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Have a Heapin’ Helpin’ of Some Freudenfreude
Take your gratitude to the next level this Thanksgiving season with a helping of freudenfreude - the bliss we feel when someone else succeeds.
Community, Support, Access, Independence: Four Positive Themes That Defined Islands of Brilliance in 2020
Mornings in our home always start with coffee and conversation—which often revolves around how lucky we are to do what we do. The joy, the sense of community, the self confidence and advocacy, and the sense of pride that has blossomed over the past eight years really is something we are incredibly honored to be part of.
Seek To Find The Light
I hope you are all doing well and continuing to find moments of joy both big and small. Last night we shared a few of those moments with each other. One example of a beautiful, but simple moment was noticing the light as it came through the kitchen window while doing daily chores.
Gratitude in the Midst of a Pandemic
Last night we started the evening by sharing two words that describe how we were feeling at the moment. And the answers really gave a snapshot of how we might be finding ourselves at a turning point in our collective emotional journey.