Gratitude Lounge Welcome! We are glad you are here. This is an open space where everyone belongs, and everyone is welcome. Please introduce yourself as you feel comfortable and join in sharing your experience of grateful living. To get started you might reflect upon questions such as these: What am I grateful for? What is grateful living inspiring me to do? What are some blessings in my life (including ones in disguise)? How am I being supported right now? What connects me to wonder, awe, or a sense of the sacred? You are welcome to include images and links for videos to illustrate your reflections. Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Tamra2 months agoTamraJust discovered this hidden gem site! grateful to be here laughter, love and light to all! Breathe in the daily moments and enjoy all the blessings which surround you!☮️🌅😊 5 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaWelcome Tamra!🌸 2 Reply Tamra1 month agoTamraThanks so much!😊 2 Reply Ose2 months agoOseWelcome, dear Tamra! 1 Reply Tamra1 month agoTamraThanks so much!😊 1 Reply Tamra2 months agoTamraThank you so much!😊 2 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeWelcome Tamra…….a hidden gem indeed is this sacred community. So glad you have joined us! ~Blessings 1 Reply Tamra2 months agoTamraThanks so much!😊 1 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeGood morning my lovely friends I missed being here with you last Tuesday as we made our way across the country. We were somewhere in the mid-west on that day and we arrived, after a harrowing 2,000 mile journey, safe and sound to our new home in Colorado. The U.S. decided to have the most frigid, icy, snow-filled week just as we were traveling...but the angels surrounded us on our way and I was mindful of the God-hugs. Thank you for your prayers my friends. It's been a roller coaster ...Good morning my lovely friends I missed being here with you last Tuesday as we made our way across the country. We were somewhere in the mid-west on that day and we arrived, after a harrowing 2,000 mile journey, safe and sound to our new home in Colorado. The U.S. decided to have the most frigid, icy, snow-filled week just as we were traveling…but the angels surrounded us on our way and I was mindful of the God-hugs. Thank you for your prayers my friends. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions. So grateful but, fear and anxiety were there, as well as a deep well of grief as my sister died after a long illness days before we left. My husband and I packed and loaded the trailer ourselves, and Mother Nature decided to dump a load of snow on us in the middle of this process. So, since we had already sold our tractor and snow plow, we had to shovel the old fashioned way…..several times! It was a lot of physical labor for our 65+ year old bodies! But I chose to be grateful for the distraction as it provided an outlet for my grief. So, my friends, so much joy that we are living here in this beautiful landscape….mountains have replaced our beloved farmland. But most of all that we are together as a family once again. Our younger daughter is living with us in our full furnished rental for now, and our older daughter and her husband are just 10 minutes away. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. And so grateful to be here once again with all of you on this Tuesday. As always, my thoughts turn to our dear Ursula who I believe was one of the angels guiding and protecting us on our journey. 😇 ~Om Shanti friends ♥ Read More3 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimDear Diane, my friend and adventurer, woman of wisdom, I am very sorry to know of your sister's death. May her memory be a blessing. always. I am grateful to know that you have arrived in your new home and with your beloved daughters. Such a difference this will make in your daily lives to have them nearby. And when you are rested and recovered, you have the gift of discovery of this new place, starting "close in" (David Whyte), and having this new adventure at your feet. No need to rush, but r...Dear Diane, my friend and adventurer, woman of wisdom, I am very sorry to know of your sister’s death. May her memory be a blessing. always. I am grateful to know that you have arrived in your new home and with your beloved daughters. Such a difference this will make in your daily lives to have them nearby. And when you are rested and recovered, you have the gift of discovery of this new place, starting “close in” (David Whyte), and having this new adventure at your feet. No need to rush, but rather to dwell first in the closeness of family, and to give yourself time to heal and settle and move outward in the days and years ahead. It is a gift to me/us that already you are staying in touch. I look forward to hearing and learning more in the days and weeks ahead. In the meantime, Blessings upon Blessings, my friend. Read More2 Reply Diane1 month agoDianeThank you my dear friend. Your words and your presence in my life are a gift to me. Today is my older daughter’s birthday and I am beyond grateful that this year we will celebrate it together. I am looking