The Season of Gratitude
As our Thanksgiving holiday here in the US is around the corner (November 27th) and our Canadian friends have already celebrated their Thanksgiving (October 13th), I am reminded to think about Being Grateful. We are all so busy with this wonderful adventure called life. It is easy to just keep going day in and day out without taking the time to simply think about what we are grateful for in our daily lives. I was recently challenged by one of my mentors, Chris Osborn, CEO of Coach Training Alliance, to answer the questions: How does gratitude manifest itself in your life? What is the role of gratitude in coaching? As I thought about my response to these questions, the Cornucopia popped into my mind and I found a great history of the Cornucopia dating back to 15 BC. Check it out! Gratitude manifests in my life through so many ways I see gratitude on many levels: Basic Gratitude: So grateful for a roof over my head, food on the table and “safe” place to live, where I am free to go for a walk in solitude and peace. Physical Gratitude: For the life I have lived so far with a healthy body and mind. (well most times a …