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Gratefulness
Daily Journey by Grace to grow in Gratitude & pass it on
Today, American holiday called Father’s Day, my intention is not to negate the male dads -may you each receive many Blessings this day. I give deep thanks to the many women who became the strong fathers their children needed by imploring their animus energy within to raise their children. My mom was one of those women. She’s part of the Cosmic Energy now & lives on in many ways. I give thanks for her life; happy Father’s Day mom!
The Spirit within beckons me to daily seek the spiritual path that unfolds before me versus keeping blinders on. Trusting more always reduces my fear(s). My life’s experiences of 60 years confirms this.
I had to Let go & Let God; beginning with writing a simple list comprised of what I was grateful for. This was shared with another. I came to know my daily needs are met. Grace helped me grow in this path. I’m aware of how deeply I’m loved by my Creator. Knowing I’m responsible to pass on the many gifts I’ve received washes away my innate selfishness.
Dearest Pilgrim, I too hold you in prayerful thought for continued healing. May the Divine Healer continue to hold you close, helping you with rehab & the process of renewed & returned stamina. 💟carla
Avoiding a full dining room table & area needing sorting, pitching, tossing so it may be a functional room & space for creating more soul collage cards. Or a space to share home cooked meals at with friends.
I’ve been introduced to a handful of new children this summer at work. I’m in awe at their unbridled enthusiasm for playing tag, swinging or climbing on a jungle gym and the depth of their honesty in asking me questions. Yesterday a 12 year old, meeting me for the first time looked me squarely in my eyes, both of us 5’5” & said “you are so old! Are you 100?” My belly laugh brought others into our conversation & we all played an age guessing game. They’d not met a woman w...
I’ve been introduced to a handful of new children this summer at work. I’m in awe at their unbridled enthusiasm for playing tag, swinging or climbing on a jungle gym and the depth of their honesty in asking me questions. Yesterday a 12 year old, meeting me for the first time looked me squarely in my eyes, both of us 5’5” & said “you are so old! Are you 100?” My belly laugh brought others into our conversation & we all played an age guessing game. They’d not met a woman with full gray hair before. (God Bless & keep our children safe.)
I am carried by the Divine’s love for me. My mother’s enduring love for me permeates my being. There are a few others whose names are written amongst the star dust.
This happens now and then; when I find a dark wet wool cloak of a seasonal depression has overshadowed my being, and I know it is time. Time to check in with my homeopath and a few trusted others. Time to listen more earnestly to God in nature and in others. Energy returns & the “seeker” is back on track and the soaked cloak of inertia has been cast off.
I’ve grown in detaching from the worldly turmoil as I can’t change it on my own. Embracing joyful moments as they are given or appear on my path nurtures my spirit. This can lead to deep laughter as well as tears from joy. I am then able to connect with others, like those of you on this Gratitude path to help detoxify the turmoil around us in the planet.
My guides have included Sophia; long time trusted friends; my spiritual community & faith community; and the intuitive healer elder within.
Good morning dear spiritual pilgrims on this wide unfolding path. Eid (Feast after Ramadan) began on Tuesday. It rained heavily that afternoon & I couldn’t give out candy to all the children as they returned home from their grade schools, jumping out of their school buses racing to their homes to avoid the sprinkles. Yesterday I could, the weather was just right & all children received candy regardless of their religious/spiritual affiliation. As we gathered in the plaza, visiting &...
Good morning dear spiritual pilgrims on this wide unfolding path. Eid (Feast after Ramadan) began on Tuesday. It rained heavily that afternoon & I couldn’t give out candy to all the children as they returned home from their grade schools, jumping out of their school buses racing to their homes to avoid the sprinkles. Yesterday I could, the weather was just right & all children received candy regardless of their religious/spiritual affiliation. As we gathered in the plaza, visiting & laughing, one of my dear elder friends where I worked surprised me by saying “teacher come..,” She had me sit on a bench then brought out from her tiny home a bowl of deep brown henna. She anointed my hands & feet, tenderly & patiently. Talking via her grown daughter as an interpreter my heart was full from receiving this blessing. My fingertips & feet are now ablaze with rich orange hues. Her adult daughters have the same. What a privilege to be blessed by her. May many of us be led to say “Eid Mubarak!” to our Muslim Sisters & Brothers the next few days.
My relationships changed when my actions were based on how I could be helpful vs self centered & selfish with an other. Practicing self care, boundaries, acceptance of both our humanness are other spiritual disciplines that lead me to loving ‘really well.’
Listening to a 3 1/2 year old whose only language is from her birth culture. She will carry on talking & expressing herself with me, watching my supportive non verbal interactions, never showing frustration when I can’t answer back in her language. The language of our hearts transcends differences.
Morning and dark of night piques my eye of wonder more than mid day. Noticing the dew on morning’s yard grass & plants; each bird’s unique song & call; scamper of rabbits & squirrels… At night I’m drawn to the vastness of a clear night sky, limited as my view is in the city; listening for the last bird’s song or inhaling spring’s scent from a lilac tree. The Creature’s handiwork is awesome!
Immerse my thoughts & actions into Carpe Diem!
Kevin, you’re in my thoughts & prayers for renewed health & returned stamina. The Divine Healer is at work. Yes, the international language of nods, smiles & non verbal compassion transcends. Blessings to you. Carla
The most recent challenge was a knee replacement in Nov 2018. The entire process brought me to a depth of physical pain I’ve never known before. I found I had to be willing to be willing to let others help me in every facet of my life. I found myself in new waves of gratitude & learned quickly to not tire of saying Thank You’s for all assistance.
Welcome Sarah, kindred spirit. You’re now among a supportive community. Blessings to you this day! 💟
I belong by being alive, breathing & engaging in life in this moment of time as a child of the Creator. By coming to participate in “kinship” more, I belong to you in our large human family. There are many over lapping concentric circles of others that invite me to grow on this spiritual path & we belong.
This photo provides me a place to be led into more reflections. Thanks Kevin for sharing your gifts of skilled photography! 💟
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