forward to whatever adventures God and the Universe has in store for us! And I am sending blessings right back to you with my grateful love ♥ 3 Reply Ose2 months agoOseDear Diane, I am so sorry about the passing of your beloved sister. May she be safely guided by His light in the other realm wherever she might be now. Thank you for letting us know, and also that you let us take part in your moving and take the extra effort to share here despite all the work such a change asks of you and your loved ones. Wishing you that your grief may slowly subside and in the mean time, while paradoxes and antagonisms may be present in the same time, a peaceful and happy star...Dear Diane, I am so sorry about the passing of your beloved sister. May she be safely guided by His light in the other realm wherever she might be now. Thank you for letting us know, and also that you let us take part in your moving and take the extra effort to share here despite all the work such a change asks of you and your loved ones. Wishing you that your grief may slowly subside and in the mean time, while paradoxes and antagonisms may be present in the same time, a peaceful and happy start in your new home. Warmly, Ose Read More3 Reply Diane1 month agoDianeDear Ose…thank you for your kind words. They are a blessing to me and a reminder that my sister is safe now and free from pain. ~With grateful love my friend ♥ 3 Reply k'Care-Reena2 months agok'Care-ReenaYour message is extremely empowering. The positivity you are giving off is a breath of fresh air and its contagious. I am sorry for your lost and send comprehensive grief energy your way so assist with you through this message. I am glad to see you are surrounded by loved ones and some of your support system. There is nothing like knowing your loved ones have your back. Keep going and keep growing Diane. 2 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeThank you for your kind words kCare-Reena. I am indeed very grateful that our little family is together again. Wishing you a peace-filled day…come visit us again! 2 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaDear Diane, I am so sorry for the death of your beloved sister. May she put a hand on your shoulder and protect you in your new life in Colorado. A new angel for you. It is so strange, dear Diane, that in the midst of sad news we enjoy other beautiful experiences. When my father was in pain last fall, I knew this paradoxical state of life: worry, anxiety, sadness, fear and at the same time I enjoyed the colors of autumn, my cozy home after a stressful day ..., love some friends of mine ... I ...Dear Diane, I am so sorry for the death of your beloved sister. May she put a hand on your shoulder and protect you in your new life in Colorado. A new angel for you. It is so strange, dear Diane, that in the midst of sad news we enjoy other beautiful experiences. When my father was in pain last fall, I knew this paradoxical state of life: worry, anxiety, sadness, fear and at the same time I enjoyed the colors of autumn, my cozy home after a stressful day …, love some friends of mine … I wish you wonderful days in Colorado, I imagine a landscape that fills the soul with awe. I also imagine you and your husband with your daughters …! What a joy! If I don’t make a mistake, Manda, one of the old friends of this sacred community, is from Colorado! Read More1 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeCara Anna....thank you for your kind words and for sharing your own journey on the loss of your papa with me. You have beautifully described the paradox that I was experiencing...we are spirit-sisters in this my friend. Manda is actually from Flagstaff in Northern Arizona, which is very similar in landscape to Colorado! It's about 10 hours south of where we are in Colorado. I wonder how our sweet Manda is doing....I miss her! I am so happy and grateful that you are still here mio amic...Cara Anna….thank you for your kind words and for sharing your own journey on the loss of your papa with me. You have beautifully described the paradox that I was experiencing…we are spirit-sisters in this my friend. Manda is actually from Flagstaff in Northern Arizona, which is very similar in landscape to Colorado! It’s about 10 hours south of where we are in Colorado. I wonder how our sweet Manda is doing….I miss her! I am so happy and grateful that you are still here mio amica! Sending you my love and blessings ♥♥♥♥ Read More1 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaA geographic mistake 😊😊!! Blessings to you dear Diane! Many blessings! 1 Reply Drew Blanton2 months agoDrew BlantonI get my second COVID-19 dose today, and tomorrow I turn 49. 3 Reply Ose2 months agoOseHappy birthday, dear Drew! ️🎂 May you have a lovely day with sunshine in your heart. ☀️ 1 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeGood morning Drew and happiest of birthdays to you! So glad to hear that you are all vaccinated! That’s a wonderful birthday present! 