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Gratefulness
… and remember how as a child your arms could rise and your palms turn out to bless the world. (Tobar Phadraic, David Whyte)
Unearned gift/kindness/potential/awareness/love.
Joy, good friends, a healthy curiosity and sense of humor, to love well, to find hope in hard times, to know that they are a gift in this world.
A whole line of matriarchs along my pathway, now among the Communion of Saints. Specifically in later years, two women professors at seminary, and two wondrous women spiritual directors whose way along the pathway of light changed and continue to change and honor my life. Theirs is the way of kindness and deep wisdom. I have been greatly gifted and my gratitude runs deep.
My two daughters, who through every stage of their lives have taught, and continue to teach me new ways to be in the world. My parents and grandparents, who lived through wars and difficult times, yet made the most of living forward, and who never forgot how to laugh. Two unbelievable women of deep wisdom whom I came to know through my ministry, filled with grace and trust in what is good, and whose deep friendship has meant the world to me. My granddaughter, my only grandchild, who is creati...
My two daughters, who through every stage of their lives have taught, and continue to teach me new ways to be in the world. My parents and grandparents, who lived through wars and difficult times, yet made the most of living forward, and who never forgot how to laugh. Two unbelievable women of deep wisdom whom I came to know through my ministry, filled with grace and trust in what is good, and whose deep friendship has meant the world to me. My granddaughter, my only grandchild, who is creative and hard working and will soon enter her senior year of college. She finds ways to shift gears when needed, stands up to power, and is a joy in my life with her uniqueness. I am and have been utterly blessed.
“It is well with my soul” (as the song says).
On Easter, I happened to look out at the grassy area behind our townhomes and notice several rabbits. (No, I am not making that up!) When I looked out awhile later, I noticed that one would run at the other and the other would leap up in the air and the other would keep running underneath. I have seen this before, but not for a couple of years. I looked online and it said that this is how they play! I never thought of rabbits, or other non-pet animals playing. So funny that this happened on E...
On Easter, I happened to look out at the grassy area behind our townhomes and notice several rabbits. (No, I am not making that up!) When I looked out awhile later, I noticed that one would run at the other and the other would leap up in the air and the other would keep running underneath. I have seen this before, but not for a couple of years. I looked online and it said that this is how they play! I never thought of rabbits, or other non-pet animals playing. So funny that this happened on Easter. Also, thanks for the question. Reminds me to look for my book by C.S. Lewis called Surprised by Joy. I haven’t read it in quite some time.
Joining this circle of prayer, Mike. Perhaps there is a way to quietly invite donations among friends, neighbors, church, etc?
And you, as well, dear Ose!
And to you, dear Palm! Thank you.
Beautiful, Anna. Thank you!
Yes, Mike, so true.
Happy Birthday, pkr!! This is a beautiful tribute to your parents.
My heart is full, dear Anna! I picture the beautiful Italy and you walking and breathing deeply, out in the world. My daughter who lives in Washington state loves Italy so much, and for 2 years has had to miss her intended visit. I know she will go back as soon as she can. I, too, am grateful for this space to connect, either in writing or heartspace. Because I live alone, some days my only connection with others is through writing, and of course, connecting heart to heart, friend to fr...
My heart is full, dear Anna! I picture the beautiful Italy and you walking and breathing deeply, out in the world. My daughter who lives in Washington state loves Italy so much, and for 2 years has had to miss her intended visit. I know she will go back as soon as she can. I, too, am grateful for this space to connect, either in writing or heartspace. Because I live alone, some days my only connection with others is through writing, and of course, connecting heart to heart, friend to friend. May you be well!
Dear Ose, I do not plan to stop being here. When my hands are suffering, it is just a little problematic to write. We have been here together for a long time, my friend! Since the beginning, I think. For this I am grateful.
My daughter in Seattle mentioned today that there is usually no rain at this time of year. No wonder forest fires are a huge worry!
I expect people are venturing back “into the world,” often one step at a time, to see how it feels. May we honor their journey. And if I was new here and read that the place is boring, see that the bulk of posts are written by the same people, I might stay away and stick with only the Practice page. Variety is the spice/gift of life. And Gratitude is the central thesis here.
Sounds beautiful, sunnypatti!
Enjoy, Mike! My daughter lives in Seattle, and I always enjoy visiting.
Truly listening is a wonderful gift, Samuel!
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