018
  • We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting February 26, 2018
  • When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud February 24, 2018
  • No Such Thing as a Coincidence February 15, 2018
  • Being My Own Valentine February 14, 2018
  • Dear Gene January 27, 2018
  • 1,461 Days Ago January 20, 2018
  • A Gift from Grandpa January 8, 2018
  • Dear Cancer January 1, 2018
  • The Last Few Hours of My 50s July 12, 2017
I Am A Thrivalist

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I Am A Thrivalist
Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Leave some candy or a bottle of water in your mailbox with a note for your postman.Gratitude list for Thursday: (1) Grateful for my attitude during a trying time. (2) Grateful for focusing on why I am not ok in some areas and doing what I can to change it. (3) Grateful for all the light that comes into my home…it is helpful mentally. (4) Grateful for being able to connect people professionally (5) Grateful for something to look forward to that will get me out of Atlanta.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist
There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. – Amanda GormanRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Don’t complain for 24 hours.Gratitude list for Tuesday & Wednesday: (1) Grateful for our HOA and the people willing to serve and participate. (2) Grateful for a loving conversation that didn’t feel good. (3) Grateful for a co-worker I am getting to know. (4) Grateful for support from my boss. (5) Grateful for having professional respect from people that I look up to. (6) Grateful for witnessing the difference in what taking and not taking the high road looks like.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist

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I Am A Thrivalist
The time is always right to do what is right. – Martin Luther King, Jr.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Love someone enough to risk their anger and tell them the truth.Gratitude list for Monday: (1) Grateful for an awesome presentation with our team for my boss. (2) Grateful for an amazing recovery message and lots of honest shares. (3) Grateful someone I love called to talk. (4) Grateful for my new approach to nutrition. (5) Grateful for a co-worker that I am getting to know.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist

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I Am A Thrivalist
Weekly prayer list below:We must accept finite disappointment, but never lost infinite hope – Martin Luther Kind, Jr.Random act of kindness idea of the day: If you have a special skill, offer it to someone that can benefit.Gratitude list for Sunday: (1) Grateful for a few calls with people I love. (2) Grateful for finding a great meeting and hearing some very powerful shares. (3) Grateful for chats with people I love. (4) Grateful for receiving a beautiful card from a friend. (4) Grateful for knowing it is time to look at making some different choices. (5) Grateful for discovering new capabilities of my laptop by myself.Prayer List:I know the power of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough. Let me know when I can remove a name on the list.I always say a prayer for those that have nobody to pray for them.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO THIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Erin – Gave birth to a healthy baby--Friend had a bad tractor accident. Coming along well but still needs prayers.--Jim passed away this week.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading. --The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.--Melissa Gross – REALLY needs prayers for her health-home from rehab but having lots of health issues-Susan F – Needs prayers for her health. Having a procedure this week & more tests-- Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son and now her huband passed away--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges. --Barbara Montana – prayers for her and her husband who is recooperating.--Billie B – needs prayers for her health-Lynn – Had cancer surgery last week; She gets pathology report next week and that decides further treatment.-Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Lydia Brown-Jennings and family - Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--Family of Nathan Wright. – Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--My neighbor & his wife are both quite ill. Trying to get to Mayo Clinic in MN for possible answers and help.--Becky Ruppe – Fighting for her life; her son Ben & husband James have to stay healthy.--Recovering addict that is hurting. Gd knows who it is.--Former classmate & their family – sibling just died of corona virus--Kharizma – my friend’s infant granddaughter is in the hospital with blood clots in her brain--Jamie Estes – health problems so bad he had to shut down his business.-- Susan Melissa Gross – Endless health problems. Just went through yet another surgery--Suzanne Brueckheimer Zea – significant health issue--Paul Beeker – Continued health challenges--Hanya Chaya bas Malka – Single mom of young child with liver cancer. Last hope is aggressive therapy to give her 6 months-1 year. Nothing else has worked & it keeps growing.--Marti Driskell – being treated for cancer again; --Jimmy M of Detroit--Joyce Kahn- in quarantine after heart valve replacement and lymphoma (9th round)--Ellen Landriau- in rehab after emergency appendectomy and pneumoni--John Caleb & his family – baby with a congenital heart defect.--Liz – Diagnosed with Lupus and learning how to live life with it.--Benita Williams – Young lady with stage 4 cancer going thru aggressive chemo. --Lady with 20 yrs in recovery needs strong prayers – Gd knows why.