November 18, 2025 – Appreciation
“What counts can’t always be counted; what can be counted doesn’t always count.”
—Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
theoretical physicist, philosopher, Nobel Prize winner
“Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are.”
—Bethany Hamilton (born 1990) surfer
First Light, First Thanks
Coffee, beautiful sunrise, a beautiful quality to the silence of a new day dawning.
Shared Light
An elegant metaphor: appreciation; passing along warmth, light, and encouragement.
One person – a teacher, a mentor, a parent – is gently lighting another’s candle from their own – a small, intimate gesture of gratitude, appreciation, and connection.
The Everyday Helpers
“Thank you for what you do.”
An Appreciation Ritual
Today we raise a glass… to the ones who keep us laughing.
Vacation Photos
Elder Karnya recently returned from the Swiss Alps, where she learned to play the accordion, and her cat learned the fiddle. She wanted to share some photos….
