The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Tag: Gratitude

  • Surprising Things to Be Grateful For: Part 2

    Tweet Continued from this post… 6. Freedom to say, “Yes.” There are a lot of articles out there that tell you how to forgo your people-pleasing ways by saying, “No.” And I of all people know the importance of doing so. But sometimes instead of automatically saying it, what if we linger a bit? Just…

  • 11 Surprising Things to Be Grateful For: Part 1

    Tweet “It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel I almost decided to skip Creative Friday today and posting all together. But I couldn’t pass up the chance to write something on November 11, 2011 {11/11/11}. And with Veterans Day being today and Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it’d…

  • Having an Attitude of Gratitude

    Tweet   “Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” –The Hausa of Nigeria   It’s easy to get cynical with life the older you get. A friend once said, “Growing older means accepting that less and less of your dreams are going to come true.” You can look at it that…

  • You Have My Permission…

    Tweet One thing we forget when we get to be adults is that we always knew what we wanted to be when we grew up. And we already lived the life that we dream of. There was a time when we were kids when the world was big and scary, but in a single moment…

  • A Short Note of Gratitude

    Tweet People often asks what inspires me. I could say the beauty of nature-the way the wind makes leaves dance, how raindrops capture the rays of sunshine in little perfect beads, or how animals in quiet ordinary moments seem to hold the key to all of humanity. And then there are store windows, art pieces,…

  • Friday Gratitude

    Tweet For a second, forget about your dishes. Forget about the bills that haven’t been paid. Forget about the plans that haven’t been made. For one minute, imagine what your life would be like without all the people you love in it. Imagine the roof under your head suddenly taken. The computer you’re reading this…

  • GMDL 10: Gain More by Needing Less

    Tweet Gain More by Needing Less I know the challenge is all about getting more by doing less. But I think a BIG part of that is gaining more by needing less. Know what I mean? It’s a slight shift in perspective, but one worth noting. What if, for example, instead of working more to…