The Big Three: Like ET says, phone home

The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, October 12-18.

What I’m grateful for:

—Hmm, two things that go together. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. With Halloween coming later this month, my mind has been on some of my favorite candies. Nothing like being a kid again.

—Calling home. Calls from your kids. There’s nothing else like it. The conversation could be deep or to the point, it doesn’t matter. I love when they call.

—Free time. I had five minutes this morning to clear my head. It wasn’t a big thing. I can’t say I came away noticeably calmer or at peace. I still had fifty million different things running through my head. The five minutes alone though did me a world of good. We all need time like that.

What gave me a smile?

Life can be hard. We have those moments that are tough. But sometimes all we need Is “20 Seconds Of insane courage.”

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33 thoughts on “The Big Three: Like ET says, phone home”

  3. You just inspired me to take a photo of the morning sun casting onto my kitchen wall, all the way into my living room, where it rested on my dog Alice, who was relaxing on the couch. I’m feeling grateful – thank you, Brian.

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  4. Peanut butter cups…yum. I’m learning to love my alternative version…made with applesauce and peanut butter powder but my family thinks I’ve lost my mind. Maybe so…but then there’s more for me! 😁

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  5. Calls from the kids is the best. I don’t get a call for my daughter often but when I do we talk for 2 hours. It just makes my day. My son sends me detailed reports on all of his 4 kids and 2 grandkids about once a week.

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  7. You and I think so similarly, Brian. I really like peanut butter cups! And nothing lights me up like calls from the kids!

    And, I’m using a little of my free time this morning to catch up a little on reading blogs. Glad I did! It wasn’t insane courage, but still…glad I did.

    The part of that movie clip I really resonate with is when the dad tells the son “I like it when you talk”.

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  8. Beautiful post, beautiful clip, beautiful comments. Thank you for sharing. Also, I did an insanely courageous thing yesterday, and I’m still feeling pretty good about it. I 100% approve of insane courage.

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  14. I like the five minute reset too, Brian. There’s nothing like having the presence of mind you are losing your mind, and just slowing it all down to better process what all is going on “in there!” I am sure my mind appreciates the gesture…

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  16. I carved a pumpkin with the grandchildren. Got a long text message, complete with pics of growing children, from family 3,000 miles away. And rode my bike through silence with a background of tree leaves radiating reds, yellows, and oranges. Great task, thanks.

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