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About Gratitude Squared

I’m Mary and write on my blog, Gratitude Squared. I prefer creativity with artistry sprinkled with bits of philosophy, previously a university scholar, compassionate for others, and deeply involved in advocacy and inclusion for human rights for people with disabilities. In 2017, I was diagnosed with a serious illness and prepared to die. However, nearly five years later I am very alive and extremely grateful to see life’s joys daily. Even with a recurrence in 2022, I love sharing aspirational and inspirational messages, and want to help you find your own gratitude. Thank you for going along this journey.

Events That Make The World Go Round – Story of Carmen Tarleton (Audio)

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On February 22, 2021 I learned the story of #CarmenTarleton when watching the #TodayShow. It was a terrible story of domestic abuse and survival. This post is an example of #gratitudelite according to my categories posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

This posting is an audio version of the earlier post for persons who prefer to listen rather than read posts. It is a perfect example of how one individual may find #gratitude even in the midst of unspeakable experiences.

#CarmenTarleton

Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra (Audio)

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After 32 posts on #gratitude I developed this classification system to assist us in understanding different types of #gratitude. On February 28, 2021 I posted the narrative titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra. To date, there are now well over 60 posts and I now label each topic posted for ease of understanding each type of gratitude. I hope this will be helpful to all as we continue our journey and follow our pathways to joy and fulfillment. On March 9, 2021, I posted an organizational Model within GratitudeSquared.com to label all of the posts to date. Henceforth, I will tag the type of gratitude within each posting. For example, this post is tagged as #gratitudeultra.

There is no better or lesser type of gratitude, just more momentary or sporadic, versus deeper and more emotionally long lasting forms of gratitude.

For individuals who prefer to listen to posts, or who prefer to experience posting through sight and sound, I offer this audio version of the three categories of gratitude: #gratitudezero, #gratitudelite, or #gratitudeultra.

Each and every day it is always your choice to find your #joy.

#Gratitudezero or #Gratitudelite or #Gratitudeultra Your Choice!

When Gratitude is a Surprise (Audio)

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On February 17, 2021 I noted this sign above a local theater and it made me excited about the future during this pandemic. This audio version is classified as #gratitudezero following the #gratitude classification categories I posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

Soon?

How Will You Spend This Day (Audio)?

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On a wintery day on February 12, 2021, I was thinking about what would the day bring? This audio and video posting reminds us that every day is different and every day is special and unique. This posting is classified as #gratitudezero following the classification for #gratitude that I posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

How did you spend today?

Today Is Your Special Day (Audio)!

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This was my third post on February 6, 2021 and defined the term #gratitudesquared, the name of my site. This post is an audio version of the original posting for persons who prefer to listen rather than read. I categorize this post as #gratitudelite following the classification system I posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

What does gratitude squared mean?

Each And Every Day… (Audio)

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This was my second post on February 6, 2021 as I began to map out my journey to gratitude with all of you. I created this audio version for persons who like to listen rather than read, and/or who like the experience of seeing and hearing daily inspirations. This posting is classified as #gratitudelite according to my posting on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

Welcome to Guide to Gratitude (Audio)!

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My first posting on #gratitudesquared was February 5, 2021. You have ALL been so supportive of these posts that I created an audio version for those who do not read, or prefer to listen. This post is tagged as #gratitudelite following the classification categories for #gratitude which I posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

Welcome to Guide to Gratitude

I Found A Surprise After Breakfast (Audio)

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On February 21, 2021 I posted after my breakfast. For persons who may not enjoy reading, I post this audio version of that post for your listening pleasure. This is a #gratitudezero category of #gratitude following the classification for #gratitude that I first posted on February 28, 2021 titled, Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

Our Gratitude Stream (Audio)

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On February 7, 2021 I first posted a narrative on the source of my own gratitude stream based on my Mother’s teachings and parenting of me. This is a topic that is #gratitudeultra according to the categories I described in my posting on February 28, 2021 titled, “Your Choice: Gratitude Zero, Gratitude Lite, or Gratitude Ultra.

I read the posting to several individuals who did not read because of various disabling conditions and they seemed to value the messages for #gratitude from this audio version. Please enjoy listening to how gratitude is derived from your #moralvirtue, based on the teachings of values, beliefs, and ideals molding your own character as you move toward adulthood. Some of these values are taken directly from my mother’s poetry which was published in a book, A House Inside of Me Poetry by Marian Elsie Blake by Mary Blake Huer, available on Amazon.com.