7 S teps to T hankfulness How a Gratitude Journal Can Help You See Life’s Beauty
3 Start by writing about memories will be profound, and you’ll see how much beauty can pack itself into one year. 4 When you’re writing, don’t just settle for one sentence. Really explore why you were grateful for that moment or person. 5 Once you’ve written out last year’s occurrences, start working day by day. You can note simple situations like the person at the grocery store who smiled at you or when your grandson calls you. If you can’t find anything positive, look harder and open up your heart to the wonderment of the world. 6 Write every day. Sometimes it might be a few sentences, and sometimes it might be a few everything in the last year you were thankful for. Often these
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive, especially around the holidays. Family gatherings can make those without a place to call home feel rather lonely. But that loneliness can be turned into something productive by looking for life’s beauty every day. Writing in a gratitude journal may seem trivial, but have you ever tried it? It’s easy to think about situations you’re grateful for without writing them down, but taking a few minutes to jot down joyous moments has a much more profound effect than mere reflection. Here is how a gratitude journal works. 1 Find a small notebook that you can stow away easily and access without complications. 2 A pen is a great way to let yourself feel the permanence of your thankfulness, so skip the pencil. Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 is Medicare Annual Election Period. There are exciting benefits for 2019 plans. If you are satisfied with your current plan and have no desire to make changes, no action is needed on your part. However, if you are not satisfied with your current plan or desire additional benefits, I recommend a brief review of plans offered in your area. If your income has decreased, please call to see if you qualify for help with your Medicare cost.
pages. Just make sure it’s focused on a positive situation. 7 At the end of the month, take time to read back through all the fantastic points you made. Maybe it’s an episode of your favorite TV show that reminded you of watching your kids play at the park. Or it’s possible you wrote about someone in your family who had a child. There is no situation too great or too small for you to find joy in. Thankfulness doesn’t have to be profound; you just have to be willing to see it.
S piced P umpkin S eed C runch
INGREDIENTS
• 1 large egg white • 1 teaspoon light agave syrup • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds • 1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk
4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
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together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated.
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