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Breathing A pet A smile A dance A sharing The sun – then moon – the clouds – the stars The ocean A friend – a loved one – feeling loved A taste – a sight – a touch – a sound- a scent My feet hitting the floor each AM
I learned that I may have blind spots when it comes to this shift in culture.
I would like to grow into the divine self – the true self – the transformed self, whatever words used, it points to the same growth and transformation. Doing the work, though, that is the question. I am not sure how to do it while in this reality that is my life. Yet, the support networks are there. In my journey I have found that there are all sorts of support out there from this website, to contemplative Christian groups, to jewish wisdom teachers, to Sufi sages, to ...
I would like to grow into the divine self – the true self – the transformed self, whatever words used, it points to the same growth and transformation. Doing the work, though, that is the question. I am not sure how to do it while in this reality that is my life. Yet, the support networks are there. In my journey I have found that there are all sorts of support out there from this website, to contemplative Christian groups, to jewish wisdom teachers, to Sufi sages, to networks like Shift, to local communities. At times, for me though, it is a matter of will.
Long walks in secluded nature, listening to nature, allowing time to read a book of choice, discussions with varying points of view, a wisdom teaching, dancing – when no one is watching.
I have been pondering this question for some time now, thanks to the raised awareness, as I do not live in a very diverse area. I celebrate the notion without any action, if that makes any sense. So I am pondering how to take thought and put it into action.
When I hitch-hiked through Europe with very little money and relied on day-labor options and then when no work, people’s generosity.
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
There has always been something deep inside me that drives me to question, learn and be open to change/growth. I do not know what it is, nor do I have a name for that internal motivation. It is just ever present- a part of me.
The help us remember and revisit the rhythms of life through our traditions…(whatever they may be)..seasons, holidays, holy days, feast days, spiritual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, births, deaths, sunrises and sunsets, lunar and solar phases and constellation movements – ritual and ceremony ground me in the cyclical journey of life – sometimes as an observer sometimes as a participant. They offer me familiarity, and peace as I engage in the celebration of life aga...
The help us remember and revisit the rhythms of life through our traditions…(whatever they may be)..seasons, holidays, holy days, feast days, spiritual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, births, deaths, sunrises and sunsets, lunar and solar phases and constellation movements – ritual and ceremony ground me in the cyclical journey of life – sometimes as an observer sometimes as a participant. They offer me familiarity, and peace as I engage in the celebration of life again and again and again.
The nature outside my window, and the scent of a mint bouquet brought indoors.
Though for some reason, our family does not use the words to offer forgiveness, or ask for an apology, their actions and love let me know I am continued to be forgiven for any slight I caused. Sometimes I do not even realize that I have been unkind with a word or action until they tell me I have ticked them off. But they continue to love me and forgive me. I also have received forgiveness from friends – once again when my actions or words caused hurt.
Compassion and forgiveness. I don’t know why it is easy for me to forgive, but that is what I can share with others.
Some internal drive – and yet I require external structure to guide that drive into experience. Nature hates a vacuum I have been told – so we are driven to deepen and expand ourselves through our experiences.
Visions for the world is a big order:) I guess I would like to see continued freedom tempered with mercy, forgiveness and a conscience! Mandating rules work in like-minded communities. The world community is not at present…like-minded. And since we are all different – maybe the world will never be like-minded…but we can all think about how our actions affect others. To help realize this vision, I can meet those in need with compassion and assistance, and those who harm...
Visions for the world is a big order:) I guess I would like to see continued freedom tempered with mercy, forgiveness and a conscience! Mandating rules work in like-minded communities. The world community is not at present…like-minded. And since we are all different – maybe the world will never be like-minded…but we can all think about how our actions affect others. To help realize this vision, I can meet those in need with compassion and assistance, and those who harm me or the community with mercy and forgiveness.
Wow – my future self…not something I often ponder. Besides the bare minimum of meditation, and yoga, maybe I will look into a class at the art center that just reopened since covid hit. I drove by the other day and the thought flitted in and then out. This question has brought that fleeting thought forward again. Thank you:)
The acoustical version is my favored.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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