🙂 2 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaHappy birthday Drew! Today I subscribed the first dose for my mother, and I hope that I can quickly subscribe mine, and those for my husband and sons as well. 2 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimThat’s great that you got your second dose, Drew. And Happy Birthday tomorrow!! 2 Reply Michael Hartland2 months agoMichael HartlandI only discovered this site yesterday, and I am very excited by this movement, having listened to some of Brother David’s talks on video. I write poetry and realised that the five guiding principles could be expressed as a simple poem like this: ~ Life Is a gift ~ Everything is A surprise ~ The ordinary Is extraordinary ~ Appreciation Is generative ~ Love Is transformative ~ 7 Reply k'Care-Reena2 months agok'Care-ReenaThis is great stuff. I feel like it can be a mantra !!! awesome stuff Michael 1 Reply Ose2 months agoOseWelcome, Michael, and thank you for your beautiful post! 1 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeGood morning Michael….welcome to this sacred community. You will find much wisdom, support and compassion here with these lovely people. I love your poem and hope you will continue to share your gift with us here! ~Om Shanti friend ♥ 1 Reply Annie2 months agoAnnieWelcome Michael !!! Beautiful post ! Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing more of you. God bless 1 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaWelcome Michael! 1 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SWelcome Michael to this site. There’s lots going on, all aiming to help us cultivate and share gratefulness in our lives. I’ve gotten a lot out of the practice. 2 Reply Nancy1 month agoNancyWelcome Michael Beautiful! 1 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaI found this on my old tablet today 3 Reply k'Care-Reena2 months agok'Care-ReenaThere is nothing like reflecting. I love when I find things from my past. It is a form of time travel as I am able to take myself back in time and harness the emotions and feelings I was feeling. However sketches have the abilities to harness the emotions you are also able to identify the growth you have made with the sketching tools you have used. I am recently painting something cool for a client of mine because I am unable to physically be near them. It has taken me a few months to create the...There is nothing like reflecting. I love when I find things from my past. It is a form of time travel as I am able to take myself back in time and harness the emotions and feelings I was feeling. However sketches have the abilities to harness the emotions you are also able to identify the growth you have made with the sketching tools you have used. I am recently painting something cool for a client of mine because I am unable to physically be near them. It has taken me a few months to create the painting and usually finish after a transformation has been made. And because I take so long I am also able to the see the progression. Tell me what you all think, the order of the sequence is from left to right (first on top left 2nd top right 3rd bottom left 4th bottom right) Read More 1 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaThank you for sharing this, k’Care-Reena! I love how the big hand turned into a nourishing green! And I love the bare trees in #4 – they are a compelling image for me [whatever I mean by that..]. The rocks and more life-like background in #2 – ‘life-like’ being how complex our lives are – and with rocks in them! Is that Tarzan in the bottom corner of #3? Who/what is that man reaching out to? Thank you so much! 1 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmLovely, Mica, thank you. I’m curious to know more about the drawing thou… 2 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaThanks, Palm, for your interest – it was in the AutoDesk SketchBook app on my 8-yr-old Samsung tablet, and I opened the app last night for the first time in years. This picture in the gallery entertained me the most. If you can zoom in enough, you’ll see how the flower is drooping in the flowerpot by the door. But the person in the window seems quite happy. It’s unique among my drawings – most of them have similarities to some of the other drawings. It’s a gray Valentine’s Day here t...Thanks, Palm, for your interest – it was in the AutoDesk SketchBook app on my 8-yr-old Samsung tablet, and I opened the app last night for the first time in years. This picture in the gallery entertained me the most. If you can zoom in enough, you’ll see how the flower is drooping in the flowerpot by the door. But the person in the window seems quite happy. It’s unique among my drawings – most of them have similarities to some of the other drawings. It’s a gray Valentine’s Day here today. Read More2 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmThanks, Mica, for telling me more… I see the flower drooping and the happy face 🙂 also, it seems to be cloudy like you Valentine day ❣️ 2 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaYes, it looks like there’s an element of air pollution even. Thanks again, Palm, for you interest 2 Reply Drew Blanton2 months agoDrew BlantonMy latest photopainting’s finally ready, and it features manatees. 