A Beacon of Light

“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”  Gandhi When two adult natives of San Francisco meet, it doesn’t take long before one of them asks “the question.” It’s a very San Francisco question: “So where’d you go to school?” There is no doubt in the mind of either of them…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 30:  “As you reflect back on this month of November, for what experiences, opportunities, or events are you most grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 29:  “As you reflect back on this month of November, for whom are you most grateful? What is it about this person that creates such a strong sense of gratitude in your heart?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

I had the distinct pleasure of speaking on the topic of gratitude at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau last night. It was an absolute delight. About twenty gentlemen attended the event which was held in their meeting hall off what I used to know as Harrold Road. It has a new name…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 28:  “For what challenges in the past month are you able to find reason to be grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life.”  Catherine Pulsifier  For the second time in my life, I am in The Bahamas for Thanksgiving Day. The first time was 51 years ago — November 28, 1974. I was twenty years old and had my whole life ahead of me. At that time, Thanksgiving…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 27:  “What made you laugh or smile this month for which you are grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2025, I invite you to take a few moments to enjoy a bit of Thanksgiving humor. “Thanksgiving: When the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn’t have to cook.”  ~  Melanie White “I can’t cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 25:  “For what in this past week are you able to be exceptionally grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)