tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post4274147275955575475..comments2024-03-09T00:24:14.856-05:00Comments on Crystal Collier: Young Adult Author: How to Find Happiness A-Z: GCrystal Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-59450248581012385422013-05-01T11:31:06.440-04:002013-05-01T11:31:06.440-04:00Was expecting a linky or a sign up or something. ...Was expecting a linky or a sign up or something. Oprah had someone on her show a few years back that suggested people write a what I'm grateful for journal to prove to themselves their lives were better then they thought. <br /><br /><a href="http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Bridge and Beyond </a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-18172286126832776652013-04-30T21:50:57.601-04:002013-04-30T21:50:57.601-04:00I am so grateful everyday for little things, but s...I am so grateful everyday for little things, but somedays it's harder to see....this might be a very interesting challenge.<br /><br />Jules<br /><a href="http://adoseofjules.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Dose of Jules</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266021086963308260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-65960263152317824252013-04-10T12:54:28.867-04:002013-04-10T12:54:28.867-04:00Gratitude really is a powerful thing. Thanks for t...Gratitude really is a powerful thing. Thanks for the reminder. Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-31057842360738761852013-04-09T23:33:57.586-04:002013-04-09T23:33:57.586-04:00I have been blogging about one word messages. Grat...I have been blogging about one word messages. Gratitude is a word that lends itself to that way of thinking. Nothing else is needed. Stratozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148600260976577216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-65660937365744388082013-04-08T21:51:40.853-04:002013-04-08T21:51:40.853-04:00It's scary, right?It's scary, right? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-54045889312772657692013-04-08T21:51:14.660-04:002013-04-08T21:51:14.660-04:00Lists are awesome. =)Lists are awesome. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-42407906168594943262013-04-08T21:44:33.376-04:002013-04-08T21:44:33.376-04:00He's pretty cool, eh? :)He's pretty cool, eh? :)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-87772561990909477722013-04-08T21:35:45.780-04:002013-04-08T21:35:45.780-04:00Journals are awesome, aren't they?Journals are awesome, aren't they?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-79606952108250365032013-04-08T21:33:14.711-04:002013-04-08T21:33:14.711-04:00It is awesomesauce. :)It is awesomesauce. :)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-52026893609555958162013-04-08T21:31:37.230-04:002013-04-08T21:31:37.230-04:00And thanks for the return visit! Hey, if you can o...And thanks for the return visit! Hey, if you can only get a couple days in, I'll take it!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-50288122136025978852013-04-08T21:28:54.541-04:002013-04-08T21:28:54.541-04:00Well I think even if people don't express thei...Well I think even if people don't express their gratitude, it makes a difference in us--going out of our way to do something for someone else. It sure is nice though when one of my littles throws their arms around my neck and tells me thank you. *heart warming* Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-10968681526840667972013-04-08T21:24:09.781-04:002013-04-08T21:24:09.781-04:00Ditto, Roberta. I really enjoyed your post.Ditto, Roberta. I really enjoyed your post.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-60530459251033958972013-04-08T21:22:09.143-04:002013-04-08T21:22:09.143-04:00Wow. No kidding. Great tid-bit there!Wow. No kidding. Great tid-bit there!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-90579545145969514952013-04-08T18:19:12.005-04:002013-04-08T18:19:12.005-04:00I feel the same way about my kids--show gratefulne...I feel the same way about my kids--show gratefulness, and I'm more likely to indulge them! Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604805225366129402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-55883333705647040982013-04-08T14:30:25.870-04:002013-04-08T14:30:25.870-04:00Thanks for looking in on my blog. I'm just ret...Thanks for looking in on my blog. I'm just returning the visit. Such wise words. We all have things we should be more grateful for, maybe a list is a good idea.Sally @ Breaking Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358187281658271969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-35157795069113269692013-04-08T14:09:47.337-04:002013-04-08T14:09:47.337-04:00PJ! My daughter loves PJ right now, so I know all ...PJ! My daughter loves PJ right now, so I know all about the Funny Bunnies and PJs extensive list of brothers and sisters. Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-26276777483701011432013-04-08T12:37:32.723-04:002013-04-08T12:37:32.723-04:00Wonderful post on gratitude Crystal. I too turn to...Wonderful post on gratitude Crystal. I too turn to my journal to sort things out. <br />Thanks for your encouraging post. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Margot at <a href="http://devotionals-margot.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Devotional Mosaic</a> and <a href="http://http://sparkmycreativity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Spark My Creativity</a>Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655602086395374599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-30262531226432924632013-04-08T11:49:23.991-04:002013-04-08T11:49:23.991-04:00Very thoughtful post.I love the sound of that chil...Very thoughtful post.I love the sound of that children's book.<br />Anne/<a href="http://cassam-isanyonethere.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Is Anyone There</a>Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-66764876633709042552013-04-08T11:44:43.905-04:002013-04-08T11:44:43.905-04:00What a lovely post. It is good to be reminded to ...What a lovely post. It is good to be reminded to count our blessings because too often we forget how good we really have it. I wish I could commit to listing five things every day, but I am afraid life is too hectic at the moment. NOT that I won't think about it --for a few days, anyway! :) Thanks for the visit to Zoe Cottage!<br />tmorneryswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702378853361498700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-35980274053013229272013-04-08T10:52:15.499-04:002013-04-08T10:52:15.499-04:00Loved your post! I do agree, I think we do more an...Loved your post! I do agree, I think we do more and give more for those who show it really mattered to them. If it makes no difference, why do it? We have a culture that tends to 'look a gift horse in the mouth,' and I think genuine appreciation is so rare that it is becoming a novelty.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog!wsbharkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896808265604736376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-60621277034196194432013-04-08T10:31:16.766-04:002013-04-08T10:31:16.766-04:00Ahh! Gratitude! Yes, I like to stop and be gratefu...Ahh! Gratitude! Yes, I like to stop and be grateful. And I'm grateful that you stopped by to visit my blog!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078955190169848010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-26339155074260335922013-04-08T10:24:42.915-04:002013-04-08T10:24:42.915-04:00I remember reading somewhere (maybe a devotional b...I remember reading somewhere (maybe a devotional book?) that the biggest block to gratitude is pride. When we proudly believe we deserve more, we can't enjoy and be thankful for what we do have. That was a real eye-opener! Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-85565381095854776842013-04-08T09:50:21.365-04:002013-04-08T09:50:21.365-04:00I know? It's totally awesome, right?I know? It's totally awesome, right?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-7641515661761987572013-04-08T09:41:56.675-04:002013-04-08T09:41:56.675-04:00EEK!! It's Not Easy Being a Bunny is one of my...EEK!! It's Not Easy Being a Bunny is one of my favorite PBs!! I used to read it to the kiddos all the time. Awesome!!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-41351783187415347402013-04-08T09:36:30.570-04:002013-04-08T09:36:30.570-04:00Agreed--especially when it's your kids. Of cou...Agreed--especially when it's your kids. Of course, I get rather bashful when someone (outside my family) starts thanking me in person. I'd rather they just grin and pat me on the back. Written thanks? That's totally doable. You don't get to see me blush. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.com