5 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaWow, Drew! 2 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaDear Palm, I found your reply to one of my posts, and I want to thank you and to give you a virtual hug! I hope you and your family are well, especially your daughter. And I add, for you all here: lately I am not writing a lot. I am always here, I meditate, I am reading Kristie’s new book… After my father’s death, and my mother-in-law’s death for Covid, I feel in a new season of my life. I am busy, I do not find words, sometimes. But I feel my love for you all here. Warmly Anna 5 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmDear Anna, thank you! I understand, there are times for introspection, and we need to honour our soul’s needs. Your heart has been through a lot. A virtual hug to you! 6 Reply Sara2 months agoSaraHi, I'm new here. So I guess I will introduce myself. My name is Sara. I am a Mom, wife, daughter, granddaughter, friend and soul. I have one daughter who is a senior in high school. I have 4 cats, 1 dog and two fish tanks. My 93 year old Nana lives with my family. I also love yoga and have a daily practice. I like to cook and bake, my husband thinks he lives in a bakery sometimes. I am working on myself by going to therapy for past traumas. I am looking forward to sharing my everyday moments bi...Hi, I’m new here. So I guess I will introduce myself. My name is Sara. I am a Mom, wife, daughter, granddaughter, friend and soul. I have one daughter who is a senior in high school. I have 4 cats, 1 dog and two fish tanks. My 93 year old Nana lives with my family. I also love yoga and have a daily practice. I like to cook and bake, my husband thinks he lives in a bakery sometimes. I am working on myself by going to therapy for past traumas. I am looking forward to sharing my everyday moments big or small with a like minded community. 🙂 Read More5 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeI’m a bit late Sara but hope that you do feel welcomed here in this sacred community. My own Nana lived with us as I was growing up…..she helped to raise us and provided the closest to unconditional love I will ever experience in this life. She was a gift and a light for my young self growing up in an extremely dysfunctional household. I believe she is still watching over me. 🙏 ~Blessings ♥ 1 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SWelcome to this community. We all have had our share of suffering, which is part of life’s journey. I have found much openness and compassion from members in this space. I trust you will as well. Be well. 1 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmHello Sara, thank you for sharing. I love your icon, welcome. 2 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaI love your introduction Sara! Welcome here! 1 Reply miguelie2 months agomiguelieWelcome to this space for practice and inspiration, Sara. I have been utilizing this space to cultivate gratefulness for a few years now and have found it to be refreshing and helpful. I have never visited the lounge before now, and I saw that you recently posted and was moved to offer a friendly hello. How fortunate you are to have you Nana with you and that you are on a path to understand and heal your trauma. Your path is full of courage and heart. When you heal yourself, you heal the world...Welcome to this space for practice and inspiration, Sara. I have been utilizing this space to cultivate gratefulness for a few years now and have found it to be refreshing and helpful. I have never visited the lounge before now, and I saw that you recently posted and was moved to offer a friendly hello. How fortunate you are to have you Nana with you and that you are on a path to understand and heal your trauma. Your path is full of courage and heart. When you heal yourself, you heal the world. Read More2 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeWelcome Miguelie….thank you for visiting the lounge. I agree with your wisdom that when we heal ourselves, we are shining a light for the world. ~Blessings ♥ 1 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmWarm hello, miguelie 3 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaWelcome to you as well, Miguelie! 2 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimWelcome, Sara! We are so happy that you have joined us here! 2 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SHave any of you heard about the work of Thomas Hubl who writes and does workshops on healing systemic trauma? His book titled Healing Collective Trauma is really powerful and I recommend fir any who are doing inner healing work. There is a community of practioners who meet and discuss on a website called The Mystic Cafe. 6 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryHello to everyone! Once again it has been awhile. I want to catch up with everyone, but I will share first and then go back and try to catch up on your posts. Happy 2021!! Looking for positive changes! I just read a Practice Invitation on this Gratefulness website for integrating Rituals into our lives. That sounds wonderful to me so I signed up for it. I would like to bring