Thanksgiving

Open Your Eyes to Beauty and Grace 


A dear friend forwarded this to me as a Thanksgiving wish.It moved me. 

I hope that it does the same for you.

After all, can we not find thanksgiving in every day?

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FW: Pass It On Inbox x Louise Perrin Oct 5 (2 days ago) to me Happy Thanksgiving!! From: Margaret Cuomo [mailto:margaretcuomo@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 3:54 PM To: Daniel Pandke; kim/george wandziak; Louise Perrin; Sarah Anne; Tony Cuomo Subject: FW: Pass It On   From: jpritchard@bell.net To: jm.pritchard@ymail.com Subject: Pass It On Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:24:42 -0400 I just had to pass this one on. If you never learn the language of gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness. A father and mother kissing their dying little girl goodbye. If you are wondering why all the medic people are bowing: in less than an hour, two small children in the next room are able to live thanks to the little girl's kidney and liver.

A father and mother kissing their dying little girl goodbye. If you are wondering why all the medic people are bowing: in less than an hour, two small children in the next room are able to live thanks to the little girl's kidney and liver.

Thank you for allowing me to share.

Love, Francine

The OVL Project ~ Day 23

What are you putting out there?

This is one of those expressions I use often (much to the chagrin of my family and friends).

Of course, they put it right back at me when I comment on things in an unflattering or negative way. 

In each moment we have a choice about how we choose to respond in any given situation. Sometimes

it's as easy as going on a word diet. Remove negative words from your vocabulary like no, don't, loser,  

stupid or yucky;)  Be easy on yourself. Start slowly by choosing one word at a time. Each time #@! 

pops out of your mouth, change it to a more positive word. 

Also, catch yourself if you are commiserating, gossipping or grumpy. You can only change yourself in 

the present moment. Make a different choice. Choose not to participate, redirect the conversation or

 smile. Ask yourself: "How do I wish to respond?" And go there.  Now!

It's as easy as flipping a switch. It does take some practise but the rewards are worth it.

                1.Jump into the pit  2. Say nothing or walk away  3. Look for the good and verbalize it

I believe that what you focus upon expands. If you choose to focus upon the negative, you get more 

negative. Conversely, if you choose to focus on the good, you will get more  good. Choose wisely.

So, what are you putting out there?

I'm sending you good vibes...

:)Francine

The OVL Project ~ Day 22

Be Open To Your Joy

In my last post I talked about how sometimes people choose to be

unhappy because they are stuck in traffic. Today, I was stuck in

 traffic. Go figure! I was listening to the radio and enjoying the

 music. It was a glorious day. I was feeling particularly grateful.

 A new song came on the radio by one of my favourite artists- 

Van The Man- Van Morrison. "Open The Door" is a sweet soulful song 

about opening the door to your heart to see and let  in the beauty 

that surrounds you. It is found in the song on the radio, the bird 

that just flew by or the smile from a stranger.

  

 

      

That is just how I felt. Allowing myself to feel the joy in my 

heart through that beautiful music. What brings you joy? 

Will you open the door, let it in and feel it? 

My heart is open for you.

:)Francine

The OVL Project ~ Day 21

"Make It a Great Day!"-Candice

Choices, choices, choices...

We are bombarded by them all day long yet we often hear people

saying: "I didn't have a choice". "I'm in a bad mood because there

 was traffic, the weather is awful, my alarm didn't go off or the

 kids are sick." You always have a choice as to how you choose to

 feel in any given moment. Happiness and contentment are an inside 

job. When your choices include gratitude and appreciation for

 whatever comes your way, it is easy to see the gift in a situation.

Thank you Candice for giving me today's title. 

In appreciation,

:)Francine

The OVL Project ~ Day 20

Help is on It's Way

Today take notice of all of the people who make your life better. Be

 aware of them, appreciate them whole heartily and see the effect

 your expression of gratitude has on them.



"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." 

             -Leo Buscaglia

At this moment, I am feeling gratitude for my internet provider.

and of course, for you!

:)Francine

The OVL Project ~ Day 19

Change is something you do

I often use the phrase: "Love is an action word."

I could just as well substitute the word "change" for "love".

I keep this quote posted by my desk for inspiration:


"You will never change your life 
until you change something you do daily.
The secret to your success is found in your daily routine."
-John C. Maxwell

Through this blog, I have endeavoured to get you to ponder and act

 upon this simple yet profound concept of gratitude. Today is Day 19 

of 21 Days to heartfelt gratitude. Is your daily practice feeling

 more natural and flowing? Do you feel different? 

With love and gratitude,

:)Francine

The OVL Project -Day 18

Winking at The Moon

Flying high above Toronto, I saw the moon peeking in through the

 plane window. It reminded me of Neil Armstrong, the first man to

 walk on the moon, who just passed away.

His family's statement was so beautiful: "The next time you walk 

outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think 

of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."


Just as Neil Armstrong sent out waves of wonder and possibility to a

 generation, so too does your participation in The OVL Project send

 out waves of love and kindness throughout the world. 

Just envision the Universe smiling down upon you.

:)Francine