Comments on: Gratitude despite the crisis? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Annie Kate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-475188 Annie Kate Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:34:12 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-475188 Dr. Saltz Thank you for sharing this advice. We do still have a lot to be grateful for even though at times its hard to see. One thing I'm going to add to mine though is if I'm grateful for a person - like my children or spouse - I'm going to tell them how grateful I am they are in my life so they know I am not taking them for granted. Have a nice Thanksgiving. Dr. Saltz
Thank you for sharing this advice. We do still have a lot to be grateful for even though at times its hard to see. One thing I'm going to add to mine though is if I'm grateful for a person – like my children or spouse – I'm going to tell them how grateful I am they are in my life so they know I am not taking them for granted. Have a nice Thanksgiving.

]]> By: Sallie Valentine http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-475100 Sallie Valentine Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:56:47 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-475100 Dear God, We as a nation have set aside this one day to celebrate our gratitude. To give thanks for the abundance in our lives, although this abundance comes to us in many forms such as love, health, intellect; we choose to symbolize this bounty with food as did those who so long ago fled to this land in search of religious freedom. The abundance of the harvest, and that which sustains our bodies. It also serves as a reminder of our gratitude for our minds and hearts that directs our bodies to keep us without want. We also give thanks for those we hold most dear by coming together. Although you made us individuals you call on us to be one in spirit, the community of man. Never before has that seemed more evident than this year. We recently elected our forty- forth president. We are living in incredible times, living a global lesson. I remember John Kennedy giving a speech in 1968 in which he said that the chinese symbol for chaos is the identical symbol for opportunity. How vivid and aprops that statement seems now. So today my prayers, faith, and world view have expanded. For this Dear Lord I give you all the thanks in my heart. Dear God, We as a nation have set aside this one day to celebrate our gratitude. To give thanks for the abundance in our lives, although this abundance comes to us in many forms such as love, health, intellect; we choose to symbolize this bounty with food as did those who so long ago fled to this land in search of religious freedom. The abundance of the harvest, and that which sustains our bodies. It also serves as a reminder of our gratitude for our minds and hearts that directs our bodies to keep us without want. We also give thanks for those we hold most dear by coming together. Although you made us individuals you call on us to be one in spirit, the community of man. Never before has that seemed more evident than this year. We recently elected our forty- forth president. We are living in incredible times, living a global lesson. I remember John Kennedy giving a speech in 1968 in which he said that the chinese symbol for chaos is the identical symbol for opportunity. How vivid and aprops that statement seems now. So today my prayers, faith, and world view
have expanded. For this Dear Lord I give you all the thanks in my heart.

]]> By: Joanne in Ontario Canada http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474939 Joanne in Ontario Canada Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:58:17 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474939 Americans can be thankful That Bush's term is about to end. Americans can be thankful That Bush's term is about to end.

]]> By: earle,florida http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474905 earle,florida Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:51:01 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474905 You know, I grew up in a large family and we had turkey twice a month, it made one great meal, enough leftovers for a second/or sandwiches,and the best homemade soup money can't buy. Come to think of it, we also had ham,but not as often being it was more expensive,but it spread into one/two,meals,sandwiches,and the best pea soup with the ham on the bone, money couldn't buy! Gosh, what's happened to these family's today that can' cook for themselves,making inexpensive nutritional meals,other than Mc'Donald's for dinner three times aweek? Thank God for my large family,that cherished love over wealth..... Happy Thankgiving America You know, I grew up in a large family and we had turkey twice a month, it made one great meal, enough leftovers for a second/or sandwiches,and the best homemade soup money can't buy. Come to think of it, we also had ham,but not as often being it was more expensive,but it spread into one/two,meals,sandwiches,and the best pea soup with the ham on the bone, money couldn't buy! Gosh, what's happened to these family's today that can' cook for themselves,making inexpensive nutritional meals,other than Mc'Donald's for dinner three times aweek? Thank God for my large family,that cherished love over wealth..... Happy Thankgiving America