spiritual rituals into my life. I am hanging in there with the ongoing Covid pandemic. I hope all of you are mak...Hello to everyone! Once again it has been awhile. I want to catch up with everyone, but I will share first and then go back and try to catch up on your posts. Happy 2021!! Looking for positive changes! I just read a Practice Invitation on this Gratefulness website for integrating Rituals into our lives. That sounds wonderful to me so I signed up for it. I would like to bring spiritual rituals into my life. I am hanging in there with the ongoing Covid pandemic. I hope all of you are making it through and doing well. That may be getting to be difficult for those of you living in a cold climate. I have it pretty easy in the winter since Florida, even North Florida has pretty mild winters. As far as getting out goes, my husband and I go a fitness center that we trust about four times a week. We grocery shop and I visit my Mom. Other than that we isolate. I have started an online art class which is very interesting. My confidence as an artist is not great but I am trying to be about the process and trying to stay out of my (self critical) head. So gratefulness. Gratefulness. That is the thing to be thinking about, the thing to be living. I am looking forward to the 7 day Ritual Practice as a way to center myself spiritually. I would like to live my life in an intentional way and create more order. I can be a bit of a couch potato when given the option, but that is not what I want for myself. I have been considering beginning a meditation practice. I may be starting that soon. One thing I have really been enjoying is photography. I take pictures all the time. I like to photograph trees and the sky, clouds, and flowers. It is bedtime. I am thinking of all of you in this community and wishing you warmth, comfort, and contentment. Sending my love to you, 💕💕💕 Mary Read More4 Reply Anna2 months agoAnnaSee you soon at the 7 day Ritual practice, Mary!! 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryYes Anna! ❤️❤️❤️ 3 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaIndeed, Mary – it’s wonderful to live in a warm climate now, even tho the windows in my condo all face southwest and bring in too much heat when it’s hot. And grocery shopping has become almost a treat, for me. Photography – yes! Enjoy! And your online art class! I enjoy weekly Art from Scrap classes for kids at Explore Ecology – here’s their calendar https://exploreecology.org/calendar/list/ The classes cost very little. We’re making valentines on Feb 10 🙂 Love and hugs to you – 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryHi Mica! Yes, art is good. I have been enjoying photography for quite a while. I started using my photos today to make a collage. I think this will be an interesting direction. I will see where this goes. 🤓 Love and peace. 💕 Mary 2 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaYes, Mary – a photo collage sounds great! Photography and photos are fun. 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMary😊❤️ 1 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaWhere’s the banner picture for the lounge? It is important! 1 Reply Drew Blanton2 months agoDrew BlantonThis is a picture I just took of my recliner featuring my M&Ms blanket and my curtains. 4 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryHi Drew, I see you have changed your picture. The new one looks very nice! How was your move? I remember you said you were moving around the winter solstice. So that was quite a while ago. How are things going for you now? Mary 2 Reply Drew Blanton2 months agoDrew BlantonThey’re fine, but I heard on the news that COVID-19 will be with us forever, Now I’m hoping and praying that Jesus returns sooner than we think! I’m probably not the only one who feels like I’m breathing on myself with the face masks. 2 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryHi Drew. Yes, I don’t love face masks, but they are part of the routine now. Are you doing Art these days? Sending love to you Drew. ❤️ Mary Mary 2 Reply Drew Blanton2 months agoDrew BlantonI’m taking Art classes on Zoom. That may change when I can start going to the place in Greenville called Thrive Upstate. 1 Reply sm2 months agosmHi friends. Currently I am enjoying a glass of wine while resting on my couch. Had a rough day at work, but I am choosing to let that go and remain positive for the days to come that will be better. I am trying to incorporate more mindfulness in my daily life in hopes of being more aware and present. Too often I look back and feel like I have missed so much, that I was never actually mindfully present in many situations that have taken place in my life. 2021, for me, is all about being present. ...Hi friends. Currently I am enjoying a glass of wine while resting on my couch. Had a rough day at work, but I am choosing to let that go and remain positive for the days to come that will be better. I am trying to incorporate more mindfulness in my daily life in hopes of being more aware and present. Too often I look back and feel like I have missed so much, that I was never actually mindfully present in many situations that have taken place in my life. 2021, for me, is all about being present. Presence also brings peace as I can become more aware of the words and actions that I choose, because too often I become unaware and sometimes say/do things that I wish I hadn’t. Wishing you all a happy & healthy February! Read More7 Reply Annie2 months agoAnnieHello sm, Could you please pass along a glass of wine for me ???? Especially now cause I am making a big pot of my homemade sauce…I also try to be present…when enjoying a meal notice the texture, smell etc…I’m getting better at this ! Thanks ! 