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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

    Also….I have been thinking about our friend Manda lately. Missing you dear friend and hope that you had a joy-filled Thanksgiving with Jack-Bear and all those you love. ♥

    • Ose

      Missing you too, dear Manda! Dear Diane, you just wrote your post when I was wondering about our dear Manda. And Nancy, please if you don´t mind, let us know how you are, too! Sorry to have missed a lot of your posts, dear friends sharing here. Later I hope I can share more. Grateful for your patience, and your ear listening. Thank you.

      • Diane

        Yes…Nancy too dear Ose!
        And you can share when your heart and spirit prompt you my friend. In the meantime…we are always connected.♥

        ~Blessings

        • Ose

          So grateful for your warmhearted reply, dear Diane. Yes, we are always connected, this is just great to feel and to know. Hope you had a lovely afternoon at the market! Warmly, Ose

  • Diane

    Good morning lovely friends…..I hope that you all had a Thanksgiving filled with joy and reminders of all that we have to be grateful for.

    My finger has recovered enough so that I could take off the humongous bandage….so typing is considerably easier now. 🙂

    I am grateful for the “Thanksgiving Grateful Living Practice” that I participated in this year. Since I was hosting my brother and his family for a couple of days I didn’t exactly get to do ...

    Good morning lovely friends…..I hope that you all had a Thanksgiving filled with joy and reminders of all that we have to be grateful for.

    My finger has recovered enough so that I could take off the humongous bandage….so typing is considerably easier now. 🙂

    I am grateful for the “Thanksgiving Grateful Living Practice” that I participated in this year. Since I was hosting my brother and his family for a couple of days I didn’t exactly get to do an e-card each day. Instead I sent out 3 of the cards just this morning while sitting by the fire in the peace and solitude. It’s a beautiful practice and was a reminder of the special people that have blessed my life over the years.

    It is frigid cold here…giving me the opportunity to strengthen my resolve and resist the temptation to grumble and complain! Instead I am off to take a hot shower, bundle up and go into town to visit the farmer’s market (indoors!). Perhaps if I get moving I will feel less like a popsicle.

    ~Sending you all my grateful love 💖

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  • thegratidtudejournalingguy

    I am grateful for the things that my family did on Thanksgiving.

  • Michele

    I am missing you grateful sea. I am sending the best of my intentions to you. ðŸ™ðŸ» Michele

    • grateful sea

      Dear sweet Michele, I am so touched by your note and am missing you too. Sending love and light from grateful sea.

  • Palm

    Dear grateful souls, thinking of you all, I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving day.
    This week I got the news that my daughter’s teacher had resigned. She has been a blessing for us this whole year, and if she’d stayed, she would have taught my daughter again next year, and we wouldn’t have needed to get to know someone else and wonder if it was going to be ok… (we’d had trouble getting my daughter settled in any school in previous years).
    So, at first, my heart sank and...

    Dear grateful souls, thinking of you all, I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving day.
    This week I got the news that my daughter’s teacher had resigned. She has been a blessing for us this whole year, and if she’d stayed, she would have taught my daughter again next year, and we wouldn’t have needed to get to know someone else and wonder if it was going to be ok… (we’d had trouble getting my daughter settled in any school in previous years).
    So, at first, my heart sank and I wished it wasn’t true, then I spoke to the teacher and she opened her heart to me about her own dreams and how she struggled this whole year, dealing with difficulties with the school administration, so much so that she had to see a therapist.
    So now I feel so grateful for her efforts this whole year, always trying to be cheerful and give her best, while having all the difficulties I didn’t know about. I thought about our teacher friends in this community, Mary, Diane, it seems to be so hard when you want to give your best.
    But I will be forever grateful to Catherine for the difference she made in my daughter’s life and consequently in mine and my husband’s. It is something my child will always take with her. Last night she said “Miss Catherine is the best teacher ever, not because of her teaching, but because I enjoy being with herâ€

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    • Anna

      dear Palm, I’m so sorry for Miss Catherine, for all her troubles. People who suffer are always the most sensitive. I’m especially sorry for your daughter, you and your husband. I hope the other teacher is kind and helpful like Catherine. A kiss to your daughter, tell her: “from a mother who lives far, far away, but is thinking of you”.

