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By showing compassion and kindness to those who I will see,be with of talk to. I have my annual medical checkup at my doctors office this morning. I will thank her for her and other medical staff who are going through difficulties during this pandemic. I will show my appreciation to my spouse by telling her..
Going outside at night away from the lights of the city. My best experience ever was during a cruise from San Francisco to New York. During the middle of clear nights, we would go up onto the upper deck and gaze at all the stars. I find this very humbling. We are just a minut speck in the universe. I was thinking how many people are looking up at the sky at the same time and thinking the same thing? How many of those stars have planets with beings who are also gazing up and wondering? It put...
Going outside at night away from the lights of the city. My best experience ever was during a cruise from San Francisco to New York. During the middle of clear nights, we would go up onto the upper deck and gaze at all the stars. I find this very humbling. We are just a minut speck in the universe. I was thinking how many people are looking up at the sky at the same time and thinking the same thing? How many of those stars have planets with beings who are also gazing up and wondering? It puts perspective into its place.. we all belong together, we are all made from the same cosmic dust, we are all one..
By accepting life as it is better, to continue living in the present rather than the past and future. More work is needed..To continue being compassionate towards others realizing that we have our battles, react to situations differently. By continuing my daily meditation to keep myself calm and grateful .
10 years ago I let go of my excessive alcohol consumption. It was my means of being in control. The result was that I was able to really start to self heal from my early trauma, face it and learn to embrace, accept and move in. At the same time, my physical health has opened improved.. I no longer live in a hidden cloud of trying to hide and now am able to not my inner pain.
Getting outside more to enjoy nature,( I am not fond f the cold) exercising and do things that I enjoy rather than checking out social media or being like a hermit. Be more compassionate towards my spouse, give her some personal space when needed and understand her work difficulties rather than trying to help solve them or feel neglected.
I should write a letter to my myself from my inner child thanking me from being there, protecting him whenever painful thoughts or emotions come up. I understand the reasons why my inner child comes up. understand his feelings . my inner child was trying to protect me the best way that they knew even though it can have disasterous consequences. My inner child appreciates that I still love him, that I will protect him and be there for them to help him grow. We are both inseparable.. we are one...
I should write a letter to my myself from my inner child thanking me from being there, protecting him whenever painful thoughts or emotions come up. I understand the reasons why my inner child comes up. understand his feelings . my inner child was trying to protect me the best way that they knew even though it can have disasterous consequences. My inner child appreciates that I still love him, that I will protect him and be there for them to help him grow. We are both inseparable.. we are one ..
I have learned that in order for my garden to flourish and grow, I need to take care of myself, fertilize it with positivity, gratitude, love and compassion and to remove myself from any unnecessary, destructive things which threaten me.
The opportunity and privilege of being older. My heart still beats, I am able to feel my lungs move as I inhale and exhale, I able still able to experience sight, touch and hearing. Whenever I find out that someone who I know or went to school with is going through major sickness or who passes away, I realize more and more how precious living is. Our time on earth is finite so I try to experience every day as a gift..
Seeing the sunrise with the beginning of a new day, talking to an old friend every once and a while, watching animals in nature, hearing our neighbourhood cardinals, blue jays and other birds chirping, listening to music or being able to see a concert. I look forward again being able to visit and embrace those close to me.
How strong a person I really am considering what I have gone through during my life. I’ve also learned that it is ok not to try to be perfect.. that’s what being human is all about.
My feeling of abandonment at times. I’ve been aware of this for years, the reasons why and logically know that my mind is living in the past with my parents. At times and now recent when I feel stressed, it’s little head rears itself, or I’ll be angry about something that’s happening in my life and I will set myself up for isolation only to then feel abandoned. This is an ongoing problem. I am trying to meditate and be thankful when this happens but the little me comes to the surfac...
My feeling of abandonment at times. I’ve been aware of this for years, the reasons why and logically know that my mind is living in the past with my parents. At times and now recent when I feel stressed, it’s little head rears itself, or I’ll be angry about something that’s happening in my life and I will set myself up for isolation only to then feel abandoned. This is an ongoing problem. I am trying to meditate and be thankful when this happens but the little me comes to the surface. I have a zoom appointment with my counsellor today to discuss this. I haven’t talked to her since June and it’s time for a tuneup.
When stressed.. setting myself aside to breathe deeply, goto my room to practice my guitar, enjoying the sunrise in the morning in solitude in reflection..
My daily practicing of gratitude throughout the day either by contemplating how we as humans are all connected somehow, meditation or going out into nature. I find that these actions reset my thinking, bring out compassion and support and reaching out to others
In reality my life is good. The only area I am trying to cut back on to lessen my emotional load is to avoid the constant bombardement of current affairs. I do this by skimming past people’s political posts or opinions on social media, by limiting my news watching and concentrating on my positivities.. yes keep informed by don’t overdo it.
My inner child still keeps up resurfacing whenever certain triggers come along. I attempt to exemplify love and support towards him, but it is still a struggle. Often the pressures that I experience in present take me back as a 6 – 10 year old when I felt abandoned. This current covid situation has aggravated this more because I feel alone not being able visit other people. Living in our social bubble is a catalyst. Everyday i practice gratefulness to be content with what I have that I can ...
My inner child still keeps up resurfacing whenever certain triggers come along. I attempt to exemplify love and support towards him, but it is still a struggle. Often the pressures that I experience in present take me back as a 6 – 10 year old when I felt abandoned. This current covid situation has aggravated this more because I feel alone not being able visit other people. Living in our social bubble is a catalyst. Everyday i practice gratefulness to be content with what I have that I can still use the phone and social media keep in touch . Everyday I will attempt to talk more to my inner child to reassure them that I am there for them, to protect them and that they are not alone.
A year ago I decided ( as the household cook) to make more ethnic varied meals. My menus include middle eastern, East Indian, European as well as Ethiopian, and Moroccan dishes. I used to live primarily on the standard meat and potatoes way. My change in cooking has opened up my mind and senses to food as well as the multi cultures our world has.
In the past I had trust issues in a lot of different areas. I am realizing that sometimes things come into my life and I have to trust myself that my instincts will guide me in making the best decision possible.
I feel possibility to change my problem of attachments. It’s time to focus on more self love, to remain grounded whenever I feel threatened.
Louis Armstrong’s Oh What a Wonderful World 🎵🎶
Trying to develop passion for learning, curiosity and growth. To be more connected with my being, to cherish the present moment, to build solid and authentic relationships, to be grateful for all the experiences I’ve been blessed with, to be aware of my connection to the world, to be present, and to always notice the details that I’d otherwise miss out due to the chaotic world we live in.
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