--Judy – prayers that she stay strong and positive and that they caught her cancer in time. --A single Mom & her two daughters; Gd knows the situation & what is needed.-Janice – continued good health.--Marv – Veteran with dementia and health issues. Has several surgeries coming up.--Carole –needs strength being a caregiver to Marv-Michael – a friend of a friend was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer-Joni David – Breathing issues and nodule on her remaining lung--Thomas, the brother of a very special lady recovering from surgery and got an infection--Chris-pray for his 2 children, parent and firefighter brothers & friends; 42yo had a massive heart attack in the line of duty. --Bryant Jones – recovering from motorcycle; driver was texting while driving--Heather – a woman in Texas facing cancer & chemo for the second time.--Judy – sister of friend; cancer and no money other than her fixed income; requires significant assistance in day to day living due to confusion and day to day living;--Lindsay McClure – granddaughter of my neighbor. Acute Leukemia and getting stem cells.--Tom Wester is being treated for blunt force trauma to the brain in 7 areas.--Henya Chaya bas Malka – Single Mom whose cancer has returned & starting chemo again--Whitney – 30yo having treatment for MS. Went thru one round and has to have an unexpected second round.--Jenie Coleman- Complications from Type 1 Diabetes & doesn’t have money to pay for meds.--Nancy S. - has severe GI issues with pain. Praying for answers, solutions and healing.--Joni and Steve R battling cancer --Benyamin Dov Ben Peninah Perel Ruth – --Ora Malka bas Ruchel--Nicole – serious complications after surgery--Braxton--Miriam Barucha bas Aviva--Tzipora Fria bas Yenta Ruchel - Fell on ice and hit her head. She had to quit practicing medicine--Friend’s son-in-law has complications to his brain tumor--Mike Campbell – Fighting lung cancer--Cem – survived surgery; many more to come.--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist

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I Am A Thrivalist
It’s never too late to be what you might have been. – George EliotRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Let someone with only a few items go ahead of you in the store.Gratitude list for Saturday: (1) Grateful I chose to set up my laptop and loaded Office even though I was super intimidated at the idea. (2) Grateful for attending a 36 year recovery anniversary of someone I met when I had 60 days clean. (3) Grateful for finally doing something that needed to be finished ages ago. (4) Grateful for starting to make plans to go away with a friend. (5) Grateful for receiving a letter from someone in jail that wants to work on steps. (6) Grateful for the super nice girl that helped me figure out why I didn’t something I ordered from Costco. (7) Grateful for the cashier at Kohl’s. She was very kind and helpful.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

I Am A Thrivalist
Never let your past experiences harm your future. Your past can’t be altered and your future doesn’t deserve the punishment.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Love and accept someone where they are and not where you wish they were. Gratitude list for Friday: (1) Grateful for a local coffee shop I can work at when I don’t have lots of meetings scheduled. (2) Grateful for an amazing and supportive team that support me. (3) Grateful the weather warmed up a bit. (4) Grateful an old friend called me on her walk to catch up. (5) Grateful for the opportunity to share my recovery story in my local community. (6) Grateful for long term relationships both personal and business. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist
The fears we don’t face become our limits. – Robin SharmaRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Appreciate something in nature.Gratitude list for Thursday: (1) Grateful for my health 7 years to the day since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. (2) Grateful for good news from the kidney doctor. (3) Grateful to the lady in the deli department at Publix that crocheted me a beautiful gift. (4) Grateful for my WW coach and an idea she gave me. (5) Grateful for being in the solution and knowing it will take time. (6) Grateful for knowing it I about quality not quantity in every area of my life.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Forgot to post this in the morning:If you want to, you could find a million reasons to hate life and be angry at the world. Or, if you want to, you could find a million reasons to love life and be happy. Choose wisely.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Don’t engage thinking you will change someone’s mind. Engage to share your truth with no expectation.Gratitude list for Wednesday: (1) Grateful for getting out of the house for 30 minutes. (2) Grateful for a morning call and inside walk with a friend. (3) Grateful my test results came back good. (4) Grateful for a chat with my sponsor and figuring out what is going on with me. It is very fixable….will just take time. (5) Grateful for being invited to support someone I love. (6) Grateful for choosing to cook rather than picking something up. (7) Grateful for my awesome therapist that is slowly showing me how to make lifestyle changes.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is 7 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here is a letter I wrote in November of that year. ... See MoreSee Less

Dear Cancer • Karen Fedder

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In January 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My diagnosis would begin an incredible journey I never would have known to pray for. Nine months later, I wrote this letter. Dear Cancer...
