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If I thought it might be my last day- which I often do- I would live my time in play with my children. I would email my adult son a love letter and I would also email James my last love letter to him. Before I closed my eyes I would have my children in my arms, with one last photo of us together.
I’ve grown by listening. I’ve had many of the answers to many things but did not grasp them because I wasn’t listening. I listen now
I can love by letting go. Sometimes I think love means holding onto something or someone. While it can in certain instances, I have also learned love is letting go as well. Letting go of my ideas of what love should be so that it will make me feel better is what I will be letting go. Loving in truth is what matters. Loving God can mean letting certain things and people go in life. Loving a partner can mean letting certain things and people go in life. Loving myself can mean letting go of cert...
I can love by letting go. Sometimes I think love means holding onto something or someone. While it can in certain instances, I have also learned love is letting go as well. Letting go of my ideas of what love should be so that it will make me feel better is what I will be letting go. Loving in truth is what matters. Loving God can mean letting certain things and people go in life. Loving a partner can mean letting certain things and people go in life. Loving myself can mean letting go of certain people, behaviors, thoughts, and things . When I let go of things, thought, behavior and people that don’t align with my values I am saying that I won’t operate in a space that doesn’t help me grow into my best self. I’m grateful for that
Remind myself that the experience is within me and not outside of me. Although it may affect me physically, it’s a response to my nervous system. My body is communicating that something is wrong. It’s an indicator that changes are occurring. To tend to myself I can read scripture to guide my response.
The truth that has been revealed to me is that much of my suffering I have inflicted upon myself.
My 8 year old daughter inspires me. She reminds me that I need her love just as much as she needs mine. I use to long to lay with a man at night to have to hold me. I realized through my daughter that I actually was not always wanting something romantic. The type of comfort I was looking to give and receive I have been able to have with my daughter. We lay in bed and hold each other. It’s so healing to my heart. She reminds me how important it is to be present, especially when she comes hom...
My 8 year old daughter inspires me. She reminds me that I need her love just as much as she needs mine. I use to long to lay with a man at night to have to hold me. I realized through my daughter that I actually was not always wanting something romantic. The type of comfort I was looking to give and receive I have been able to have with my daughter. We lay in bed and hold each other. It’s so healing to my heart. She reminds me how important it is to be present, especially when she comes home and wants to tell me about her day and show me everything she drew at school. She inspires me to live. That’s important because my depression doesn’t. When I see my daughter she reminds me of the gift of life. I cared for her for so long and I don’t want my depressed states to take moments away from her where I could be loving on her.
It breaks my heart that no matter how much I learn about love in truth and extend it, everyone won’t be okay with receiving it or even know how.. I’ve learned that receiving love is just as much of a practice as extending love. I’d like to believe love is something we all run to and try to become. Although this is true for some people I am still motivated to operate from a place of love regardless of the circumstances.
Right at this moment as I type this I am in the doctors office. I’m going to savor this day by being grateful that my rheumatologist is the best doctor I ever had. I’m so happy to have her support. I’m newly diagnosed with a chronic illness and although there’s constant reminders of it right now I am going to savor this day also by being thankful for the abilities I do have like typing this response, being able to read other responses, and for stumbling across this web...
Right at this moment as I type this I am in the doctors office. I’m going to savor this day by being grateful that my rheumatologist is the best doctor I ever had. I’m so happy to have her support. I’m newly diagnosed with a chronic illness and although there’s constant reminders of it right now I am going to savor this day also by being thankful for the abilities I do have like typing this response, being able to read other responses, and for stumbling across this website when I was looking for something else.
My eyes. Being able to see the emotions of my loved ones make me grateful because it allows me to connect with them. It also also informs me.
When I think of the end I get perspective. When I question when I am the happiest I discover what matters the most to me. When I ask myself when I feel my most healthiest it tells me what’s most important
Telling someone I love them.
I would like to learn how to let go when it’s necessary.
When thinking about opening my heart I can say if there was resistance it’s likely due to an experience that was uncomfortable. Being mindful about the state I want my entire well being to be in can encourage me to open my heart. When I open my heart it can encourage others to follow my lead who are amongst me. Opening my heart is required to receive all the beautiful things and I want to be open for such things as love and tenderness.
I’m cultivating and showing compassion by placing myself in a training to become a better listener. By learning to listen and practicing it I mindfully respond in a compassionate tone
I put my hand over my heart as I read this comment. I truly understand.
Beautifully said
Carol, you indeed have blessed me with your response. Just the perspective I need on this exact day. You said it plagues you with ” Why me?”. Today I let go of what I think ” should be”.
I really felt this submission on my core. Thanks for sharing Charlie. Softening of the heart is so beautiful.
Kristi ❤️
Thank you for sharing exactly how I felt.
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