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Welcome to our community space to support and celebrate Grateful Living. Please consider reflecting on questions such as these: What am I grateful for? How does gratefulness enrich my life, my community, the world? What is grateful living inspiring me to do? You are welcome to include images and videos to illustrate your reflections…

  • Diane
    Dear friends: My husband has arrived home safe from his trip to Colorado. A sad occasion but also a celebration of the extraordinary life of his Uncle Bill. And much joy in spending time with our daughters. Grateful. I am also grateful for the blessings I was given while my husband was away. I had a lovely reunion dinner with 2 of my former fellow-teachers. Both of these young women are my daughter's age (in their 30's) but yet we are good buddies and always have just the best time when ...

    Dear friends:
    My husband has arrived home safe from his trip to Colorado. A sad occasion but also a celebration of the extraordinary life of his Uncle Bill. And much joy in spending time with our daughters. Grateful.

    I am also grateful for the blessings I was given while my husband was away. I had a lovely reunion dinner with 2 of my former fellow-teachers. Both of these young women are my daughter’s age (in their 30’s) but yet we are good buddies and always have just the best time when we are together….the age difference just doesn’t matter! There is a special kind of bond and fellowship that occurs among teachers…we have been “in the trenches” together so to speak. But the bond I share with these 2 women is extra special and I am so grateful for our unique friendship.

    I also enjoyed browsing the artisan’s market at a local vineyard on Saturday and purchased some fun gifts for the approaching holidays. And the surroundings are so beautiful….vineyards have a unique energy that always speaks to me. Peaceful and serene.

    The rest of the time I breathed in the solitude while also keeping in touch with my daughters….the 3 of us are big on texting! Another thing to be grateful for despite how much I push back against most modern means of communication! It is a special kind of gift to me because talking on the phone exacerbates my tinnitus…and it’s become so fun to send voice messages and texts back and forth with them! And with lots of emojis! 😊

    I woke up this morning to a mysterious and powerful onslaught of anxiety. A few guided meditations and a walk to go visit the cows and horses down the road have helped. Along with being here with all of you.
    Thank you for listening to my musings this day. It brings me joy to know that you are here with your unconditional love, companionship and acceptance. Have a blessed day friends ♥

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  • Mica

    To all of us, and especially those whose medical situations keep them from going far – a daily quote from the past:

    When you can’t go far, you go deep.
    BR. DAVID STEINDL-RAST

  • Diane
    Good morning friends My husband is in Colorado attending his uncle's memorial service, along with several of his siblings. Of all of my husband's extended family (and there are a lot of them...Irish Catholics!) Uncle Bill was the one most dear to him. He was an extraordinary man and he lived a long (87 years) and full life of service. I am so very grateful that he was able to celebrate our older daughter's wedding last year....although his health was failing he and his wife and daughter (...

    Good morning friends

    My husband is in Colorado attending his uncle’s memorial service, along with several of his siblings. Of all of my husband’s extended family (and there are a lot of them…Irish Catholics!) Uncle Bill was the one most dear to him. He was an extraordinary man and he lived a long (87 years) and full life of service. I am so very grateful that he was able to celebrate our older daughter’s wedding last year….although his health was failing he and his wife and daughter (my husband’s cousin) were all present with us on that beautiful occasion. It turned out to be the last time we would see him.

    I am grateful that both of our daughters were able to attend the memorial service as well and grateful that my husband got to spend time with both his girls. We decided that I wouldn’t make the trip out there because of the toll it would take on my health. And it was the right decision…but still it brought me sadness that I wasn’t there with them.
    I am reminding myself that my younger daughter will be home soon for Thanksgiving and all 3 of them will be here for Christmas. Another life lesson that there is always something to be grateful for even in the midst of the sadness and loneliness I have been feeling.

    My husband returns late tonight. In the meantime I intend to visit the annual Fall Artisans Market that is happening today at a vineyard nearby. This is where each year I do most of my holiday shopping. I’m always so grateful to be able to support local artists instead of corporations and big-box stores. It’s such a delight to speak with these amazingly talented people and browse their creations. And my daughters are always enamored with the items I choose for them…along with the stories of the artists who created them.
    I’m grateful that they have adopted the same sensibilities when it comes to purchasing gifts….this is a passion that we share.