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I Am A Thrivalist
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." ~ConfuciusRandom act of kindness idea of the day: If someone in the grocery store offers to take out your groceries let them even if you don’t need help. It gets them out of the store for a couple minutes and into fresh air.Gratitude list for Tuesday: (1) Grateful for realizing I’m a bit off kiter again so I can do something about it. (2) Grateful for re-reading a text I sent and sending an apology for my tone. (3) Grateful for taking a minute to put something in the crockpot so I have a healthy food choice. (4) Grateful for finding out my insurance covers something I want to pursue. (5) Grateful for choosing to set a boundary with someone in a professional way. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

I Am A Thrivalist
Weekly prayer list below:New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings – Lao TzuRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Focus on what’s good, even if today feels tough.Gratitude list for Sunday: (1) Grateful for the friendship I have built with my handyman. (2) Grateful for taking time to cook a yummy lunch. (3) Grateful for finding someone to help me with my blog and writing one for this week. (4) Grateful for how much the birds love the seed I put out and how there is often a line to get on one of the four perches. (5) Grateful for getting honest about how I am feeling with some ladies I trust. (6) Grateful for wanting to create an accountability calendar for myself and having fun with it. (7) Grateful for loving somewhere where they are without judgement. Prayer List:I know the power of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough. Let me know when I can remove a name on the list.I always say a prayer for those that have nobody to pray for them.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO THIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Friend had a bad tractor accident. Coming along well but still needs prayers.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading. --The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.--Jim and Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son after a battle with cancer--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges. --Melissa Gross – REALLY needs prayers for her health-currently in a rehab for an infection--Barbara Montana – prayers for her and her husband who is recooperating.--Billie B – needs prayers for her health-Lynn – Had cancer surgery last week; She gets pathology report next week and that decides further treatment.-Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Erin – has a complicated pregnancy and needs prayers--Lydia Brown-Jennings and family - Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--Family of Nathan Wright. – Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--My neighbor & his wife are both quite ill. Trying to get to Mayo Clinic in MN for possible answers and help.--Becky Ruppe – Fighting for her life; her son Ben & husband James have to stay healthy.--Recovering addict that is hurting. Gd knows who it is.--Former classmate & their family – sibling just died of corona virus--Kharizma – my friend’s infant granddaughter is in the hospital with blood clots in her brain--Jamie Estes – health problems so bad he had to shut down his business.-- Susan Melissa Gross – Endless health problems. Just went through yet another surgery--Suzanne Brueckheimer Zea – significant health issue--Paul Beeker – Continued health challenges--Hanya Chaya bas Malka – Single mom of young child with liver cancer. Last hope is aggressive therapy to give her 6 months-1 year. Nothing else has worked & it keeps growing.--Marti Driskell – being treated for cancer again; --Jimmy M of Detroit--Joyce Kahn- in quarantine after heart valve replacement and lymphoma (9th round)--Ellen Landriau- in rehab after emergency appendectomy and pneumoni--John Caleb & his family – baby with a congenital heart defect.--Liz – Diagnosed with Lupus and learning how to live life with it.--Benita Williams – Young lady with stage 4 cancer going thru aggressive chemo. --Lady with 20 yrs in recovery needs strong prayers – Gd knows why.--Judy – prayers that she stay strong and positive and that they caught her cancer in time. --A single Mom & her two daughters; Gd knows the situation & what is needed.-Janice – continued good health.--Marv – Veteran with dementia and health issues. Has several surgeries coming up.--Carole –needs strength being a caregiver to Marv-Michael – a friend of a friend was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer-Joni David – Breathing issues and nodule on her remaining lung--Thomas, the brother of a very special lady recovering from surgery and got an infection--Chris-pray for his 2 children, parent and firefighter brothers & friends; 42yo had a massive heart attack in the line of duty. --Bryant Jones – recovering from motorcycle; driver was texting while driving--Heather – a woman in Texas facing cancer & chemo for the second time.