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Well, I only tried the short journaling with 3 beautiful thoughts each day for a week. But I can say that looking back on what I wrote gives me great pleasure. It's like a feeling of calm comes over me and the tension of the day is released.

They're wonderful reminders of what I have to be grateful for. I think I may go back to the good old handwritten journal, but I like the short-but-sweet format.

Have you given the 3 Beautiful Things a try? How did it work (or not) for you?

1. Feeling like a kid again - played a recorder with the rest of the "class" (parents) at school open house.
2. My husband cracking me up with a silly joke that only we find funny.
3. Quiet time relaxing with the family.

1. The boy and his buds having a marshmallow battle - sticky but hilarious!
2. Its Wednesday!
3. I'm sleepy and can curl up in a warm, comfy bed.

1. My cousin makes me smile with a kind email that lifts my spirits.
2. Son & I play games, eat popcorn and just relax (without tv or video games!)
3. The day is ended, it is quiet in the house and its time for sleep.

It was a really weird month. We’ve faced illness, and the death of a relative and a family friend’s son (both of whom were only 47.) Not trying to depress you. Really. These sudden shocks to the system just kind of put everyday concerns into perspective.

And make me think about how I want to live my life. I don’t want to “live like I was dying.” Although it’s wise to keep in mind that we don’t always have the time we think we have.

I’d rather take a cue from my almost 9 years old son. He throw… Continue