    Grateful to be able to spend time with all of you this morning and feeling blessed as always by this sacred community 😇

    ~With grateful love ♥

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    • Serafina

      Dear Diane, Thank you for this tender post. I am so sorry for the loss of your Uncle Bill. Sending you and yours our prayers and hugs.

      • Diane

        Thank you for your kind words Serafina….and for your prayers and hugs. 🙏
        ~With grateful love ♥

    • Pilgrim
      Dear Diane, I am sorry for the loss of Uncle Bill. It seems a wise choice not to make the trip, based on your health history. I have learned that it is certainly possible to remember and honor a life, even when attending services in person isn't possible. I am glad for you that you will see your daughters fairly soon! I have not seen my daughter at a distance since last Christmas. Because of her new job and long jury duty no visit has been possible. So my mother's heart is sure looking forwa...

      Dear Diane, I am sorry for the loss of Uncle Bill. It seems a wise choice not to make the trip, based on your health history. I have learned that it is certainly possible to remember and honor a life, even when attending services in person isn’t possible.

      I am glad for you that you will see your daughters fairly soon! I have not seen my daughter at a distance since last Christmas. Because of her new job and long jury duty no visit has been possible. So my mother’s heart is sure looking forward to Christmas! I hope your visit to the Artisans Market was fun and successful! Be well, my friend!

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      • Diane
        Dear Pilgrim: Thank you for your encouragement I did want to honor Uncle Bill even though I couldn't be there, so I had 5 trees planted in the Gallatin Forest in Montana in his memory. The Arbor Day Foundation emailed me a beautiful certificate which I printed out and put in a frame. My husband gave it to Uncle Bill's family with my love. I am grateful we can share in the coming Christmas joy of having our daughters with us. I am sure you are counting the days with me! ~Om Shanti an...

        Dear Pilgrim:
        Thank you for your encouragement I did want to honor Uncle Bill even though I couldn’t be there, so I had 5 trees planted in the Gallatin Forest in Montana in his memory. The Arbor Day Foundation emailed me a beautiful certificate which I printed out and put in a frame. My husband gave it to Uncle Bill’s family with my love.

        I am grateful we can share in the coming Christmas joy of having our daughters with us. I am sure you are counting the days with me!

        ~Om Shanti and much love my friend ♥

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    • Mica

      Thank you, Diane, for your post. My daughter and her husband recently tried to visit a craft fair near us, where they had once bought me a lovely gift, but it was closed on account of wind! [Such a minor comment on your warm and grateful post..]

      • Diane

        Dear Mica…..I hope that your daughter and son-in-law will get to go to another craft fair in the future. I find them so delightful!
        ~Blessings ♥

        • Mica

          Thank you, Diane – My friend invited me to the ‘harvest fair’ at the near-by convention center next Friday, and I’m excited to go. My daughter lives even closer to it than I do.

  • Ann
    In answering today's question of the day, and acknowledging how self-confidence has helped me 'make it thru the storms' of life, I was reminded of 2 things I'd done to support that self-confidence. The first was to paint several small trivets with "A+" acknowledging all the effort I put into a particularly difficult life experience. I am grateful to the friend who decided we needed to go to the creativity store to create something meaningful after those 'tough days.' The second was to post on m...

    In answering today’s question of the day, and acknowledging how self-confidence has helped me ‘make it thru the storms’ of life, I was reminded of 2 things I’d done to support that self-confidence. The first was to paint several small trivets with “A+” acknowledging all the effort I put into a particularly difficult life experience. I am grateful to the friend who decided we needed to go to the creativity store to create something meaningful after those ‘tough days.’ The second was to post on my fridge an unique greeting card that looks like a graduation certificate and says: “THE REGENTS OF THE School of Hard Knocks HEREBY CONFER UPON You HAVING DEMONSTRATED EXTRAORDINARY RESILIENCE in THE FACE OF ADVERSITY, THIS MASTER’S DEGREE IN CRAP NOBODY SHOULD EVERY HAVE to DEAL WITH. ” At the bottom is a small gold-colored seal and blank lines for “SIGNED” and “DATE”. I am grateful for whoever created that card.