--Judy – sister of friend; cancer and no money other than her fixed income; requires significant assistance in day to day living due to confusion and day to day living;--Lindsay McClure – granddaughter of my neighbor. Acute Leukemia and getting stem cells.--Tom Wester is being treated for blunt force trauma to the brain in 7 areas.--Henya Chaya bas Malka – Single Mom whose cancer has returned & starting chemo again--Whitney – 30yo having treatment for MS. Went thru one round and has to have an unexpected second round.--Jenie Coleman- Complications from Type 1 Diabetes & doesn’t have money to pay for meds.--Nancy S. - has severe GI issues with pain. Praying for answers, solutions and healing.--Joni and Steve R battling cancer --Benyamin Dov Ben Peninah Perel Ruth – --Ora Malka bas Ruchel--Nicole – serious complications after surgery--Braxton--Miriam Barucha bas Aviva--Tzipora Fria bas Yenta Ruchel - Fell on ice and hit her head. She had to quit practicing medicine--Friend’s son-in-law has complications to his brain tumor--Mike Campbell – Fighting lung cancer--Cem – survived surgery; many more to come.--Chaim Meyer ben Ora MalkaYou are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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If you use it right, the adversity, it will by you a ticket to a place you couldn’t have gone any other way.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Donate unused luggage to a local foster care agency so kids don’t have to use garbage bags when going to a new home.Gratitude list for Saturday: (1) Grateful for a morning meditation meeting and great topic. (2) Grateful for some great local organizations to donate clothing and anything else to. (3) Grateful for chats with ladies I have gotten to know over the years at a thrift shop I donate and shop at. (4) Grateful for getting several errands done…not something I enjoy doing. (5) Grateful for the awesome employees at Costco. They are always so friendly. (6) Grateful for the warmth in my home with the cold outside. I know not to take it for granted. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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The force needed to empower wisdom is compassion. – Ven Bhikkhu BodhiRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Think of 3 positive things in your life today.Gratitude list for Friday: (1) Grateful for being taught “this above all to thine own self be true”. (2) Grateful for getting some work things organized. (3) Grateful for a 2 hour chat with someone I love because nobody showed up to our meeting but us. (4) Grateful for a hug I desperately needed. (5) Grateful for finding someone to help me with my website. (6) Grateful for feeling my desire to write coming back in a big way. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Ask other people about things they’ve enjoyed recently.Gratitude list for Thursday: (1) Grateful for attending the 32 year anniversary of someone I respect. (2) Grateful for starting to study with my Rabbi’s wife. She is a very special lady. (3) Grateful for a call and perspective adjustment with my WW coach. (4) Grateful for feeling positive…I know not to take that for granted. (5) Grateful an old friend let me know about her mother’s passing. (6) Grateful for a call from someone I love and catching up with someone else I haven’t spoken with in ages.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent van GoghRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Thank someone you are grateful to and tell them why.Gratitude list for Tuesday and Wednesday: (1) Grateful for growing up in enough time and having a great financial planner so I know when I will be able to retire. At one point I was going to have to work until I died. (2) Grateful for wanting to understand other people’s points of view rather than dismissing them. (3) Grateful for the commitment on both sides for weekly calls with women I love. (4) Grateful for the willingness to see when I am not centered and realigning my spirit as best I can. (5) Grateful for finding someone to help me with my website. (6) Grateful for telling myself “I can” about something rather than “there is no way I could do that”. It has to do with technology, so I’m excited to see what happens. (7) Grateful for realizing I was obsessing (stayed up until after midnight) about planning an overseas vacation for the Fall so I had something to look forward to. May not get to go, but I want to be positive. (8) Grateful for a lovely lady at a Marriott I am staying at for one night with a friend. She upgraded us and left me a sweet message about looking forward to meeting me.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed and rearranged to relocate us to the place we are meant to be.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Do one thing just for yourself today.Gratitude list for Saturday: (1) Grateful for choosing to stay in my hula-hoop and the peace it provides. (2) Grateful for the awesome cashier at Best Buys that went above and beyond to help me. (3) Grateful for getting all my returns done, something I don’t enjoy doing. (4) Grateful for the chat with a Costco employee. (5) Grateful for finding out someone I love blocked me because we aren’t in agreement about something. If they don’t want to talk, the love must not have been mutual and that is ok. (6) Grateful for choosing my word for the year, consistency. I’m great at starting things, but the follow through is the challenge. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I Am A Thrivalist
