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Gratefulness
Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. (Walt Whitman)
Overflowing with gratitude for every moment of this messy, beautiful world.
May all who suffer be free, and may all those who cause suffering also be free. We are all one consciousness. I am you—you are me. When we cultivate peace in ourselves, we cultivate peace for the world. May we all know peace. May we all be safe. May we all know joy. May we all feel loved. And may we all be free from suffering.
The word of the day is perfect today: “The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.” John Schaar Today is midterm elections in the U.S., and I’m feeling immense gratitude for the right to vote, which isn’t afforded to all throughout the world. And I’m so grateful that I have the time and means to get to my polling st...
The word of the day is perfect today: “The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.” John Schaar Today is midterm elections in the U.S., and I’m feeling immense gratitude for the right to vote, which isn’t afforded to all throughout the world. And I’m so grateful that I have the time and means to get to my polling station. Blessings to all today and every day. And thank you as always for allowing me to share and be a part of this welcoming community.
How wonderful that you shared your story. Thank you for your courage and faith that your story would be welcomed warmly and met with compassion. And it is. “The awareness that my life has been deeply rewarding.” May all know this peace. Love and light to you.
Today’s “word for the day” is salve for my soul: “Do not feel lonely; the entire universe is inside you.” -Rumi Why do we often feel lonely when we are not alone? When we have loved ones around us and know that we are loved? And yet we can still feel painful, heart-aching, loneliness. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with all of you beautiful souls here, whom I don’t know in person but I know in my soul as we are all One. I’m grateful for the practice of...
Today’s “word for the day” is salve for my soul: “Do not feel lonely; the entire universe is inside you.” -Rumi Why do we often feel lonely when we are not alone? When we have loved ones around us and know that we are loved? And yet we can still feel painful, heart-aching, loneliness. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with all of you beautiful souls here, whom I don’t know in person but I know in my soul as we are all One. I’m grateful for the practice of gratitude in and of itself that fills up all those lonely spaces.
Gratitude for this messy life.
Thank you for this reflection. Reading this morning as the heaviness of a summer storm is building. I struggle with gray days and live in an area with a lot of them. I like this way of thinking about the rain, as a chance to slow down, recalibrate, self-nourish. I will try to bring this way of thinking to mind when I’m feeling low, longing for the sunshine. It is all necessary–sunshine and rain, one sustains us, one uplifts us. Thank you.
Ursula, the world needs you–all of you–even the broken you. We connect with each other most deeply when we are at our most vulnerable. Let the light of others in to light the way till you can be the light for another. Be well. xo
I love this. I tried to set an intention that I wouldn’t complain, even once, during the entire month of December so I could enter the new year with as much positivity and love as possible. But each day I have to catch myself again and again. And again. 🙁 But it’s called “practice” for a reason, and even catching myself is a step forward. Thank you for sharing this wonderful reminder that a simple shift in phrasing (or thinking) can make all the difference in the wo...
I love this. I tried to set an intention that I wouldn’t complain, even once, during the entire month of December so I could enter the new year with as much positivity and love as possible. But each day I have to catch myself again and again. And again. 🙁 But it’s called “practice” for a reason, and even catching myself is a step forward. Thank you for sharing this wonderful reminder that a simple shift in phrasing (or thinking) can make all the difference in the world.
Thank you, Diane, and for telling me about the Cloud Appreciation Society. I love clouds! They make me feel hopeful.
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