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    • Mica

      Dear Ann – what good ideas! My young granddaughter got an award in school recently [a little piece of paper she brought home]. Her award, in the “Do their best” category, was for: “She asked for help!” She’s lucky to go to a school that gives such awards.

      • Ann

        Thanks, Mica, for sharing the story of your granddaughter’s award. How very special, creative and meaningful to receive an award for asking for help, something that in my past world was frowned upon (basically shamed) and being as self-reliant as possible was praised, nurtured and honored.

        • Mica

          Me too – I suffered thru college calculus without ever getting in touch with any of my classmates for help!

    • Diane

      Aahhh…..Ann! Thank you for sharing this…it made my heart smile real big 😄 I am reminded once again of the healing power of creativity. Serendipity because I have been thinking quite a bit about creativity lately and realizing that it comes in many forms.
      I say “bravo” to you for receiving with humor and grace your hard-earned master’s degree! I am inspired by how you turned adversity into positive energy and self-confidence.
      ~Om Shanti friend ♥

      • Ann

        Thank you, Diane, for acknowledging the value of a simple gesture that proved to be helpful after living with so much sadness.

  • Mica

    To Ann and all – my son recommended a wonderful[!!] workbook for letting go of anxiousness and all sorts of distress. His coach recommended it to him, and I’m delighted and amazed at how it is helping me:
    Coming to Wholeness: How to Awaken and Live with Ease (The Wholeness Work Book 1)
    Connirae Andreas

    • Ann

      Thank you, Mica. I’ll take a look at that book. I appreciate the suggestion.

  • Ann
    Today's question-of-the-day about differentiating between feeling grateful and being grateful is perfect for me right now. I recently noticed that when I am aware that I am not feeling grateful and pause to consider what feeling is present within me, I realize that I feel a form of anxiousness. And, in further contemplation, realize that I'd ascribed a greater value to the activity at hand than continuing with my main goal these days of cultivating gratefulness. I am truly grateful for this webs...

    Today’s question-of-the-day about differentiating between feeling grateful and being grateful is perfect for me right now. I recently noticed that when I am aware that I am not feeling grateful and pause to consider what feeling is present within me, I realize that I feel a form of anxiousness. And, in further contemplation, realize that I’d ascribed a greater value to the activity at hand than continuing with my main goal these days of cultivating gratefulness. I am truly grateful for this website and the opportunity it offers.

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    • grateful sea

      Dear Ann, isn’t it wonderful? ps I am still smiling when I think of the endearing story you shared (how you chose your icon 🙂 Wishing you a day of “great fullness.”

      • Ann

        Thank you, Grateful Sea, for your reply. I loved your reply to the question-of-the-day, too! It has truly been a great-filled day!

        • grateful sea

          Thank you, Ann. I do not often try to answer the question-of-the-day so I am grateful that you pointed me toward yesterday’s. I liked your musings on the universality of gratefulness. Being a lover of words, I like thinking of the symbols and sounds for “thank you” and “peace” (and other good things) in many languages.

  • Mica

    Hooray for the wonderful Welcome! banner and thanks to the lounge participants and gratefulness staff who suggested and made the banner. Hugs to all!

  • Anna
    dear Serafina and you all here in the Lounge and in the staff, I feel I have done a little thing ... seeing my name sounds strange, I feel a deep and calm joy but also a question arises spontaneously in my heart: "who am I, so that my is name is indicated here, because somehow at the root of this fantastic image "Welcome", at the door of this Lounge? " However, I offer my feelings to you, to Saoirse, to the staff and to all my friends in this community, with a deep bow for your support, love, t...

    dear Serafina and you all here in the Lounge and in the staff, I feel I have done a little thing … seeing my name sounds strange, I feel a deep and calm joy but also a question arises spontaneously in my heart: “who am I, so that my is name is indicated here, because somehow at the root of this fantastic image “Welcome”, at the door of this Lounge? ”
    However, I offer my feelings to you, to Saoirse, to the staff and to all my friends in this community, with a deep bow for your support, love, trust and work.