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. – Melody BeattieRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Thinks of something positive from this year and share it with some.Gratitude list for Wednesday: (1) Grateful a friend brought me flowers when they dropped off ginger ale…wasn’t feeling well. (2) Grateful for the nice girl that came to fix my laptop. We had a nice chat. (3) Grateful for having insurance so I can get tested and find out what is going on with my stomach. (4) Grateful for having a trip next month to look forward to. (5) Grateful for knowing that as challenging as this year was, there are lots of things to be grateful for.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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As our awareness deepens with practice, we find our breath being taken away more and more by the ordinary experiences all around us and within us. Nothing special—jut a tiny life expressing itself—singing!—in Winter’s frozen world. – Sylvia Forges RyanRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Thank anyone helping the public for their service…healthcare workers, police, postal workers, etc.Gratitude list for Tuesday: (1) Grateful for the awesome supervisor at Northside that help with a billing challenge I was having. (2) Grateful for time with my sponsor and going over my 12th step. (3) Grateful for the relationship we have built over the years. (4) Grateful for being able to hear things that don’t feel good. (5) Grateful for knowing I’ll get answers to why I am feeling so bad after my test tomorrow. (6) Grateful someone I know that is very sick with Covid is turning a corner.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Please keep a beautiful soul named Georgia in your prayers. I forgot to add her to the prayer list yesterday. She is fighting Covid and is on a ventilator.A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Pray for someone you don’t like…wish for them all the good things you want for yourself and those you love.Gratitude list for Monday: (1) Grateful for an amazing nurse at Northside when I went to the drive thru for my Covid test. They didn’t have me listed and she tracked someone down at my doctor’s office at 7:30am. (2) Grateful for getting to see a co-worker I haven’t seen in over 9 months. We couldn’t hug, but seeing her felt great. (3) Grateful for the shares at my home group and especially the newcomers that attended. (4) Grateful for being able to get all the medical tests I need. (5) Grateful for a session with my old therapist and the plan we made. (6) Grateful for a really yucky experience that forced me break a habit I wasn’t able to stop on my own. (6) Grateful for everything I have learned this year, especially the painful stuff.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

I Am A Thrivalist
Weekly prayer list below:As I look back on my life, realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Keep your side of the street clean and own your mistakes.Gratitude list for Sunday: (1) Grateful for reaching out to my old therapist and trying a new way of working together. (2) Grateful for really nice ladies at the place I went to get glasses. (3) Grateful for a kind woman that works in the produce department of Publix. (4) Grateful for letting go of expectations and allowing myself and others to be where they are without judgement. (5) Grateful for someone that went out of their way to help me. (6) Grateful for my friendly neighbors whenever I am driving. (7) Grateful for getting several things done on my to do list and being ok with the items still there (8) Grateful for plans to see my coach tomorrow. (9) Grateful for walking in the sun a bit while out and about. (10) Grateful I want to be clean. Another young person lost their life to the disease of addiction.Prayer List:I know the power of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough. Let me know when I can remove a name on the list.I always say a prayer for those that have nobody to pray for them.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO THIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Friend had a bad tractor accident. Coming along well but still needs prayers.