tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post4367252735929663960..comments2023-05-15T19:42:05.251-07:00Comments on The Attitude of Gratitude Inn: Spiritual Weightlifting 9/23/13Pablohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-59167694387215170792013-09-23T22:34:59.030-07:002013-09-23T22:34:59.030-07:00Dear Innkeeper,
When trying to respond with grace...Dear Innkeeper,<br /><br />When trying to respond with grace or kindness, instead of reacting regrettably, I try to do the two following;<br /><br />1. Pause, bite my tongue (figuratively)and walk away, or change the subject; buying time.<br /><br />2. H.A.L.T: I find that I'm most prone to reacting, or overreacting, when I'm Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. Therefore, when I'm suffering from HALT, I need to do just that, stop, take care of whatever distracting needs I have at the time, and then get back on track.<br /><br />On this gorgeous, cool, autumn-esque evening, I am grateful for;<br /><br />1. Leaving work early today at 10:00 AM to go to the gym, swim, chill, and refresh the heart, mind, soul and body.<br /><br />2. An unusual and delightful luncheon rendezvous with my wife at a new-to-us Chinese restaurant in Castro Valley. While the food was forgettable, the occasion was special.<br /><br />3. A glorious, MSG induced, 3 hour nap in the afternoon.<br /><br />4. Fresh figs and coffee at dusk in our organically humble, backyard garden.<br /><br />5. Time and energy to both do my homework and post here!Carl Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18168412345145927553noreply@blogger.com