      • Palm

        Oh Anna, your words touched my heart, thank you so much dear friend. I also hope the new teacher has the same levels of understanding. My daughter was a little sad but she is also looking forward to meeting the new teacher, children are amazing! Catherine is a resourceful young lady and has already secured a new job at another school, I am sure she will do very well. We now count with her support in this other school if things don’t go as expected, and that is a blessing…

        Oh Anna, your words touched my heart, thank you so much dear friend. I also hope the new teacher has the same levels of understanding. My daughter was a little sad but she is also looking forward to meeting the new teacher, children are amazing! Catherine is a resourceful young lady and has already secured a new job at another school, I am sure she will do very well. We now count with her support in this other school if things don’t go as expected, and that is a blessing…

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    • Diane

      Dear Palm….how kind and generous of you to take the time to truly listen to Catherine and express your gratitude for her hard work and influence in your daughter’s life. I’m sure that this was a tremendous encouragement and blessing for her.
      ~Sending you love dear friend ♥

  • Michele

    To all of my dearest friends here in this circle of love, may you have a most blessed Thanksgiving, for though I am alone on this family day, I feel your love🌹🌈

    • Anna

      Dear Michele, I know that living closely with people you love and that love you, is totally another thing. But even if we live far from you, dear friend, we are with you, wholeheartedly.

    • Diane

      Dear Michele…. I hope that you always will remember that you have a long-distance family here ♥
      ~Blessings dear friend

    • Palm

      Thank you Michele, I’m glad to see you, hope you had a peaceful evening 🌼

  • THenry

    Morning dear friends. My hope and prayer for us all is for the love of family and dear friends this day.
    Blessings and comfort to those who have lost loved ones this year, esp. those folks in Calif. I am grateful that my daughter and family living in Santa Monica, and with whom I am spending this day, are safe
    Peace to all.
    T Henry
    â¤ï¸

    • Diane

      Dear THenry….I hope that you had a wonderful day giving thanks with your daughter and her family. I imagine that you all were especially grateful this year.
      Thank you for sharing your lovely Thanksgiving poem…it made me smile. 🙂

      ~Blessings friend ♥

    • Palm

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  • THenry

    Thanksgiving
    Rain on my roof
    Love songs
    Casablanca
    Blind faith
    My Children
    My Grandchildren
    Smell of a newborn
    First walk with her
    The girl next door
    Butterflies
    First love
    Last love
    Road trips
    Coffee
    Car stereo
    Soft top
    Moonbeams
    Sunsets
    Horizons
    Stars
    Hope
    Dear Friends
    Pine needles
    Quiet
    Pepper
    Running brook
    The next bend
    God...

    Thanksgiving
    Rain on my roof
    Love songs
    Casablanca
    Blind faith
    My Children
    My Grandchildren
    Smell of a newborn
    First walk with her
    The girl next door
    Butterflies
    First love
    Last love
    Road trips
    Coffee
    Car stereo
    Soft top
    Moonbeams
    Sunsets
    Horizons
    Stars
    Hope
    Dear Friends
    Pine needles
    Quiet
    Pepper
    Running brook
    The next bend
    God

    T Henry
    November 24, 2015

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  • Ann Patenaude

    I am new here. I always wanted to start a gratitude journal, but never did. I received an email from Marians of the Immaculate Conception and was inspired to truly start this journey of grateful living. Therefor I am grateful for the Marians for suggesting a gratitude journal. And am grateful for finding this site. I believe this will make positive changes in my life.

    • Diane

      We are glad you are here Ann. You have been led to a very special community of souls. This is a sacred space and has been a somewhat miraculous source of comfort, encouragement and spiritual growth for me.

      To answer your question…there are so many wonderful places for “visit”. Perhaps you can begin by watching the video by Br. David “A Grateful Day”. The practice space also has a daily question that you can respond to, or simply read what others have ...

      We are glad you are here Ann. You have been led to a very special community of souls. This is a sacred space and has been a somewhat miraculous source of comfort, encouragement and spiritual growth for me.

