MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Make Time for Gratitude and Laughter
by Cynthia Runge
No matter what your circumstances, there are probably a few things (or maybe just one thing) for which you can be grateful.
I belong to a family law roundtable which is comprised of divorce professionals who work in all aspects of the divorce sphere. I think our group is comprised of a great bunch of folks, who are interested in making a positive impact and difference in the lives of their clients.
Every February (except last year due to Covid), our group has hosted a gathering around Valentine’s Day to meet up, reconnect and have fun. This year, we had a double whammy event, because we held it on Ground Hog’s Day! To celebrate this, we even purchased an adorable stuffed ground hog as a gag gift for the winner of our sole trivia question: “How many bottles of Pol Roger Champagne did Winston Churchill consume during the course of his life? (Multiple choice options: a. 11,000; b. 19,000; c. 35,000; d. 42,000). P.S If you want to know, email me back for the right answer! (P.P.S. we are out of groundhogs). See pictures from our party below! I’m very grateful that we have built such a great network of professionals and that we can help and support each other (and our clients).
Although a “Valentine’s Day” party for divorce professionals might seem a little macabre, the irony of it makes me smile (at least when planning it and attending the event). Connecting with others who also work with divorcing individuals and who understand the multi-dimensional dynamics of working in this field is validating, and comforting.
When you are going through a divorce, it may be hard to feel grateful or to find humor in your situation. But no matter what your circumstances, there are probably a few things (or maybe just one thing) for which you can be grateful. Gratitude practice, even if it is for one small thing, can make a huge difference in one’s ability to cope and find a reason to move on. What are some things for which you are grateful? We’d love to hear!
This article appeared in our Winter 2023 Newsletter.
