Sunday Seven

Sunday Seven - 52nd Edition

2008-05-10T20:29:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's Day

As we welcome a beautiful Mother's Day weekend, we invite you to end this week and begin the next by --

Telling 7 memories of your mother;

Telling 7 qualities you admire about your mother;

Listing 7 reasons you are glad to BE a mother; or

Making 7 ways in which you plan to be a better mother than you have been in the past.

If you are not in the Mother's Day frame of mind, you can, as usual --

Reflect on things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
Anticipate (and allow us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
Celebrate steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
Recognize acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
Request support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
Inspire and enlighten us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 51st Edition

2008-05-03T18:34:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the 51st edition of SUNDAY SEVEN.

We'd like to share in your thanksgivings or concerns as we take time on the weekend to consider and evaluate the course of our lives. So.....

What are you thankful for this weekend?

What has gone well for you?

What have you struggled with?

What events have you enjoyed?

Who are the people whose lives have intersected positively with yours?

What particular concerns are on your mind?

Write your Sunday Seven, and then hurry back to give us the URL for it so we can visit and read it.

Sunday Seven - 50th Edition

2008-04-25T22:52:00.003-04:00

Welcome to Sunday Seven - Edition 50!

We are celebrating half a hundred editions of Sunday Seven this week!

I hope you will join us in writing a blogpost in appreciation of life. Here's how: Just write a post on your blog and link it here so we can all visit.

Your post can tell what has:

made you smile
touched your heart
prompted you to say "thank you"
made you appreciate your life even more?

Take time now for:

-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up;
-letting us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies.

Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 49th Edition

2008-04-18T10:15:00.004-04:00

Welcome to Sunday Seven - Edition 49!

I guess this edition should be called Weekend Seven instead of the usual Sunday Seven. Since I will be out of town and possibly out of internet-reach Saturday and Sunday, I will post our weekly invitation early!

Join us Sunday Seveners this week in appreciating life. Here's how: Just write a post on your blog and link it here so we can all visit. You post can tell ......... what has touched your heart . . . made you smile . . . prompted you to say "thank you" . . . made you appreciate your life even more?

Take time now for:
-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies.

Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 48th Edition

2008-04-12T17:10:00.005-04:00

Because I strongly believe that the expression of gratitude builds more gratitude and leads to a positive life direction, I wouldn't like to see Sunday Seven fall by the wayside. So, in response to Carol's request, I will host Sunday Seven as best I can until her life's pace settles down a bit and she can take back over the reins of this meme.

That said, let the positive sharing begin!

Welcome to the 48th Edition of Sunday Seven!!

As usual, we invite you to link with each of us in sharing our joys, concerns, victories, epiphanies, or whatever else you'd like to share. Our goal is to become a community in which we can take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

When you have posted your Sunday Seven entry, leave a comment here, so that each of us can come by and read what you've had to say. I'll get mine posted when the sun goes down -- it is too absolutely gorgeous outside to sit at the computer right now!

Happy Weekend!

What's with Sunday Seven

2008-03-29T23:17:00.002-04:00

Several people have asked me about Sunday Seven. What's going on with it? Why has it been inactive, etc. I work full time, and in addition to that I maintain three other blogs and two other websites. I just don't have time to keep up with Sunday Seven. I LOVE Sunday Seven, and I think it's a wonderful meme. There are only 24 hours in a day, though, and I can't keep it maintained.

So, if you'd like to take it over, let me know. I'd be glad to turn over the "keys" to you.

Sunday Seven - 47th Edition

2008-03-01T13:49:00.002-05:00

Happy March!!

As we begin to see signs of Spring, why don't you take time now for:

-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 46th Edition

2008-02-23T09:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Weekend, Sunday Seveners!

We're glad you are joining in the weekend celebration of the joy of living. In the belief that replaying and focusing on the positive aspects of our lives leads to a greater sense of gratefulness and a stronger desire to contribute positively to the world, and in the hope that we can gain strength and joy from sharing these with one another, we Sunday Seveners take one blogging opportunity each week to share seven blessings, joys, or tidbits of news from the past week or seven expectations for the coming week.

If you are new to this site, welcome! We'd love to have you join us. Just write your post, take a header from this site if you'd like, leave us a comment so that we will know to come read your post, link your list to this site so that readers can find other Sunday Sevens to read, and then visit around to see what is happening in the lives of other participants in Sunday Seven. (You might also like to use Mr. Linky to create a link to this site for the information of any non-participants who read your blog.)

Sunday Seven - 45th Edition

2008-02-16T13:40:00.003-05:00

Let the Good News begin!