]]> By: Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474872 Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:26:32 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474872 Hi Dr. Saltz! I feel that material possessions are so unimportant compared to love, family, peace and God's miraculous creation. I can't wait to see my family this season. The hard times won't stop us from loving and laughing together. Also, I have some friends I have adopted as family so I will enjoy sharing the love with them too! In the end, we can't take it with us but I do believe that the spirit within us lives on. I want to spread as much love and compassion as I can. I may not get a second chance. I want to take the time to marvel at the brilliant autumn leaves, sigh at the beauty of a fragile butterfly who somehow defies gravity, or listen to the symphony of a migrating songbird. Life is just too short to not caress each and every living being with awe. So, this Thanksgiving I will be blessed with my family and health. We will miss those who have gone before us and celebrate their lives. Most important, we will share joy and laughter and hold on to each other no matter how hard times get. I wish you and everyone a very blessed holiday. Share the love with someone you know. They may just need it! Peace~ XO Hi Dr. Saltz!
I feel that material possessions are so unimportant compared to love, family, peace and God's miraculous creation.
I can't wait to see my family this season. The hard times won't stop us from loving and laughing together. Also, I have some friends I have adopted as family so I will enjoy sharing the love with them too!
In the end, we can't take it with us but I do believe that the spirit within us lives on. I want to spread as much love and compassion as I can. I may not get a second chance.
I want to take the time to marvel at the brilliant autumn leaves, sigh at the beauty of a fragile butterfly who somehow defies gravity, or listen to the symphony of a migrating songbird.
Life is just too short to not caress each and every living being with awe.
So, this Thanksgiving I will be blessed with my family and health. We will miss those who have gone before us and celebrate their lives.
Most important, we will share joy and laughter and hold on to each other no matter how hard times get.
I wish you and everyone a very blessed holiday. Share the love with someone you know. They may just need it!
Peace~
XO

]]> By: susan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474865 susan Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:06:30 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474865 Knowing that Obama is going to be in the White House soon makes me the most grateful this season. Yes! Barack Obama does give me hope and so does my bankruptcy attorney because my attorney has given me relief from the medical bill collector and the 18% interest I was being charged on my ever increasing giant medical bill from one surgery. This is the first holiday season I really looking forward to~even though we can't really afford gifts this year. Knowing that Obama is going to be in the White House soon makes me the most grateful this season. Yes! Barack Obama does give me hope and so does my bankruptcy attorney because my attorney has given me relief from the medical bill collector and the 18% interest I was being charged on my ever increasing giant medical bill from one surgery. This is the first holiday season I really looking forward to~even though we can't really afford gifts this year.

]]> By: Laura http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474854 Laura Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:27:41 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474854 What crisis? Are you still eating? Does your home have heat and electricity? Then you are way ahead of most of the world. We always have much to be thankful for as each one of us has more than we would ever need, despite what we may be convincing ourselves of. What crisis? Are you still eating? Does your home have heat and electricity? Then you are way ahead of most of the world.

We always have much to be thankful for as each one of us has more than we would ever need, despite what we may be convincing ourselves of.

]]> By: Gregory http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474853 Gregory Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:26:17 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474853 Why is our government so quick to bail out the banks and financial companies when they fail but when the big 3 need help they are run threw the ringer. They are told to restructure and the banks and financial groups like AIG and citigroup get hand outs. Does anyone understand that they are called the big 3 for a reason. If they are allowed to go under its not just the autoworkers that suffer its everyone down to the guy washing the cars on Obamas Main Street. It will be a disaster if they are allowed to go under. Okay they had bad form by flying to DC in there own jets but quite blaming the CEO's. There board of directors wants them to fly that way. Can you imagine if they flew commercial the chance they are taking. I don't see these same congressmen complaining when they are loaned the use of these jets for there own use or when Obama flew all over in a private jet for his use or when the president uses airforce one to fly. When need to get are act together and save this economy and stop pulling hairs. Citigroups Ceo put them in the hole they are in with the subprime morgateges and congress didn't say anything to them just handed them money on a Sunday. Why is our government so quick to bail out the banks and financial companies when they fail but when the big 3 need help they are run threw the ringer. They are told to restructure and the banks and financial groups like AIG and citigroup get hand outs. Does anyone understand that they are called the big 3 for a reason. If they are allowed to go under its not just the autoworkers that suffer its everyone down to the guy washing the cars on Obamas Main Street. It will be a disaster if they are allowed to go under. Okay they had bad form by flying to DC in there own jets but quite blaming the CEO's. There board of directors wants them to fly that way. Can you imagine if they flew commercial the chance they are taking. I don't see these same congressmen complaining when they are loaned the use of these jets for there own use or when Obama flew all over in a private jet for his use or when the president uses airforce one to fly. When need to get are act together and save this economy and stop pulling hairs. Citigroups Ceo put them in the hole they are in with the subprime morgateges and congress didn't say anything to them just handed them money on a Sunday.

]]> By: clark http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/25/can-we-really-eke-out-gratitude-in-the-midst-of-crises/comment-page-1/#comment-474851 clark Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:21:24 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=17456#comment-474851 to whom or what is our thankfulness supposed to be directed? if everything happens by chance should we be thankful or embarrassed when we receive something good in our lives? to whom or what is our thankfulness supposed to be directed?

if everything happens by chance should we be thankful or embarrassed when we receive something good in our lives?

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