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMarysm, Yes presence. Absolutely. In 12 step groups the 3 A’s are used when making changes in oneself. 1 Awareness 2 Acceptance 3 Adjustment In that order. I find however that becoming aware and accepting myself are my real challenges. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤️ Mary 2 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SSeems like you are on the right track. All the best. 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryGreetings Mike! Mary 1 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmDear sm, thank you for the reminder about thinking positively and being mindful of the moment. Blessings to you 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMaryHi Palm. Blessings! I hope you are well. How is your little artist doing? 💕 Mary 2 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmMary… it’s good to hear from you! she’s doing well. Mostly happy, still drawing and doing imaginary lego plays with her dad, which helps me a lot… I agree with you about coming back to gratefulness. And about the first two A’s, thanks for sharing this! 💕 Palm 1 Reply Mary2 months agoMary💕💕💕 1 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SI just saw an inspiring video of many women leaders around the world. I have long felt that humanity’s current ills cannot be solved until we all integrate the wisdom and compassion of women. I think I heard a saying in Africa like: “ The world is born at the woman’s breast. She who feeds will not then destroy, but will give more life.” The video is second down on my Facebook page. Just copy this link and place in your browser. https://www.facebook.com/mike.seymour.7330 3 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmDear Mike, yes, I agree. I too follow Marianne Williamson and it has helped me a great deal. I just watched a video in which she says that spirituality and politics should not exclude each other. I wonder if dissolving this belief would get more women involved in politics. Blessings to you. 1 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeLovely friends It is a gift to be here with you this morning. We have had quite the snow storm here in our NJ farmland. I'm grateful for the cozy fire next to me and the warmth of our quirky little farmhouse on such a blustery cold day. I am grateful to be grateful for the respite from our labors. I am so tempted to be frustrated that we cannot make any progress right now. We have miles to go before we sleep. But our 65+ year old bodies are aching all over and I'm learning once again to ...Lovely friends It is a gift to be here with you this morning. We have had quite the snow storm here in our NJ farmland. I’m grateful for the cozy fire next to me and the warmth of our quirky little farmhouse on such a blustery cold day. I am grateful to be grateful for the respite from our labors. I am so tempted to be frustrated that we cannot make any progress right now. We have miles to go before we sleep. But our 65+ year old bodies are aching all over and I’m learning once again to let go and let God….this is a constant lesson in my life as I recognize and repent of my control-freak ways! “We have our plans and God laughs” is one of my favorite sayings.😊 It has been true all my life and I am learning to laugh too! Dearest Ursula….grateful for the gift of our friendship across the miles which now endures among the stars. ~Have a blessed day my dear friends ♥ Read More3 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmDear Diane, I look forward to reading your Tuesday Prayers posts. Thank you for the smile, yes, “God laughs”… 😊 but I think it’s good to have a plan… I am grateful for the divine guidance I have received throughout this confusing time. It has taught me faith. All shall be well, friend. Blessings friend 1 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimDear friend, sometimes something is sent that doesn't feel like a gift at all - a great snowstorm, for instance, full of quiet and invitation to stay indoors, sit awhile by the fire, and breathe deeply. Maybe it frees us from the hurry, the pressure of doing (at this moment, anyway), and allows our minds and bodies to unwind a bit. Then we may notice a bird on a branch nearby, cat paw prints on the deck, a book nearby that we pick up and open to any page - which is just the right page at that mo...Dear friend, sometimes something is sent that doesn’t feel like a gift at all – a great snowstorm, for instance, full of quiet