      To answer your question…there are so many wonderful places for “visit”. Perhaps you can begin by watching the video by Br. David “A Grateful Day”. The practice space also has a daily question that you can respond to, or simply read what others have shared to start. I personally love the “Angel of the Hours” because it provides me with a reminder to slow down and take some moments to be still…the chanting is lovely there and is like a mini-meditation.
      Hope to “see” you here in the gratitude lounge often.
      ~Blessings

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      • Ann Patenaude

        Hello Diane, I ‘m glad to be here. Thank you for the suggestions. Not sure I can take in the any videos, due to my hearing/vision issues. I found an article with a list of suggestions to do each day or however you want to do them. The first one was taking a few deep breaths and appreciating this miracle keeping us alive. I tried to find the article again, but couldn’t find it. I have no idea where it was.

        Forgive me…. What does one do if having a hard time finding th...

        Hello Diane, I ‘m glad to be here. Thank you for the suggestions. Not sure I can take in the any videos, due to my hearing/vision issues. I found an article with a list of suggestions to do each day or however you want to do them. The first one was taking a few deep breaths and appreciating this miracle keeping us alive. I tried to find the article again, but couldn’t find it. I have no idea where it was.

        Forgive me…. What does one do if having a hard time finding things to be grateful for?

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        • Diane

          Ann….it is just a truth that sometimes it takes effort and determination to live a grateful life despite the inevitable challenges (physical, mental, emotional) that we face. I am learning that it is a decision/choice that we make each and every day. Sometimes we just plain don’t “feel” grateful. But we can start with the simple, mostly overlooked blessings we have….like clean water to drink, a hot shower, our warm cozy blankets on a cold day, the roof over our...

          Ann….it is just a truth that sometimes it takes effort and determination to live a grateful life despite the inevitable challenges (physical, mental, emotional) that we face. I am learning that it is a decision/choice that we make each and every day. Sometimes we just plain don’t “feel” grateful. But we can start with the simple, mostly overlooked blessings we have….like clean water to drink, a hot shower, our warm cozy blankets on a cold day, the roof over our heads (I’m not sure where you live but here in the U.S. we have thousands of people who have lost everything to fires, floods, and other natural disasters), the food in our cupboards. When I find myself being cranky about having to wash the dishes (again!) then I can make a conscious choice to turn that around and be grateful that I have food to put on those dishes that make it necessary to wash them! Music is something that I can take for granted..and it brings me so much joy. I forget to be thankful for the beautiful sounds filling my home and helping me to forget about the constant ringing in my ears (I have tinnitus). When I experience an especially bad day of fibromyalgia pain I can be grateful that I can still go outside and enjoy nature, even if I can only handle a short walk. My anxiety issues draw me closer to God and the comfort and reassurance I find when I turn my worries and fears over to the Divine.

          I believe you found us for a reason Ann. Everyone here can relate! We help each other along the way with compassion and words of comfort, encouragement and wisdom. No pressure, no guilt if you are having a hard time finding gratitude…we’ve all been there.

          Ram Dass said “We are all just walking each other home”.

          Please be kind and compassionate towards yourself and know that you are not alone.

          ~Blessings

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          • Ann Patenaude

            I am also from the USA. I live in Rhode Island. Where do you live?

            Does it count if I list what I am grateful for, even though I don’t “feel” it emotionally? Oh how I long to feel good feelings again!

            My friend Fr. Barrow, told me to ask Jesus to help me surrender myself to Him. I’m on that journey.

            Thank you for sharing with me about yourself….very kind of you. And letting me know I am not alone.

            Blessings

            I am also from the USA. I live in Rhode Island. Where do you live?

            Does it count if I list what I am grateful for, even though I don’t “feel” it emotionally? Oh how I long to feel good feelings again!

            My friend Fr. Barrow, told me to ask Jesus to help me surrender myself to Him. I’m on that journey.

            Thank you for sharing with me about yourself….very kind of you. And letting me know I am not alone.

            Blessings

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    • Pilgrim

      Welcome, Ann. We are happy that you have joined us here!

      • Ann Patenaude

        Thank you,there is so much to learn here. I don’t know where to begin. Any suggestions?

