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Gratefulness
I’ve been practicing gratitude as a way of life since I found the book Simple Abundance about twenty years ago with its principles of gratitude, simplicity, order, harmony, beauty and joy. I still revisit that book every few years! I’ve been able to live through some difficult times with a sense of joy and fulfillment. Finding this site has enriched that practice and the understanding that I always have enough – that life is always beautifully, simply abundant. Blessings on ...
I’ve been practicing gratitude as a way of life since I found the book Simple Abundance about twenty years ago with its principles of gratitude, simplicity, order, harmony, beauty and joy. I still revisit that book every few years! I’ve been able to live through some difficult times with a sense of joy and fulfillment. Finding this site has enriched that practice and the understanding that I always have enough – that life is always beautifully, simply abundant. Blessings on all this wonderful day! Thank you for your beautiful spirits and caring hearts.
Thank you to all those who share their thoughts here each day. You inspire and uplift.
Healing
A couple of weeks ago I had a bad fall and left the emergency room with a broken left elbow, badly broken right wrist, and damaged right leg. The next day the orthopedic surgeon looked at the xrays and said he did not think the elbow was broken. Off came the splint. I could extend the arm! A wash of gratefulness swept over me. I am still hobbling and have a plate and screws in my wrist, but I am so grateful to be able to peck this in with my left hand. So much to be grateful for always!
As Katrina says, I am trying to listen more than I talk. In that spirit, I just have to say that every single one of your words today has been the balm of Gilead, soothing my soul. Love and prayers to you all! Thank you!
Thank you, Kevin! Your words came as rain to parched ground today, “all a gift…with no guarantees.” I’m struggling this morning with concern over a problem faced by a beloved adult grandchild, a problem over which I have no control. Accepting that, letting go, and trusting him to God is humbling. Not being in control is always humbling. Being reminded that all is a gift with no guarantees is just what I needed! Thank you!
Kevin, your response struck a cord with me. It has been a long time since I posted because I found myself thinking I had answers while not really soaking in all there is to learn from others. Some days the questions leave me cold. Some days they stir a response. But always, always , when I read the responses of others I grow. I am given some nugget, some turn of phrase, some thought or message that helps me. In my own life I’m learning to “live with the questions” as someone...
Kevin, your response struck a cord with me. It has been a long time since I posted because I found myself thinking I had answers while not really soaking in all there is to learn from others. Some days the questions leave me cold. Some days they stir a response. But always, always , when I read the responses of others I grow. I am given some nugget, some turn of phrase, some thought or message that helps me. In my own life I’m learning to “live with the questions” as someone wrote one day. There isn’t always an answer. I always look forward to what you write, Kevin. Your response today is deep and challenging. This tells me that the content of the question is not as important as the content of the heart that responds. Thank you to all who share their thoughts, and to all a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Welcome back, Kevin! I always look forward to what you have to say and missed you yesterday.
Love that last sentence!! Thank you!
Praying for you, Kevin!
You have said it well, Trish. Paying attention and actively seeking ways to be kind are key. I love to find ways to help young mothers with fractious children in stores. My favorite time was hearing a child who had hurt a finger screaming for a bandaid while the mother kept saying ,”We’re almost finished.” I had a bandaid in my purse and offered it. The look on the mother’s face was priceless. Such a joy!
Amen!
Well said, Kevin!
Happiness and healing to you, Christina!!
So true! Instead of why me, why not me?
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
You, too, Antoinette.
And to you!
Wow! I needed this question today, and I needed your response and those of the others. I woke up reliving old and recent disappointments about the paths children and grandchildren have chosen. I needed to be reminded we are each on our own path, and their choices are not about me. “My job is to love and share the light.” Thank you.
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