gratitude

September 7, 2020

Thanking “the forgotten people”

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Lifework, Personal Power

September 7, 2020

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07September

I see a lot of “Heroes work here” signs around town. The banners and signboards spotlight ongoing appreciation and gratitude for workers whose daily vocations are laudable. Sometimes, though, the intended recipients seem limited to predictable categories: Law-enforcement and medical workers. Although they certainly are heroes, these aren’t the only people whose work is essential to society’sMORE...

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December 20, 2019

Unremarkable

By Bob Sitze

In Mind/Body, Personal Power, Soul Searchings, Words

December 20, 2019

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20December

At my stage in life—and with my collected genetic predispositions hugged tightly around me—I am happy to announce that I am by and large “unremarkable”. For those of you keen enough to notice a hidden meaning in this word, my thanks for your remarkable insight! Yes, this is a medical term of great importance, bestowing great joy. As the recipient of some of the finest medical tests available fromMORE...

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September 3, 2019

Labor Day observations

By Bob Sitze

In Arcania, Current Events, Lifework

September 3, 2019

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03September

At this time in my life, I think about work differently than when I was working in a specific profession. Several of those musings took place during worship at our church the day before Labor Day, which prompts the following quiltwork of thoughts. At my age, I am rewarded for the various personal and volunteer roles I am immersed in—the pay is just different. In a way, I’m still being paid—IMORE...

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November 20, 2018

An older man gives thanks

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Lifestyle, Pleasure/Pain

November 20, 2018

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20November

Although our culture is already rushing towards Christmas, I’m sticking with the delightful prospect of celebrating Thanksgiving first—reflecting on the thoughts and actions of being thankful at this stage in life. Consider what follows here as the thankful thoughts of an older man. Perhaps someone not unlike you…? To set these ideas in context, you should know that I’m very happy to be an oldMORE...

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July 10, 2018

Lessons from the natural world: Vulnerability and humility

By Bob Sitze

In Lifestyle, Mind/Body, Personal Power, Soul Searchings

July 10, 2018

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10July

  In these later decades of life, I have come to see even more fully the value of being immersed in the natural world. The lessons I learn from being among nature’s small and large wonders form the basis of this series of blogs. Today’s thought: The natural world reveals our vulnerability and inspires our humility.   Let me ask you a personal question: When and why do you ever feelMORE...

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June 15, 2018

Old people who say thanks

By Bob Sitze

In Mind/Body

June 15, 2018

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15June

I have every reason to be grateful for my life; maybe you do, too. Today I want to focus again on how, as an older adult, we may be especially suited to be one-person gratitude powerhouses—making “thank-you” one of our mantras for living fully. While you’re reading this blog, let your imagination roam to all the places where you experience thanks-worthy actions, relationships, favors andMORE...

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May 7, 2018

They deserve to know….

By Bob Sitze

In Lifework, Relationships, Time

May 7, 2018

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07May

  It’s likely that your life has been packed with the blessings given to you by mentors, coaches, teachers, sponsors, counselors, pastors, youth group leaders, employers, supervisors and other people who helped you become who you are today. They deserve to know how their investment in your life turned out! Few of these individuals expect to know the eventual results of their efforts on yourMORE...

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January 29, 2018

Thank your doctor(s). . . . now!

By Bob Sitze

In Arcania, Lifestyle, Personal Power, Relationships

January 29, 2018

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29January

I am the fortunate beneficiary of medical care from a variety of doctors. I count most of their service as a kind of miracle, and so thank God for them by expressing my gratitude to each of these blessed folks in any number of ways. Today I want to invite you into that same mindset. First, let’s admit that doctors—and all other health-care professionals—deserve our thanks, and that they may notMORE...

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December 28, 2017

Full of (past) years

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Pleasure/Pain, Relationships, Time

December 28, 2017

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28December

  One of my end-of-years practices is to find quiet time during the holidays for the purpose of reviewing the year(s) past, and for looking ahead to the coming year. (My future-imagining is dependent on joy- and gratitude-filled recollections of the past.) It’s one of the life rituals that I cherish highly. The lengthening string of my years stretches past easy recollection. As I siftMORE...

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November 30, 2017

The dependables in my life

By Bob Sitze

In Lifestyle, Personal Power, Relationships

November 30, 2017

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30November

  Knowing that I am a certifiably dependent older adult, I have come to realize the good news that I am surrounded by people who are dependable. Some are easy to spot: Family and friends who are there when I need them, watching me carefully and ready to spring into action. They’re bound to me because of love and shared experiences. These are the folks I have no trouble asking for assistance;MORE...

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