by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 4, 2017 | inspiration
Tis the Season for merriment! Just look around at the decorations, carols, and parties, all building excitement. “Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing. You’re...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 27, 2017 | inspiration
We are now in full “holiday mode” – planning, preparing and plotting how to make this celebration perfect. So much time and energy we expend chasing the “to do” list. We are so busy getting caught up in the hustle and bustle that we sometimes miss the best part....
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 20, 2017 | inspiration
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think the real reason is because Thanksgiving is a simple gathering of loved ones counting their blessings. No gifts, no cards, no extensive build up to the day, merely a day set aside to be grateful. How refreshing! In all the...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 15, 2017 | inspiration
If next month is the time to be “merry”, this is the month to be grateful. Gratitude, being the lynchpin for a happy life, is the official celebration kicking off this holiday season. We don’t build a happy life being grateful during the Thanksgiving holiday or when...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 5, 2017 | inspiration
Recently I ran across a question posted on a FB page, “How do you know that you are doing your best?” One of the respondents wrote that a good nights sleep was an indicator. I used to measure my goodness by the number of thank you notes that I received! Some...
by pattyptakkogutek | Oct 29, 2017 | inspiration
Do you get confused with the pressures of everyday life – family responsibilities, work overload, social obligations, and the growing worldly tensions? Many times I feel my head spinning. Numerous factors pull us away from our real purpose of this earthly...
