Giving thanks can be good for your well-being

How to reach the full impact of giving thanks

Gratitude directed to other people and to God, rather than lists of things to be thankful for, increase feelings of empathy and generosity among those feeling grateful.Nate Edwards, BYU This Thanksgiving, as you consider who and what you are thankful for, new research says to focus on the who, rather than the what. Gratitude directed toward people and toward God unlocks gratitude’s “virtues,” including empathy and indebtedness that lead to lovi…

Giving Thanks

Next to a dozen small, white mounds, the caption says, “It’s Native American Heritage Month, and we’re rolling in the dough.” Haha. The post was by Hooker’s Grill, a Stockyards establishment co-founded seven years ago by two Native Americans. Mother Kathryn Hooker and daughter Ruth Hooker opened their small, cozy, open-air spot primarily to sell onion burgers and a popular Native American treat called the Indian Taco, hence the dough. Food, Ruth…

Give thanks by paying it forward

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Eddie Adelman is a writer who lives in Belfast. His book  of columns and short essays is called “Don’t Get Me Started.” I did a lot of hitchhiking in my youth. If you recall, hitchhikers were a fairly common sight back in the 1960s and ’70s. I had a real desire to see …

Giving Thanks and Doing Good

Gobble, gobble y’all. Thanksgiving week is here — with Santa rolling down 34th Street to greet the season of goodwill and giving.

Giving thanks can be good for your well-being

For many, Thanksgiving can be a source of anxiety, conjuring up thoughts of hectic travel schedules, long hours in the kitchen and uncomfortable conversation with family members.

Giving Thanks

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