The Vision of This Inn.................... 12/31/21

         Can you think of a better way of starting this year than considering your gratitude? 

Neither can I.  This inn's goal focuses on encouraging

Staying On Topic, Not Letting Someone Change the Conversation 12/31/21

     The other day I mentioned to some-one concerns I had with him.  His re-sponse was a doozy.  Instead of addressing what I said, he found fault with how I expres-sed what troubled me.  

      That is a control pattern.  It usually reveals a person skilled at avoiding issues.  We validate their point if we get caught up with the tangent they pre-sent. 

Happiness Is a Choice............ 12/31/21

        We crave happiness.  May the following help us see good times are not in someone else's power to give but in all the joy we take.  Attitude determines how much happiness we will know.

 "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."  Abraham Lincoln e-choed this sentiment when he

Thoughts to Ponder as the New Year Is Upon Us............... 12/31/21

     Happy New Year!

     The following was posted last year on this date.  The ideas still ring true today.   May they encourage and inspire us as we usher in 2022. 

     Here's the post: 

     The New Year is upon us.  It could not come soon enough.  Seeing this year in the rear-view mirror gives us perspective. 

Looking Back at What 2021 Taught Us.................... 12/31/21

     It has happened.

      The year coming to an end.  Time for a review of what transpired in the last twelve months, in this Age of Covid.  Shall we begin? 

Being Careful as to Whom We Relate With..................... 12/29/21

     Last week I was authentic with someone I have known for several years.  Our friendship had been positive, strong, supportive, and encouraging. 

     I asked a question, trying to get clarity about our relationship.  He reacted strongly and negatively.  I loved his response. 

     I was surprised and happy at the same time.  Being the Attitude of Gratitude guy, I was also pro-foundly grateful. What made me

The Focus of Tomorrow................ 12/24/21

    

      I welcome this Advent season.  Thank you for dropping by.   I wish you a time of serenity as we draw near to the date celebrating

A Christmas Angel 12/24/21

  

      At a loss for words, my breath taken away.   This video produces

Second Favorite Christmas Story.............. 12/22/21

   Innkeeper's Note:

   How are things going for you? I re-main very grateful.  I leave a Christmas story I wrote for this inn, my second fav-orite. I hope it makes

Good Will Awakened in the Midst of a Killing Field on Christmas Eve................... ..................12/20/21

WWII photo of the Ardennes Forest

          The following I wrote years ago.  I re-vised it this year.  A tradition is posting it during this season. 

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        I hope life is treating you well. For many, this Christmas season is

Better Relationships, Using the Feedback Formula............ 12/08/21

     The Feedback Formula provides peace of mind and healthier relationships.

     Do you know what helps us when some-one troubles us?  This tool.  It allows us to express our feelings and needs clearly without being aggres-sive. 

      It reveals our response if the prob-lem persists.  We speak our truth, which reduces frustration and increases our serenity and ease when enduring difficulties.