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading. --The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.--Jim and Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son after a battle with cancer--Mom of Elaina Truilio – Tested positive for Covid.--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges. --Melissa Gross – REALLY needs prayers for her health-currently in a rehab for an infection--Barbara Montana – prayers for her and her husband who is recooperating.--Billie B – needs prayers for her health-Lynn – Had cancer surgery last week; She gets pathology report next week and that decides further treatment.-Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Erin – has a complicated pregnancy and needs prayers--Lydia Brown-Jennings and family - Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--Family of Nathan Wright. – Gd knows what is going on and what is needed.--My neighbor & his wife are both quite ill. Trying to get to Mayo Clinic in MN for possible answers and help.--Becky Ruppe – Fighting for her life; her son Ben & husband James have to stay healthy.--Recovering addict that is hurting. Gd knows who it is.--Former classmate & their family – sibling just died of corona virus--Kharizma – my friend’s infant granddaughter is in the hospital with blood clots in her brain--Jamie Estes – health problems so bad he had to shut down his business.-- Susan Melissa Gross – Endless health problems. Just went through yet another surgery--Suzanne Brueckheimer Zea – significant health issue--Paul Beeker – Continued health challenges--Hanya Chaya bas Malka – Single mom of young child with liver cancer. Last hope is aggressive therapy to give her 6 months-1 year. Nothing else has worked & it keeps growing.--Marti Driskell – being treated for cancer again; --Jimmy M of Detroit--Joyce Kahn- in quarantine after heart valve replacement and lymphoma (9th round)--Ellen Landriau- in rehab after emergency appendectomy and pneumoni--John Caleb & his family – baby with a congenital heart defect.--Liz – Diagnosed with Lupus and learning how to live life with it.--Benita Williams – Young lady with stage 4 cancer going thru aggressive chemo. --Lady with 20 yrs in recovery needs strong prayers – Gd knows why.--Judy – prayers that she stay strong and positive and that they caught her cancer in time. --A single Mom & her two daughters; Gd knows the situation & what is needed.-Janice – continued good health.--Marv – Veteran with dementia and health issues. Has several surgeries coming up.--Carole –needs strength being a caregiver to Marv-Michael – a friend of a friend was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer-Joni David – Breathing issues and nodule on her remaining lung--Thomas, the brother of a very special lady recovering from surgery and got an infection--Chris-pray for his 2 children, parent and firefighter brothers & friends; 42yo had a massive heart attack in the line of duty. --Bryant Jones – recovering from motorcycle; driver was texting while driving--Heather – a woman in Texas facing cancer & chemo for the second time.--Judy – sister of friend; cancer and no money other than her fixed income; requires significant assistance in day to day living due to confusion and day to day living;--Lindsay McClure – granddaughter of my neighbor. Acute Leukemia and getting stem cells.--Tom Wester is being treated for blunt force trauma to the brain in 7 areas.--Henya Chaya bas Malka – Single Mom whose cancer has returned & starting chemo again--Whitney – 30yo having treatment for MS. Went thru one round and has to have an unexpected second round.--Jenie Coleman- Complications from Type 1 Diabetes & doesn’t have money to pay for meds.--Nancy S. - has severe GI issues with pain. Praying for answers, solutions and healing.--Joni and Steve R battling cancer --Benyamin Dov Ben Peninah Perel Ruth – --Ora Malka bas Ruchel--Nicole – serious complications after surgery--Braxton--Miriam Barucha bas Aviva--Tzipora Fria bas Yenta Ruchel - Fell on ice and hit her head. She had to quit practicing medicine--Friend’s son-in-law has complications to his brain tumor--Mike Campbell – Fighting lung cancer--Cem – survived surgery; many more to come.--Chaim Meyer ben Ora MalkaYou are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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Let people do what they need to do to make them happy. Mind your own business, and do what you need to do to make you happy.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Before you speak ask yourself: Is it kind, it is true, is it necessary.Gratitude list for Friday & Saturday: (1) Grateful for the nice chats on the drive home. (2) Grateful for knowing it was time to come home. (3) Grateful for one last beautiful sunrise before leaving Hilton Head. (4) Grateful for an NA meeting I feel safe attending and love. (5) Grateful for finishing my 12th step and having a new perspective on some things. (6) Grateful I have a stomach test on the 31st. I got really sick again yesterday. (7) Grateful for a thoughtful gift from a neighbor. (8) Grateful a kind neighbor got my mail and packages and offered to do it whenever I go away. (9) Grateful for listening to my body and not my head. (10) Grateful for knowing I need to talk to my sponsor before speaking.