Join in the weekend celebration of the joy of living. In the belief that replaying and focusing on the positive aspects of our lives leads to a greater sense of gratefulness and a stronger desire to contribute positively to the world, and in the hope that we can gain strength and joy from sharing these with one another, we Sunday Seveners take one blogging opportunity each week to share seven blessings, joys, or tidbits of news from the past week or seven expectations for the coming week. We'd love to have you join us.

Just write your post, take a header from this site if you'd like, leave us a comment so that we will know to come read your post, link your list to this site so that readers can find other Sunday Sevens to read, and then visit around to see what is happening in the lives of other participants in Sunday Seven. (You might also like to use Mr. Linky to create a link to this site for the information of any non-participants who read your blog.)

Sunday Seven - 44th Edition

2008-02-10T14:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the 44th edition of Sunday Seven. Please leave a link to your own Sunday Seven in Comments. Enjoy this opportunity to write about seven things you're thankful for, seven goals for the coming week, seven blessings from the past week, or seven of whatever you'd like.

Sunday Seven - 42nd Edition (weekend of January 25-27)

2008-01-25T19:09:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the 42nd edition of Sunday Seven. Since we didn't have a 41st edition posted here at the home page last week, I originally had this as week #41. However, some of you posted a SS last week. So I've changed it to week 42 to keep it accurate. WELCOME!

Here is your opportunity to end a week and begin the next by --

*Reflecting on things you're grateful for or meaningful events from the past week;
*Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
*Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
*Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
*Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
*Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

Sunday Seven 40th Edition

2008-01-13T08:29:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the 40th edition of Sunday Seven. Please leave a link to your own Sunday Seven in Comments. Enjoy this opportunity to write about seven things you're thankful for, seven goals for the coming week, seven blessings from the past week, or seven of whatever you'd like.

Sunday Seven - 39th Edition

2008-01-06T09:28:00.000-05:00

Happy Epiphany, Sunday Seveners!

The first Sunday in 2008 offers an opportunity for us to reflect on 2007. In what areas did my life meet its potential last year? How can I rearrange my priorities to make 2008 better? Here is your opportunity to end a week (and a year) and begin the next by --

Reflecting on things you're grateful for or meaningful events from the past week;
Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 38th Edition

2007-12-22T01:07:00.000-05:00

Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent!

Christmas is almost here. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful time of rejoicing. During this time of celebration and praise, take time now for:
-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.
We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies.
Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness.
As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 37th Edition

2007-12-14T18:55:00.000-05:00

Happy Third Sunday of Advent!

It's hard to believe there are just a few days till Christmas! What are you thankful for this holiday season? What has touched your heart . . . made you smile . . . prompted you to say "thank you" . . . made you appreciate your life even more?

Take time now for:

-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;

-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;

-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;

-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;

-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;

-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 36th Edition

2007-12-08T09:32:00.000-05:00

Happy Second Sunday of Advent!

It's hard to believe there are less than three weeks till Christmas! What are you thankful for this holiday season? What has touched your heart . . . made you smile . . . prompted you to say "thank you" . . . made you appreciate your life even more?

Take time now for:

-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 35th Edition

2007-12-02T09:15:00.000-05:00

Happy First Sunday of Advent!
Take time now to sit back, relax a few minutes and think of the past week and the coming week.

is your opportunity to end this week and begin the next by --

-Reflecting on seven things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven - 34th Edition

2007-11-24T19:49:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
I'm sure you've all been as busy as we have. Now is the time to sit back, relax a few minutes and think of the past week and the coming week.

Here is your opportunity to end this week and begin the next by --

-Reflecting on things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
-Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
-Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
-Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
-Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
-Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Sunday Seven 33rd Edition

2007-10-06T17:02:00.000-04:00

Happy October Weekend!

September seemed to fly by, and now we welcome a beautiful October weekend.

Here is your opportunity to end this week and begin the next by --

Reflecting on things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
Anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;
Celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal;
Recognizing acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
Requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
Inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way.

We invite you to link with each of us in sharing these joys, concerns, victories, or epiphanies. Let's take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better

Sunday Seven 32nd Edition

2007-09-29T05:53:00.000-04:00

Happy Autumn Weekend, Sunday Seven Participants!

Another beautiful and welcome weekend has arrived.
We have had the opportunity to live, love, and enjoy another week of life.
Here is your opportunity to end this week and begin the next by --

reflecting on things you're grateful for or seven meaningful events from the past week;
anticipating (and allowing us to anticipate vicariously) upcoming events on your horizon;

celebrating steps of progress you've make toward a goal or acts of kindness you have observed or performed;
requesting support for the week coming up -- let us know what you're concerned about;
inspiring and enlightening us-- if new understandings have come your way;

As usual, we invite you to link with each of us in sharing our joys, concerns, victories, epiphanies, or whatever else you'd like to share. Our goal is to become a community in which we can take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

(BTW, we've missed you during our short sabbatical!)