and invitation to stay indoors, sit awhile by the fire, and breathe deeply. Maybe it frees us from the hurry, the pressure of doing (at this moment, anyway), and allows our minds and bodies to unwind a bit. Then we may notice a bird on a branch nearby, cat paw prints on the deck, a book nearby that we pick up and open to any page – which is just the right page at that moment. And in that moment, grace prevails … or we are more aware of it, at least. May you find restoration in the midst of all that goes into moving house and heart. Many blessings, my friend. Read More2 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmSo true, dear Pilgrim. Thanks for the insight. Yesterday we had no electricity the whole day and, although I was fretting about being disconnected, I tried to think that it was an opportunity to have a break from the internet. I now appreciate it even more. Blessings friend 1 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimThank you, dear Palm. It is a blessing to find you here today! 2 Reply Palm2 months agoPalm❤️🌸 1 Reply June K C2 months agoJune K CI read in the paper yesterday about a pediatrician who advises his patients to write in their journal daily to relieve their anxieties and fears. Keep it simple. His suggested format: 1.) Write three things you are grateful for. Be specific, e.g., “I enjoy drinking hot chocolate on a rainy day.” 2.) Write your life story in six words, e.g., “Born, school, work, work, play, play. 3.) Imagine you had a magic lamp and make three wishes. Again, be specific. I think this works great for adults ...I read in the paper yesterday about a pediatrician who advises his patients to write in their journal daily to relieve their anxieties and fears. Keep it simple. His suggested format: 1.) Write three things you are grateful for. Be specific, e.g., “I enjoy drinking hot chocolate on a rainy day.” 2.) Write your life story in six words, e.g., “Born, school, work, work, play, play. 3.) Imagine you had a magic lamp and make three wishes. Again, be specific. I think this works great for adults as well. I started yesterday. Keeps me grounded and hopeful. Read More3 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SAlong with my visit to gratefulness site every day I also read one or more of the meditations from Marianne Williamson’s book A Year in miracles. She has wonderful short writings for every day. Along with Kristi’s book and gratefulness I have a heart full of good feelings and thoughts to ponder on as I begin my day. This is one prayer from day 29. “May my Internal Teacher remind me always that I am one with all Creation. I am not separate or apart from love. I bend my thoughts in the dir...Along with my visit to gratefulness site every day I also read one or more of the meditations from Marianne Williamson’s book A Year in miracles. She has wonderful short writings for every day. Along with Kristi’s book and gratefulness I have a heart full of good feelings and thoughts to ponder on as I begin my day. This is one prayer from day 29. “May my Internal Teacher remind me always that I am one with all Creation. I am not separate or apart from love. I bend my thoughts in the direction of love for myself and others, that I might be delivered from the pain of a fearful world.” Read More2 Reply Palm2 months agoPalmDear Anna, thank you for sharing this special moment, it gives me the feeling of communion with friends. Please know that I think of you, dear friend. From Palm 1 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SThanks SM. 1 Reply sm2 months agosmSounds like you have an exciting year ahead! I wish you the best on your endeavors and hope your new practices leave your body and soul feeling anew. Best! 1 Reply Mike S2 months agoMike SThanks for sharing about that student. 1 Reply Annie2 months agoAnnieBeautiful June …beautiful !!! 1 Reply June K C2 months agoJune K CWhen I taught first grade many years ago, one of my students was a refugee from Cambodia. She loved that song and asked to sing it every morning. I imagined the horrors she and her family had witnessed and how much joy and comfort the words of that song brought her. There were times I became teary-eyed watching her sing that song, a radiant smile on her face. I can still hear her today, “…You’ll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.” 3 Reply Annie2 months agoAnnieGood morning Pilgrim, Thank you for your suggestions. My oldest granddaughter is Alexa, my sunshine girls daughter… she is 13 years old. Next my son’s three… Samantha who is 10, her sister Katy is 7 and their baby sister River is 3 weeks old. Have a lovely day ! 1 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimThat does sound like the perfect gift, Annie! How old are your granddaughters? Could be a beaded bracelet or a kit to make one, or to make anything – age dependent! A book, specially selected? A lava lamp? Fuzzy socks? I just saw some Valentine’s options in the Target ad. Special time with grandma? 2 Reply « Previous 1 2 3 4 New to Practice? Visit the Practice Space for more opportunities and insights. 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