Gratitude is a philosophy for living, or being. Being grateful is a conscious choice, one that can become a habit, a habit that will enrich your life, and the lives of those around you. Rise above and triumph over what are really temporary inconveniences, delays, and hardships that do not threaten your existence. Ignore social…

“Woke up, got outa bed, dragged a comb across my head. ” (Lennon/McCartney) Who are you when you wake up in the morning? Well, of course you are you, but which version of yourself are you? Will you be getting up on the right, or the wrong side of the bed? Some days we awake…

A Scribe’ Musings:  Part 2 The altruistic (unselfish or philanthropic) volunteer technically gives with no intention of gaining any return, but this, I think, is impossible. The giver contributes their energies for free but is repaid in many of the ways mentioned in the previous paragraph. We express gratitude for all that we have received by…

A Scribe’ Musings:  Part 4:    To volunteer to do something is to offer to help someone else or a group of people, as an unpaid worker or assistant. You come forward, on your own initiative, or step up, to give of your own time, energy, talents to assist or support others. Volunteering is at…