        • Pilgrim

          Ann, there is a lot here, so feel free to choose whatever peaks your interest. Under “Explore” in the heading above there are a variety of choices/sections. I think I first sent an e-card to someone from here, and then received information about an e-course. That is where I started to visit regularly – it was a course with Brother David and David Whyte (a favorite writer of mine). It was one of those invitations that showed up just at the right time. I have done almost all t...

          Ann, there is a lot here, so feel free to choose whatever peaks your interest. Under “Explore” in the heading above there are a variety of choices/sections. I think I first sent an e-card to someone from here, and then received information about an e-course. That is where I started to visit regularly – it was a course with Brother David and David Whyte (a favorite writer of mine). It was one of those invitations that showed up just at the right time. I have done almost all the e-courses here. These are all on demand from the Explore section. I like the poetry section a lot, also. I get emails once in awhile alerting me to new sections, to. My favorite part is probably this Gratitude Lounge, as it is a way to connect with others more directly. And I always go to the daily question, as well, though I don’t always post an answer. I think I am like a puppy, following my nose. I hope you are able to find some meaningful offerings!

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    • Palm

      Welcome Ann 🌻

    • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

      Hi, Ann, welcome. This is a lovely group of people. They’ve been wonderful to me as I hope I’ve been to others. You have friends here. Alicia

    • Michele

      Dear Ann ….welcome. You have found a group of people here that I am most grateful to have found a few months ago. They will lift your darkness into light with their loving and gentle words and caring hearts. I am grateful that you have been led to this group and may you find some peace. With love 🌸Michele

      • Ann Patenaude

        Thank you so much Michele….I am grateful for your warm and comforting welcome. I want to find my way out of the darkness. I have been struggling with treatment resistant depression/anxiety for a few years. I’m visually /hearing impaired with numbness from my waist down. I will log in each day to my private journal with positive moments, experiences daily. And will check in here. Exploring this wonderful website all I can to find my way to the light. Love (how did you make the li...

        Thank you so much Michele….I am grateful for your warm and comforting welcome. I want to find my way out of the darkness. I have been struggling with treatment resistant depression/anxiety for a few years. I’m visually /hearing impaired with numbness from my waist down. I will log in each day to my private journal with positive moments, experiences daily. And will check in here. Exploring this wonderful website all I can to find my way to the light. Love (how did you make the little flower?)….Ann

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        • Michele

          You are so welcome I suffer anxiety and depression as well since I’ve lost my companion dog Yoda. Keep coming back here as these wonderful people really saved me.
          The little flower is called an emoji. You can get the app in the App Store on your phone, iPad, computer. Be well ðŸ™

  • Allyson Horne

    What a honor to send a message of gratitude to a role model and mentor. Reflecting on her influence and the ways she has enhanced and encouraged my journey to today was truly heartwarming. I’m enjoying the days of thanksgiving practice!

  • Erica

    Dear Friends, This is my first post. Sending you all peace and hope on this Thanksgiving morning. So thankful for my job, House, children, health, sound mind, and so many more things today. I have been getting the daily quote emails from this site for ten years. I can confidently say that practicing gratitude has changed me permanently.

    • Diane

      Welcome to this sacred space Erica…and for sharing all that you are grateful for.
      By the way….the baby in your picture is so precious. ♥

    • Palm

      Welcome Erica, I’m honored that you are visiting here after ten years practice 🌼

    • Michele

      Welcome Erica. It is lovely of you to tell us how gratefulness has changed your life. I pray your journey continues here with a wonderful group of people. Blessings. 🌸 Michele

  • Diane

    Good morning my lovely gratefulness friends!

    I’ve missed being here with you….we had a short little RV adventure this past weekend and then I worked 2 full days in a row, which is unusual for me. But the income is welcomed, especially as the holiday season approaches….not to mention that we just had our daughter’s wedding! 🙂

    I am recovering today…taking it slow despite the fact that I am hosting a small family gathering tomorrow for Thanksgivin...

    Good morning my lovely gratefulness friends!

