At the beginning of November I challenged myself to a 30-Day Gratitude Challenge.  I knew that it would add extra work to my already hectic schedule.  But I also knew that the timing was good.  November is one of my favorite months AND Thanksgiving was right around the corner.  Plus, everywhere I went people were talking about the coming U.S. elections.  And regardless of who they hoped would win—there seemed to be a lot of fear, anger and worry associated with the process.  Hurricane Sandy was also looming on the horizon. I knew I needed to take the focus off those things outside myself and place them firmly on the good that I have in my day-to-day life.  Hence, the gratitude challenge was born. [Read more…]