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  • Ose

    Yes, dear Serafina, like Anna and Diane mentioned already, your photo is such a beautiful and inspiring door to warmly welcome all visitors here. Thank you so much for your heartfelt and immediate engagement. I am touched by your discussing with the Gratefulness-team spot-on on Pilgrim´s suggestion of inserting your very beautiful photo as an entry to the lounge and creating the lovely invitation to this sanctuary we all treasure so much. A little bouquet of roses for your joy, dear friend.

    • Serafina
      What a beautiful gesture! Thank you Ose for this gorgeous bouquet, when I close my eyes and picture the image I can smell them! Truly this was a team effort! Anna planted the seed, Pilgrim's idea took root and then you all nurtured it. My colleagues greatly appreciated your thoughtful consideration of others so Saoirse went right to work on creating the 'welcome' image and posted it. You are all the Gratitude Lounge gardeners...you tend to it, and each other, with love, compassion a...

      What a beautiful gesture! Thank you Ose for this gorgeous bouquet, when I close my eyes and picture the image I can smell them!

      Truly this was a team effort! Anna planted the seed, Pilgrim’s idea took root and then you all nurtured it. My colleagues greatly appreciated your thoughtful consideration of others so Saoirse went right to work on creating the ‘welcome’ image and posted it.

      You are all the Gratitude Lounge gardeners…you tend to it, and each other, with love, compassion and friendship. Thanks to each and every one of you for your kindness! Sending, joy and blessings into your days. ❤

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      • Pilgrim

        Dear Serafina, Saoirse and the whole team, along with my friends here in the lounge, thank you for taking this idea to heart and supporting it along the way – with this beautiful artwork and words of kindness. Many blessings. We walk together, day by day!

  • Anna

    Thank you Serafina! A wonderful Welcome is the door for the Lounge!
    ❤

  • Diane

    Oh! One more thing…..I see that we have a new “Welcome” heading on our Gratitude Lounge page. 🙂 It is delightful…thank you Serafina and all for being so receptive to the ideas offered here in this beautiful community.
    ~Namaste

  • Diane
    Dear friends: It is evening here and the sun is slowly setting in the Northeast U.S. Darkness is coming earlier these days...preparing us for the winter months to come. There is a peace that settles over the farmland this time of day, at this time of year. Twilight has a mystical aura surrounding it and I am embracing it. I just stepped outside to take it all in with a deep cleansing breath and a gentle stretch. Sister moon is so bright! And the smell of a fire coming from someone's chi...

    Dear friends:

    It is evening here and the sun is slowly setting in the Northeast U.S. Darkness is coming earlier these days…preparing us for the winter months to come. There is a peace that settles over the farmland this time of day, at this time of year. Twilight has a mystical aura surrounding it and I am embracing it. I just stepped outside to take it all in with a deep cleansing breath and a gentle stretch. Sister moon is so bright! And the smell of a fire coming from someone’s chimney nearby…I love that smell!

    We have a frost warning in the forecast for tonight so I picked the last of our little ‘candyland’ tomatoes that we have been so enjoying these last few months. They are aptly named because you can just pop them in your mouth…they are indeed as sweet as candy!

    I am not feeling my best physically today but I was able to get some groceries for my lovely neighbor and visit with her for awhile…she is so dear to me. She is 80+ years old and a widow and will be moving soon to live with her daughter’s family. It is a good move for her…she is rattling around in that big house all by herself after losing her husband last year. But I will miss walking across the road to see her. Still, I am grateful that she will only be about 15-20 minutes away so we can still have our regular visits and I know she will be well taken care of.

    Lovely people…..these are among the things I am grateful for today. As I finish typing this the darkness has arrived….brother sun has gone to sleep here in Northeast U.S. In a few hours I will be asleep too…..goodnight and sweet dreams my friends ♥

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  • Carla
    Good day & evening to all, as you scroll through the reflections. I was not able to stop by on Tuesday, but I can today. There is a hint of sunshine at my window which stirs Hope, as Nov can be quite gray here in a northern USA state. I lift in prayer those who’re living outside among the elements of their state/country because of the lack of housing resources. May political & social resources be unshackled to provide the structures & supportive services that are needed. Blessings ...