    I’ve missed being here with you….we had a short little RV adventure this past weekend and then I worked 2 full days in a row, which is unusual for me. But the income is welcomed, especially as the holiday season approaches….not to mention that we just had our daughter’s wedding! 🙂

    I am recovering today…taking it slow despite the fact that I am hosting a small family gathering tomorrow for Thanksgiving. My daughter did the food shopping for me yesterday and she vacuumed the farmhouse…so thankful for her! My husband is working from home today and will help with last minute preparations. Besides…my brother and his family are very “low maintenance” so I’m not overly stressed 🙂 I’m so thankful that he is making the 3 hour drive to be with us this year…I’m always happy to be in the company of my “little” (just turned 60) brother.

    I sliced my finger pretty bad this weekend and typing is difficult so I will keep this short.

    Thankful that I didn’t need stitches!

    Thankful for the fire that is going in our wood-burning stove on this frigid day…it feels more like January outside! I don’t do well in the cold but am thankful for my cozy warm farmhouse, thick wool socks, hot herbal tea, blankets..and hygge!

    The birds are swarming all over our feeders this morning. It was so lovely to sit in our sun room this morning (despite the cold the sun is strong and bright) and watch them fly to and fro. A mourning dove family, Mr.and Mrs. cardinal (the male was bright bright red!), hairy woodpeckers, starlings and blue jays….so delightful.

    I am thankful for all of you and will write more when my thumb heals…this is slow going right now 🙂 But I had to be sure to wish you all (even those across the oceans) the most blessed of Thanksgivings…..despite it being a uniquely American holiday!

    ~Abundant blessings with grateful love ♥

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    • Michele

      Good to see you back and with another successful RV adventure. Blessings today and always. Michele

    • Anna

      Happy thanksgiving day dear Diane, may your holidays, your family and you brother’s family be blessed. With love.

    • Pilgrim

      Thanksgiving blessings to you and your family, dear Diane! It is very nice to hear from you.

  • Ursula

    Dear gratitude friends,
    like Sylvie, I am busy and with the cold and grey days that have started, don’t feel so well. I keep my “light practice” nevertheless, but notice that it is not so easy for me to do it at the moment.

    Also, I have had bad news about school results from my elder son, and this week my husband and I go and see many of his teachers … I know what the problems are, but so far we couldn’t help him to resolve them. He just doesn’...

    Dear gratitude friends,
    like Sylvie, I am busy and with the cold and grey days that have started, don’t feel so well. I keep my “light practice” nevertheless, but notice that it is not so easy for me to do it at the moment.

    Also, I have had bad news about school results from my elder son, and this week my husband and I go and see many of his teachers … I know what the problems are, but so far we couldn’t help him to resolve them. He just doesn’t seem to want to study at all …

    Yesterday, my youngest sister, who had been doing well lately after a problem I talked in here about 2 months ago, had a breakdown with incredible pain and despair – it seems to be a disc prolapse as far as I know for the moment. As she has got 2 young children and normally doesn’t spare herself normally (although she seems to have endless energy), this is a difficult situation, even though, unlike myself, they have the grandparents (my parents) nearby.

    Well, keeping up my self care practices is not at all evident at the moment, but I do my best because I know that love for myself requires to do them!

    Please understand if I cannot write individually to everyone, altough I would like to … I just have to pause now!

    With love and blessings to everyone!
    Ursula

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    • Mary

      Ursula,
      Sorry to hear about problems with sister and son.
      You are so right about love requiring you to keep up with your self care. Thanks for the reminder!
      Sending love and prayers for you, your son, your sister, and your whole family. May God give guidance and bring peace to your whole family.
      Much love to you Ursula,
      Mary

    • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

      Ursula, I’m so sorry to hear of your troubles, your son’s, and your sister’s. I keep you all in prayer . I don’t expect a reply. Alicia

      • Ursula

        Thank you so much for your prayers, they are so welcome, dear Alicia! 💖

  • Sylvie

    Dear grateful friends, Iots of work, exhaustion and some painful health problems have kept me from writing more here in our lounge.
    But I’d like to share with our friends here, that have so much supported Gabi , Awinchen and me that tomorrow is a big day: I will go with Gabi to a big concert with Nana Mouskouri. In her wheelchair, but who could have imagined that some months ago ….. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â˜€ï¸â˜€ï¸â˜€ï¸ðŸŽˆðŸŽˆðŸŽˆðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Thank you…. the incred...

