A Beacon of Light

Reflection Question of the Day for November 15:  “It’s the middle of November. How are you feeling today?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

“‘No’ is a complete sentence.” Ann Lamott It’s one of those things I’ve done more times than I would like to admit — saying “Yes” to something I really had no desire to do, or without giving it sufficient thought. Can you watch my dog for a few days?… Hey, could you pick me up in Sunnyvale…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 14:  “What did you learn from the most difficult part of selecting your career path for which you are grateful today?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

“If you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything.” Tomie dePaola Emilie Buchwald is a retired writer and editor from the Midwest. She once declared, and I agree wholeheartedly, that “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” I’m sure Ms. Buchwald would agree that grandparents can serve this treasured purpose,…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 13:  “What is the kindest thing someone has said to you in the past month? How did you express your gratitude for their kind words?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 12:  “What can you do for someone today to show them that you care about them and are grateful for their presence in your life?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 11:  “There are many things we all take for granted in life. For what reason(s) are you grateful for the existence of first-responders (police officers, firefighters, paramedics, etc.) in your life?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

“Simple conversation turns strangers into acquaintances.” Jim Manney I can be a bit of an extrovert, though not in every situation. There are times when I prefer to stand back and observe what’s happening around me without being the center of attention. Generally speaking, however, my natural tendency is to engage in conversation with just about anyone…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 10:  “What is one thing for which you can be grateful today?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 9:  “When was the last time you reflected on the gift of your emotions? Whether you are blessed with the ability to feel loved, appreciated, and secure, or struggle with such things as anger, hopelessness, or feelings of alienation, how can you experience your emotions with a sense…