    Good day & evening to all, as you scroll through the reflections. I was not able to stop by on Tuesday, but I can today. There is a hint of sunshine at my window which stirs Hope, as Nov can be quite gray here in a northern USA state. I lift in prayer those who’re living outside among the elements of their state/country because of the lack of housing resources. May political & social resources be unshackled to provide the structures & supportive services that are needed. Blessings to you all this day, new & seasoned spiritual pilgrims who gather here; sharing how you Seek & Find the Light on your path. Namaste

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  • Mary

    I have been away for a bit. I’m not sure how long.
    As I have been reading comments, sharings, and blessings
    I am reminded of the great love, wisdom, and kindness, that I am blessed with in this gratitude lounge. You all keep me inspired and I am bowled over by the goodness and kindness of this group.
    I am floored by the great wisdom, generosity and love. May you all be blessed and know joy.
    Mary

    • Diane

      Mary…this is indeed a special community. A miracle of sorts…. and I join you in your gratitude.
      ~Blessings ♥

    • Anna

      ❤

    • Pilgrim

      Thank you , dear Mary, And thank you for the blessings that you are and offer to us here.

  • Mary
    Dear Serafina and All, You posted a beautiful picture with the word Welcome a day or two ago. Pilgrim commented that it would be wonderful to have that picture at the top of the Gratitude Lounge page. This would be exactly in line with Anna’s desire to be more welcoming to people who are new to the Gratitude Lounge! Pilgrim’s idea is excellent!! Could we do that? Could your Welcome picture have its home at the top of the Gratitude Lounge page? Please find a way and let us know. Thank...

    Dear Serafina and All,
    You posted a beautiful picture with the word Welcome a day or two ago. Pilgrim commented that it would be wonderful to have that picture at the top of the Gratitude Lounge page. This would be exactly in line with Anna’s desire to be more welcoming to people who are new to the Gratitude Lounge! Pilgrim’s idea is excellent!!
    Could we do that? Could your Welcome picture have its home at the top of the Gratitude Lounge page? Please find a way and let us know.
    Thank you!
    Mary

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    • Serafina

      Hi Mary, So good to hear from you! I shared everyone’s loving ‘welcome’ comments at our team meeting yesterday.  We are all moved by the generosity of spirit shown here!  We discussed Pilgrim’s idea too.  Unfortunately the image I posted would get cut off in the space the system allows up at the top of the page …but know that we are exploring other ‘welcome’ image options. Thank you and bless you all for being such a vital part of this beautiful community.  💕

  • Diane
    Loving thoughts and gratitude in my heart for all of you....each and every day but especially today on this our common prayer day. Thank you our dear Ursula for this gift. ♥ I am reminded on days like today, when tinnitus is spiking, that I do have the blessing of "quieter" days. When struggling with fibromyalgia pain I can be grateful that I can still take a walk down the road to say "hello beauties" to the horses in the field behind our farmhouse. And I can look up at the brilliant blue ...

    Loving thoughts and gratitude in my heart for all of you….each and every day but especially today on this our common prayer day. Thank you our dear Ursula for this gift. ♥

    I am reminded on days like today, when tinnitus is spiking, that I do have the blessing of “quieter” days. When struggling with fibromyalgia pain I can be grateful that I can still take a walk down the road to say “hello beauties” to the horses in the field behind our farmhouse. And I can look up at the brilliant blue sky and see both brother sun and sister moon! And all the leaves of this season bursting with color…..orange, red, and yellow. I am enjoying fall more this time around, determined to embrace the coming winter and practice hygge. 🙂

    ~Sending love with gratitude for all of you, my faithful companions. Blessings ♥

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    • Mica

      Dear Diane – One of our yogi friends thought tinnitis was an ongoing ‘Om’ – I’m not sure if he experienced it though… Mine is generally forgettable, but I’m hearing it now that you mention it. Not bothersome, but probably quieter than yours. Fibromyalgia, though – pain is such a pain, and so often debilitating mentally and emotionally, too. Hugs!