    Dear grateful friends, Iots of work, exhaustion and some painful health problems have kept me from writing more here in our lounge.
    But I’d like to share with our friends here, that have so much supported Gabi , Awinchen and me that tomorrow is a big day: I will go with Gabi to a big concert with Nana Mouskouri. In her wheelchair, but who could have imagined that some months ago ….. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â˜€ï¸â˜€ï¸â˜€ï¸ðŸŽˆðŸŽˆðŸŽˆðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Thank you…. the incredible stress of this time is slowly softening its grip on me, and only today I realised how big the improvement is. I hope this can also be a light for all the others who are suffering in our community. with love and overwhelming gratitude, Sleep well, Sylvie and Awinchen

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    • Mary

      Sylvie, So glad to hear about the concert.
      I hope you enjoy it. You deserve to have a very nice time! Sometimes love and care can move mountains.
      Sending my love you Sylvie, Gabbie, and Awinchen!
      Mary

    • Anna

      Dear Sylvie, I would be so happy to welcome you and your Awinchen if you are going to visit my country!
      Please do not feel it as a bond, but if you like it, I’m here! I live near Monza, in the heart of Lombardy …. I’ll be in Switzerland from December 26th to 30th, then I’ll be home until January 6th, because Christmas Time is a holiday time in Italy, for a lot of companies, including mine.

    • Michele

      Sylvie…my love to you, Gabi and Awinchen. I hope you feel better. Enjoy the concert and relax a bit. Take loving care of yourself. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Michele

    • Ursula

      I am happy for you, Sylvie and Gabi and Awinchen!

    • Pilgrim

      Deepest blessings and joy to you and Gabi, dear Sylvie, as enjoy this outing together! Your faithfulness in care and advocacy have made this possible. Enjoy! And love to Awinchen, too!!

      • Michele

        Pilgrim. I was happy to see your post. I hope all is well and I am sending you love and light on this dreary day. Be well🌺

        • Pilgrim

          Thank you for thinking of me, Michele. My sleep has been “hit or miss” lately, and this has thrown off my rhythms and thought processes. So sometimes I have answered only with a heart after posts. I am always here with uplifting thoughts and prayers. Be well, my friend.

      • Sylvie

        Thank you, dear Pilgrim â¤

  • Sylvie

    Here in Europe its midmorning and I would like to pray for this tender love towards ourselves, each other and the world around us. Take good care ( one of the first sentences I learned in English and still love)

    • Michele

      Lovely photo. Thank you. 🦃

    • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

      I’m happy for you, Sylvie. I think most of us , if not all, understand the gratitude when things have been so hard we get a reprieve . And to go to a concert… wonderful. Alicia

    • Anna

      Dear Sylvie, I am in Europe too, but now it is night🤗â¤ï¸, and it seems a good winter night, I mean, a good, cold , winter night! I am here on my sofa, relaxed, with you all, in our Tuesday circle of prayer.
      I hope that always is going well for you, your dear sister Gabi and Awinchen. And thank you for your kind prayer and this tender picture. With love, Anna.

      • Sylvie

        Dear Anna, I’m thinking often of you and am always happy to see you â¤ï¸ðŸŒºðŸ¶ðŸŒ· so we share this cold, European , winter night. How are you ?
        Over Christmas Awinchen and me will visit your beautiful country again.
        so sleep well cara Anna

    • Palm

      Such tender picture dear Sylvie, thank you, I am joining too, your words are a balm

    • Pilgrim

      I join you in this prayer today, dear Sylvie. Thank you.

  • arj

    Overflowing with gratitude for every moment of this messy, beautiful world.

  • Aine

    A most lovely blessing was waiting for me when we got home yesterday.

    Last week, I called the Vermont Country Store and asked if I might buy a copy of their recent catalog front without the printing as it looked so much like our cat. (It was a black cat looking out of a jack ‘o lantern.)

    The person was going to get back with me but didn’t. I figured it was their busy time and I would hear later on.

    I never expected the print to arrive in the mail for free!! I am goi...

    A most lovely blessing was waiting for me when we got home yesterday.

    Last week, I called the Vermont Country Store and asked if I might buy a copy of their recent catalog front without the printing as it looked so much like our cat. (It was a black cat looking out of a jack ‘o lantern.)