Just close your eyes and imagine that we are ALL here! -- Dunn River Falls, Jamaica

Sunday Seven 31st Edition

2007-09-08T05:23:00.000-04:00

Another weekend has arrived.

We have had the opportunity to live, love, and enjoy another week of life.

Here is your opportunity to end the week by listing:

seven things you're grateful for
seven meaningful events from the past week
seven upcoming events on your horizon.
seven things that made you happy last week.
seven steps of progress did you make toward a goal.
seven acts of kindness this week you observed.
seven acts of kindness you performed.

If you need support for the week coming up, let us know what you're concerned about.
If you have had new understandings come your way, enlighten us!
What are you looking forward to in the coming week?
What are some of your goals for the future?
Are there seven people to whom you plan to offer support in the coming week?
What are some of the inspirations you have found for making next week a great one?

Happy Weekend!!

Sunday Seven 30th Edition

2007-09-01T11:03:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the 30th edition of Sunday Seven.

This is a place where you can finish one week and begin the next by listing seven things you're grateful for -- or by telling of seven meaningful events from the past -- or letting us know of seven upcoming events on your horizon.

What made you happy last week?What progress did you make toward a goal?What are you looking forward to in the coming week?Did you observe seven acts of kindness this week?Did you perform seven random acts of kindness?If you've had a great week, we'd like to hear about it.If you need support for the week coming up, let us know what you're concerned about.If you have had new understandings come your way, enlighten us!

Leave the link to your SUNDAY SEVEN in comments. Then enjoy visiting each other's SUNDAY SEVEN.

SUNDAY SEVEN is for the weekend - not just for Sunday. So go ahead and publish your SUNDAY SEVEN on Saturday or Sunday.

Sunday Seven 29th Edition

2007-08-25T12:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Weekend, SS Friends!

Another weekend has arrived. We have had the opportunity to live, love, and enjoy another week of life.

Here is your opportunity to end the week by listing

seven things you're grateful for
seven meaningful events from the past week
seven upcoming events on your horizon.
seven things that made you happy last week.
seven steps of progress did you make toward a goal.
seven acts of kindness this week you observed.
seven acts of kindness you performed.

Or,

If you need support for the week coming up, let us know what you're concerned about.
If you have had new understandings come your way, enlighten us!
What are you looking forward to in the coming week?
What are some of your goals for the future?
Are there seven people to whom you plan to offer support in the coming week?
What are some of the inspirations you have found for making next week a great one?
Can you offer seven bits of advice for more fulfillment in life?

Sunday Seven 28th Edition

2007-08-18T14:49:00.000-04:00

Happy Weekend, Sunday Seveners!

As you complete one week and begin another, join the Sunday Seven Bunch --
-- by listing seven things you're grateful for
-- or by telling us about seven meaningful events from the past week
-- or by letting us know of seven upcoming events on your horizon.

What made you happy last week? What progress did you make toward a goal? Did you observe seven acts of kindness this week? Did you perform seven acts of kindness?

If you've had a great week, we'd like to hear about it. If you need support for the week coming up, let us know what you're concerned about. If you have had new understandings come your way, enlighten us! What are you looking forward to in the coming week? What are some of your goals for the future? Are there seven people to whom you plan to offer support in the coming week? What are some of the inspirations you have found for making next week a great one? Can you offer seven bits of advice for more fulfillment in life?

As usual, we invite you to link with each of us in sharing our joys, concerns, victories, epiphanies, or whatever else you'd like to share. Our goal is to become a community in which we can take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

Happy Weekend!!

Sunday Seven - 27th Edition

2007-08-04T10:20:00.000-04:00

Good Saturday, Morning, Sunday Seven participants. Carol has had an unusually busy week with travel, house-building, family illness, and getting ready to return to teaching; so I am posting the Sunday Seven invitation this week.

Welcome to the 27th Edition of Sunday Seven!!

As usual, we invite you to link with each of us in sharing our joys, concerns, victories, epiphanies, or whatever else you'd like to share. Our goal is to become a community in which we can take our minds away, for a couple of days, from the task of just "making it through the day" and focus on inner growth, self-improvement, new understanding, and thankfulness. As a community, we can each take strength from each other and offer encouragement to others as we get to know each other better.

When you have posted your Sunday Seven entry, leave a comment here, so that each of us can come by and read what you've had to say. I'll get mine posted when I get back home. I am off the to Friends of the Library annual book sale!

Happy Weekend!