      • Diane

        Mica…..I love the idea of an ongoing ‘Om’. I will try to remember that when my tinnitus is being particularly annoying! Thank you for sharing and for your hugs! ♥

        • Mica

          It could be a hi-pitched Om, couldn’t it? Not low pitched like the ones we did in Yogaville, but still a simple Om

    • Pilgrim

      What a beautiful reflection dear Diane – thank you. Through your writing I can picture this beautiful place that is home to you. May you be well, my friend.

      • Diane

        And may you be well my dear friend. So grateful for you ♥

    • Mary

      So beautiful, Diane!
      The things we focus on truly do become bigger.
      I appreciate hearing how you deal with your difficulties and pain
      and then spend time doing and appreciating those things that bring you joy.
      So beautiful and wise. Such an important reminder.
      I needed to hear this today and I am taking all of this in.
      Thank you for blessing all with this beautiful post.
      With love,
      Mary

      • Diane

        I am sending love right back to you my friend. I am so grateful for you ♥

  • Ose

    Happy Tuesday prayer day to all who share here! Special warm hugs to you, all so kind here, all so friendly and openly sharing, showing up and being supportive to each other. A great community of friends. Blessings to all of you. May light shine into all of your being, warm you, enlighten and give you peace. May His love be with all who share and visit here, and beyond.

    • Pilgrim

      Thank you for your kind and lovely words of blessing, dear Ose. Warm hugs to you, my friend.

    • Mary

      Thank you for your beautiful blessing Ose.
      I feel especially touched by your words.
      Sending love and blessings back to you.
      💕💕. Mary

    • grateful sea

      Thank you, dear Ose. Blessings to you and warm wishes for a peaceful night, helpful dreams, and clear energy of the morning.

      • Ose

        Dear grateful sea, your prayer really did help, I woke up relatively refreshed although I went to bed late and as I am on duty today until midnight, I am especially grateful for your loving support. Thank you very much for your kindness. I hope you had good rest also.

        • grateful sea

          Dear Ose, I am humbled. I am blessed, I am deeply grateful for our connection. I want to tell you of an experience I had that night, just after our exchange. A healing mantra came to me and a thick layer of hurt that I could not even name fell away from my heart. Spontaneous, so surprising. It has taken me a few days to process, and still I don’t know how to write about it. But I want you to know, dear Ose, it was your blessing, your kindness that set it in motion. Thank you, my friend.

          • Ose

            My goodness, dear grateful sea. Your healing from a thick layer of pain is touching me deeply. It is such a joy to be witnessing this grace of healing happening to you and I can hardly find words either, bringing tears to my eyes, humbling me. My dear friend, blessings to you. May you be carefully lead to the new which awaits you. Deeply grateful, with greetings from my heart, Ose

      • Ose

        Thank you dear grateful sea. Clear energy tomorrow would be wonderful. Hope you will have a sound and restful sleep and feel refreshed tomorrow, when a day full of beauty may be waiting for you.

    • Diane

      Your blessings always touch my heart dear Ose. I am grateful for your generous and caring spirit.
      ~Om Shanti friend ♥

      • Ose

        Om Shanti, Diane. Grateful for your being here with me and all of us.

    • Anna

      🌷

  • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

    In other parts of the community it is Tuesday. Ursula’s Prayer Tuesday. I miss seeing her here. I keep her and her family in prayer, and as I posted a short time ago, all of you.
    I apologize for being brief. It is all that I can achieve right now.
    My heart holds what I cannot write. You all are dear to me.

    • Mary

      Dear Alicia,
      I miss Ursula too, very much so.
      It is so good to see you, Alicia.
      I admire the way you now have
      your lovely picture as your icon.
      You are very dear to this community
      and I so value your presence.
      Love to you Alicia💕💕
      Mary

    • Diane

      And you are dear to us Alicia. Be well friend and know that you are being held in love.
      ~Om Shanti ♥

    • Ose

      Hope you feel better soon, dear Alicia! Thank you for your prayers for Ursula and her family, gratefully joining you, as in your being with each one here. You are in my prayers. May you be well.