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. – Eleanor RooseveltRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Remember not everyone can celebrate the holidays with family…be kindGratitude list for Wednesday: (1) Grateful for starting to read a book I read many years ago…open to changing how I think. (2) Grateful for a relaxing day of nothing. (3) Grateful for finding a great coffee shop close to the hotel. (4) Grateful I wasn’t stuck in the elevator too long. It was about 10 minutes and that was scary enough. (5) Grateful for a chat with the bellman at the hotel. He has an amazing attitude even though he isn’t making much money due to it being off-season. (6) Grateful for feeing s relaxed.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. Maya AgelouRandom act of kindness idea of the day: If someone is short or unfriendly, ask if they are ok.Gratitude list for Tuesday: (1) Grateful for good news from my sleep study. (2) Grateful for meeting several artists. (3) Grateful for a reminder that there are no coincidences. (4) Grateful for meeting an 80 yo store owner and her telling me I cheered her up because she was having a tough time. (5) Grateful for seeing the beautiful sunrise and the beautiful day. (6) Grateful for feeling so relaxed, not having to be anywhere or do anything until I am ready.You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Fear does not stop death. It stops life. And worry does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Tell 3 strangers you are smiling at them under your mask.Gratitude list for Monday: (1) Grateful for a morning NA meeting with a topic I needed. (2) Grateful for sitting on the balcony listening to the ocean. (3) Grateful for writing and getting out some of my feelings. (4) Grateful for a walk on the beach. (5) Grateful for a chat with a couple I met at the hotel Saturday. Turns out he is in AA. (6) Grateful for the newcomers that came to our home group, a couple from Atlanta. (7) Grateful for nice chats with random strangers. (8) Grateful for the beautiful weather. (9) Grateful for visiting art galleries and seeing lots of beautiful local art. You are special so be good to yourself today! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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My blog isn't working currently, but I wanted to share my thoughts.I THOUGHT I WAS DOING BETTER THAN I WASHave you ever thought you were doing well and then suddenly realized you weren’t? That is what I am currently working my way thru. Things seemed relatively ok considering we are in the middle of a pandemic, I don’t socialize much and have been eating everything not nailed down for months. I thought I was being loving and gentle with myself. Each morning my gratitude list is easy to write. After all, there is always so much to be grateful for when I pay attention. Looking back, I can see things were building up, but I chocked it up to a moment of judgement, a spiritual hiccup, etc. I would get frustrated when I was normally patient, angry when most times I would have compassion and make fun of myself rather than being loving. Just blips and nothing else I kept telling myself. I didn’t want to talk to anyone other than sponsees or work related people.When I realized I hadn’t gone walking in ages, something that helps me physically and mentally and didn’t want to, flags started going up. Something inside wasn’t right. The peace I normally feel seemed more fleeting than the feelings described above. I’m not about making excuses for things, but rather acknowledging them, doing the work and moving on. Gratefully I made plans to visit Hilton Head for the week. There is something about listening to the ocean and watching the waves come to short that feeds my soul. Writing this post, it feels like something is loosening up inside. I’m hoping someone else might relate to what I am going thru. I don’t know how this chapter ends, but admitting something is going on, accepting that it is part of my journey and doesn’t make me a horrible person and being in the solution already feels better. I think I am going to go take a walk on the beach for whatever amount of time, and see how it feels. The sun is out, it is breezy and the temperature is comfortable. Honestly, I really don’t want to, but I know how good it always makes me feel. Sometimes I need to move my body and my mind will follow. If anyone can relate to what I shared, please post how you are walking thru whatever you are experiencing. We may not be able to hug each other with our arms, but we can by sharing our hearts. ... See MoreSee Less
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