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Good morning lovely gratitude lounge friends
It is Thursday morning here and I have missed a few Tuesdays with you but each time I visit, no matter the day, I am reminded of the love of our dear Ursula. We miss you dear friend…but know that your light continues to shine for us. 🕯
My sister’s health continues to be a challenge. I just now called her to find that she was with her visiting physical therapist and I am so grateful to hear that she is getting some of ...
My sister’s health continues to be a challenge. I just now called her to find that she was with her visiting physical therapist and I am so grateful to hear that she is getting some of the help she needs. I’m not sure if she is being consistent with her dialysis….she is unfortunately not forthcoming about many aspects of her health. I continue to turn my worries over to God, knowing that He is as near as her next breath…I am grateful to have that certainty.
I am grateful for our plans to move to Colorado for the final chapter of our life journey. We have put our house on the market for sale! Our original plan was for Spring 2021 but we decided to move up our timeline for a variety of reasons. I am trusting that all will unfold as it should and in God’s time. We were guided to a wonderful realtor and we are hopeful about the pricing and that houses out here in farm country are selling like hotcakes! This is because of Covid…people wanting to get out of the crowded cities. The thought of being with our daughters sooner fills me with joy, despite the uncertainties and the hard work of preparing to move. But I am not working right now and so have the time to organize and pack.. There is much work to be done and my husband has a full workload at his job and also threw out his back…so I am grateful to have this time available. As much as I loved working at the schools, I know it was the right choice not to go back right now.
I’m reminded that silver linings are present amidst the challenges and uncertainty of these times. Recently I came across a picture that I had taken with my phone….it was a “Word of The Day” from this site back on December 22nd, 2018!! I took a picture of the screen and then forwarded to my daughters. It is serendipity that I still had it on my phone and ran across it: Sharing with all of you now with my grateful love ♥
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars” Og Mandino
So grateful to be here. I was busy, scattered, stressed and un-centered this morning. And then…my Tibetan singing bowl and this breath-awareness practice. I am starting anew.
Thank you for this beautiful sharing Fabiana. You are a whole continent away from me but yet I feel a connection through your words. “The sense of tribe” is worth fighting for! ~Blessings ♥
I would like to believe that I am aware and grateful for the blessings of each day….but I find myself taking simple pleasures for granted. Heat and hot water for bathing, fresh water to drink from the tap, electricity, a refrigerator and pantry that contains food, a flushing toilet…..these are things that far too many people don’t have. Another evidence of this in my life, that has been shown to me recently, is that I am desirous of attention, applause, approval, and expressed (g...
I would like to believe that I am aware and grateful for the blessings of each day….but I find myself taking simple pleasures for granted. Heat and hot water for bathing, fresh water to drink from the tap, electricity, a refrigerator and pantry that contains food, a flushing toilet…..these are things that far too many people don’t have. Another evidence of this in my life, that has been shown to me recently, is that I am desirous of attention, applause, approval, and expressed (gushing?) gratitude from others. I have begun to question my motives when I am giving, serving or opening my heart and home to others. This awareness was painful for me to face…I can see clearly that I was feeling “entitled” to admiration for my good deeds. I’m grateful for this awareness of how I may not have overcome the illusion of entitlement.
Thank you for still making the chants available. I miss the images of the angels…hoping that we will have them back again soon ?? ~Blessings
Still meandering along at my own pace as the Spirit moves.
Serendipity that we have been visited by so many butterflies lately. Vibrant red and yellow echinacea, bell shaped soft lavender hosta blossoms. They can’t resist.
I wrote in my journal that although I have been to the Grand Canyon, it is the birth of my daughters that springs to mind as my “peak experience”. They surprised me, these miraculous creatures.
Waiting, empty, longing Afraid t...
Waiting, empty, longing Afraid to hope. And then…Surprise!
Late to the party….life has slowed down and opened up space for me to continue on this haiku journey. I am grateful for this gift.
Trees-Givers of life Xylem Phloem Pure water flowing from my roots miracle food from my leaves
Trees speak to me without words….they are mystical creatures in my eyes…my “spirit animals”. They are miracles of nature and have a unique role in this web of life. They remind me that all livin...
Trees speak to me without words….they are mystical creatures in my eyes…my “spirit animals”. They are miracles of nature and have a unique role in this web of life. They remind me that all living things are inter-connected and all belong.
I was not able to participate daily and have saved all of the practices…to do on the slower, quieter days. when they come to me. Today is day 2 for me….and it is Good Friday in the Christian tradition. I was raised Catholic and although I don’t practice Catholicism per se any longer, some of the traditions and rituals remain beautiful and meaningful to me. So today my mind and spirit is filled up with the life and death of Jesus.
.Spring Right before my eyes Death...
.Spring Right before my eyes Death becomes life Once again
here I am- somewhere between ocean and moon somewhere between lost and found
I am drawn to this haiku because to me it speaks of being fully present, yet paradoxically “somewhere between”. I am on a journey towards embracing paradox in my life and in the world. I am drawn to this haiku because during this Lenten season I have been reading and reflecting on Henri Nouwen’s book about the biblical parable of the return of the prodigal son. I have felt...
I am drawn to this haiku because to me it speaks of being fully present, yet paradoxically “somewhere between”. I am on a journey towards embracing paradox in my life and in the world. I am drawn to this haiku because during this Lenten season I have been reading and reflecting on Henri Nouwen’s book about the biblical parable of the return of the prodigal son. I have felt many times in my life that I am the prodigal daughter…ever leaving and returning to the awareness of divine Love.
This haiku brings grateful tears of recognition and acceptance to my eyes.
Eric, I am crying as I write this. Your story moved me deeply….thank you so much for sharing. I will carry your story with me as I continue on in my own gratefulness journey. Blessings~
Dear Palm….thank you for sharing this morning meditation. It is nourishment for my body and soul…and a reminder of something I read recently. It is a sweet little prayer: “Lord, I’ll do the pedaling and You do the steering”. As we organize and pack up our home, this letting go is exactly what I need! Faith with feet! 🙏
~With grateful love ♥
Dear Palm…..I am so grateful for your kindness. As you have just experienced, this is indeed a time of uncertainty but we are holding firm to our faith that our house will sell according to God’s plan.
~Love and blessings ♥
Dear Pilgrim….I am so grateful for your support and prayers my friend. They mean so much to me always ♥
~Love and blessings
Dear Pilgrim…you are a strong, brave, courageous and compassionate woman and I am so grateful to call you my friend. We share this journey through aging and retirement and I feel blessed to travel with you through it. ~Blessings
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