    The person was going to get back with me but didn’t. I figured it was their busy time and I would hear later on.

    I never expected the print to arrive in the mail for free!! I am going to frame it and use it as one of our autumn decorations.

    Talk about an “unknown blessing already on its way!â€

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    • Anna

      Aine, I am always happy to see you! As always, your stories are lovely, and I enjoy reading them. See you soon, dear friend!

    • Pilgrim

      What a lovely surprise, dear Aine! That kind of customer service is the rarest of rare these days. Have a good day.

  • Patrick

    A prayer we have said for years at the dinner table, especially apropos for Thanksgiving:

    Let us be grateful for our health, our family, and for this time together.
    We pray that we will be kind and loving with one another.
    And may the peace that passes all understanding be with us now, and forevermore. Amen

  • Alicia Mary Ann Parr

    I just read today’s quote…..and I think where has my patience gone where I once had the same philosophy and would wait things out.
    I learned from my beloved patients how to face hardship and loss with great dignity. I learned how to be and how not to be in times of duress.
    And, then deeply humbled, I must say I’ve tripped and fallen in not following what I learned and used to practice and would advise. I was , in my estimation, not the one to be an example.
    So, Iâ€...

    I just read today’s quote…..and I think where has my patience gone where I once had the same philosophy and would wait things out.
    I learned from my beloved patients how to face hardship and loss with great dignity. I learned how to be and how not to be in times of duress.
    And, then deeply humbled, I must say I’ve tripped and fallen in not following what I learned and used to practice and would advise. I was , in my estimation, not the one to be an example.
    So, I’m feeling bereft and I get an unexpected text from a daughter she’s thinking of me. Simple and beautiful. I get a communication my other daughter is coming to the US in a couple of weeks and not to mail anything for Christmas.
    All I wished for and fully expected not to receive is given. I am about to go on my knees in thanks. I was going to the “ loss side†remembering people I’d so love to see who’ve passed on and the gifts I had while they were here…. and then these two succinct but powerful communications came through.
    A powerful message and lesson …
    So, I say to myself “Get up and be grateful for blessings and losses “. Each one has given me something .

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    • Ursula

      I am happy for these wonderful messages, Alicia!
      Blessings ~

    • Aine

      We are all humans, not perfects. 😊

      Sometimes we walk smoothly, and sometimes we trip and splat into a mud puddle. It’s all part of the grand tour!

      What matters then is to treat our splats with self compassion as that gets us over them so much faster. 😊

      I have come to believe that learning self-compassion is, at its heart, simply learning to look on ourselves with the same eyes of Love through which the Divine sees us. And I believe this to be true regardless of ...

      We are all humans, not perfects. 😊

      Sometimes we walk smoothly, and sometimes we trip and splat into a mud puddle. It’s all part of the grand tour!

      What matters then is to treat our splats with self compassion as that gets us over them so much faster. 😊

      I have come to believe that learning self-compassion is, at its heart, simply learning to look on ourselves with the same eyes of Love through which the Divine sees us. And I believe this to be true regardless of whether the person involved even loves the Divine back…yet.

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      • Patjos

        I love your self-compassion reminder , and how I Love unconditional Love 🙂

    • Mary

      I am happy that your daughters are sending you love.
      Hearing that makes me very happy and warms my heart.
      Love to you Alicia!
      Mary

    • Michele

      Alicia. How lovely the gifts you were given when you were feeling low. We all trip and stumble but the difference is those that pick themselves up and try again. I think that is the true human nature. None of us are perfect but you can feel the spirit of those that never give up. Since joining this community I can feel a shift in my spirit and a deeper desire to find gratefulness in something when I’m feeling just the opposite. Enjoy the good news from your daughters! Blessings coming your ...

      Alicia. How lovely the gifts you were given when you were feeling low. We all trip and stumble but the difference is those that pick themselves up and try again. I think that is the true human nature. None of us are perfect but you can feel the spirit of those that never give up. Since joining this community I can feel a shift in my spirit and a deeper desire to find gratefulness in something when I’m feeling just the opposite. Enjoy the good news from your daughters! Blessings coming your way.

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