    • Anna
      don't apologize, dear Alicia. Instead, I thank you for reminding us of this recurring event, this special day of prayer. We chose this day when our dear friend Ursula asked us to pray for her, together, as if we were in a circle, one day a week. And now that she has passed away, we continue to honor her, praying for all those who need spiritual support and discernment in this common journey. We certainly mean healing from diseases but also from other kinds of challenges. But I would also add t...

      don’t apologize, dear Alicia.
      Instead, I thank you for reminding us of this recurring event, this special day of prayer. We chose this day when our dear friend Ursula asked us to pray for her, together, as if we were in a circle, one day a week. And now that she has passed away, we continue to honor her, praying for all those who need spiritual support and discernment in this common journey. We certainly mean healing from diseases but also from other kinds of challenges. But I would also add that our prayers want to be a song of gratitude for the abundance of gifts, among which friendship is one of the greatest.
      Friendship also offered us by participating in this Lounge, on this site, where, if we want it, we can freely share our sorrows and our joys.

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      • Mary

        Well said Anna. Thank you! 💕💕
        Mary

      • Pilgrim

        Thank you, dear Anna. I love that you write how our prayers want to be a song of gratitude for the abundance of gifts, among which friendship is one of the greatest. I feel this way, also. May all be well and feel supported and heard along the journey of daily life.

    • Mica

      Prayer day yet again – thank you for reminding me, Alicia. Hugs to you.

    • grateful sea

      Thank you, dear Alicia, for being here with us. I join you in lifting into the light all in this community and send special wishes that you will be feeling better soon. Sent with love from grateful sea.

  • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

    Hello, dear friends , old and new, praying for you all. Love you all. I’m so grateful to read so many posts.

  • Dottie
    I am grateful for long-term sobriety, for physical and mental health, for a good brain, for a roof over my head, clean water and nourishing food, for my job and my education, for healthy children, the love of a kind and generous partner, for good friends and for those that raised and nurtured me. I am blessed beyond measure and even though I can get caught up in my own self-absorption and fears of the future, my experience has shown me that there is an Abiding Presence that wants me to experien...

    I am grateful for long-term sobriety, for physical and mental health, for a good brain, for a roof over my head, clean water and nourishing food, for my job and my education, for healthy children, the love of a kind and generous partner, for good friends and for those that raised and nurtured me.
    I am blessed beyond measure and even though I can get caught up in my own self-absorption and fears of the future, my experience has shown me that there is an Abiding Presence that wants me to experience peace, joy, love and safety. I feel compelled to share this knowing with others. I trust that I will be shown how to do that. In the mean time, I try to stay out of my own way and just repeatedly say to the Universe, “Thank you.” – a deeply felt, resounding “Thank you!”

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    • Ose

      A deep thank you for sharing your gratefulness with us. From my heart, welcome, Dottie.

    • Diane

      Dear Dottie…..thank you so much for sharing your gratitude with us here in this sacred space. I hope you will continue to visit with us. Abiding Presence is such a beautiful way to describe what is sometimes difficult to put into words.

      Peace to you this day. Om Shanti ♥

    • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

      Dear Dottie, I read your post last night. I found myself thinking if I could speak to you directly, I would tell you sobriety takes great stamina, determination, and the deepest courage. I would not consider “ self- absorbed” as a description in the latter of your post . You are living in sobriety for the sake of others as well as yourself. Honoring you, Alicia

    • Mary

      Welcome Dottie.
      Thank you for sharing your gratefulness.
      I first started posting on this site about three years ago.
      I am especially fond of the Gratitude Lounge.
      You will find many good, kind hearted people sharing here.
      I hope to hear more from you soon.
      Sending love
      Mary

    • Anna

      Dottie, reading a gratitude post is always a nourishment for the soul, so thank you!

    • Pilgrim

      Dear Dottie, thank you for sharing all that you are grateful for with us here. For me, these are reminders not to forget the gifts and grace I have been given.

    • Ann

      Thank you, Dottie, for sharing and being a voice in cultivating gratefulness.

    • grateful sea

      Beautiful, Dottie. Thank you for sharing your gratefulness.

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