Thank God for the Blessings and Gifts in Life

Dr. Rob shares words of thanks to God for the blessings and gifts that we receive in life.

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Three good things

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. –Og Mandino

Leading A Happier Life:
As a motivational speaker and executive coach, Caroline Adams Miller knows a few things about using mental exercises to achieve goals. But last year, one exercise she was asked to try took her by surprise. Every night, she was to think of three good things that happened that day and analyze why they occurred. That was supposed to increase her overall happiness. “I thought it was too simple to be effective,” said Miller, 44, of Bethesda. Md. “I went to Harvard. I’m used to things being complicated.” This article shares more about the growing body of research that is beginning to show that happiness can be learned. [Read more]

Be The Change:
Make a practice each day of silent gratitude for the good that happens.

No time for complaining

Constant complaint is the poorest sort of pay for all the comforts we enjoy. –Benjamin Franklin

No Time for Complaining:
There may be a positive byproduct of our troubled times: a decrease in the urge to complain. Job satisfaction is actually up, and according to a December 2008 survey almost 38% of respondents said they were “very satisfied” with their jobs, compared with 28% in 2007, a likely sign that people are grateful they’re still employed. And every week now, we hear reports of workers accepting pay cuts or furloughs without complaint — some of them acts of solidarity to protect jobs elsewhere in their companies. There is also a growing “non complaining” movement that touts the belief that whining doesn’t work as a strategy. This Wall Street Journal article shares more. [read more]

Be The Change:
When you catch yourself complaining about something, try turning your attention to what you are grateful for

21 ways to celebrate life

“There’s a lot happening in many of us. I think you have to celebrate every part. It’s what you are. You have to try to find all of those secret names.” -Cassandra Wilson Read more

The shoe man

My alarm went off. It was Sunday again.
I was sleepy and tired. My one day to sleep in.
But the guilt I would feel, the rest of the day
Would have been too much. So I’d go and I’d pray. Read more

HJ & Donna’s Story

Dear Dr. Kiltz and Staff,

I thank God everyday for the fantastic babies that were finally “given” to us. It was a struggle, we stopped many times, for many reasons: family hardships, emotions, money. We finally gained the strength within ourselves, each other, God and CNY Fertility Center. We became persistent and determined that we were going to have a baby no matter what!

We were triply blessed on Monday, November 21, 2005 with Ryan Joseph 4lbs. 12oz., Chase Michael 4lbs. 7oz., and Emily Lynn 4lbs. 9oz.!!! They were all incredibly healthy and perfect. All of us came home together on that Friday, November 25th.

They caught up to a “regular” baby weight at just 2 months old, and have continued blossoming ever since! It has been over a year now and Emily is walking every which way, Ryan and Chase are trying to walk as well. They are the best babies any parents could ask for. They are blessings every day and I thank God and you all for helping us with our dreams of becoming parents.

With Love and Appreciation,

HJ and Donna