THANKSGIVING?

What does it really mean to give thanks? Are thanksgiving and gratitude synonymous? Are there nuances in the words that separate them in meaning? Can one give thanks without being grateful? Can one be grateful without giving thanks? Are grateful and thankful synonymous?

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Taken for Granted?

Why do people take things for granted? How much do we take for granted? Is it normally a long list?

Control?

Why do some want to have control above all else? Does it not seem that some people want to control the universe and everyone in it? How does that work-out for them? Has the universe not been controlling itself for quite a long time? Do we still not understand the universe? If we do not understand it, how can we control it?

Can People Change?

Can people change themselves? Would the simple, absolute and obvious answer be, yes? Would the process to make a dramatic change, however, be very complex and challenging? Why is it so difficult to make meaningful change?

SHARE WITH YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

What would you want to share with an earlier version of yourself? What would be your approach? Would you share the wisdom of your years, advice from what you have learned, encouragement or what? Can you remember what you wanted or needed at various times in your life?

STEP-BACK and REFLECT?

Have you ever wished that you could step-off and let the world spin without you, at least temporarily? Have you ever wanted to take a deep breath and get off the treadmill? Have you ever felt like a rat on an exercise wheel?

Surprise?

Were you surprised today? Why? How? What surprised you? Was it a positive surprise? How do you determine that it was or was not positive?
If we eliminate serious bad news or catastrophic events, do you generally like surprises? Do you generally dislike surprises?

Attraction?

What attracts us to other people? What attracts us to pursue some activities over others? Why are we attracted to certain careers? What attracts others to us?

TIME?

Does time dominate your day?
Do you ever wish you had more time?
Does time even exist?

Mother Earth

How do we show respect for this planet, which we call home