For sure to sort of postpone uncomfortable emotions which might be difficult to face. Often old stuff like some fears, insecurities or residues of traumatic experiences, which probably many of us have experienced, and which may re-actualize, for to be transformed then. And in the space while being busy, which I just like to be, to allow becoming aware of what is going on inside. To apply “Stop, Look and Go” taught by Br. David for transforming such emotions I find so helpful. I am grateful for the grace to have learned here to deal with these difficult aspects in such a constructive way, coming from far withdrawal. May transformation of painful experiences be happening for all who suffer. May faith and trust and hope be present in all people. For this I pray. With gratitude and joy today, I give thanks to all of you who share here, and to all of the gratefulness-team for your compassionate work.

For a long time it was difficult for me to relax and be joyful even only for moments. To me it was surprising to realize that how my emotional state feels like, to a large part is dependent on how I look at things, and that I can change in perspective from one moment to the other. Not only to think this is possible but to live it. It has become much more easy to “switch” to the better, and for this I am so grateful.

It feels to me that your sharing here helps a lot to become flexible in realizing that I have a choice how I look at things, which then immediately affects my emotional state. It is a huge gift.
My hope is that may be my sharing could contribute to support you too in return in this perspective. That our perspective is just a perspective. That we can learn this from each other. It was not an easy process at all, but so helpful. Thank you all very much for your daily support. You may not know what this means to me.

These days I had the offer and the joy in between to practice gratefulness despite inner turmoil. Sometimes it meant to fall deeply into emotional difficulties, sometimes I could find the joyful inner position and view on minor or even major things and to let go of. It was not an easy process, but I am happy for this experience.

I guess if I am able to keep the inner joyful peace while facing inner turmoil, turmoil in the outside world will not bring despair so easily any more, that a kind of balance can be present, where the pain perceived in the outside is not extinguishing joy, rather that both can be held in my awareness and so to stay able and compassionate to do what I can to help developing things to the better.

Again late in the evening on Tuesday, our common prayer day, I think of you who share here. Pilgrim, Gabi and Sylvie and Awinchen, Ursula, Anna and her father, Mary, Palm, grateful sea, Michele, Alicia, Diane, and all the lovely people who joined more recently, like Mica, Sarah, Carla N, and all the ones who once were more present and who may be only reading by now, like Aine, Manda, and THenry, whom I am missing… may you all be well. My heart goes out to you all, and please feel enclosed even if I did not mention you by name. Sending you love. May the ones who are suffering be given hope and faith, and may the ones who are ill be healed. May you all be blessed, dear friends, and all beyond. Wishing you all a peaceful sleep tonight, and that we may all wake up to a beautiful new day full of joy.

I would not say that I feel generous, although sometimes people say that I am. It is just joy to give, to do something for someone as a favor, or as support, or in terms of money if I can afford it. If fear is present, this narrows such spontaneous gestures, I guess. So it would mean to stay open to give even in presence of fear.
To bring forth my most generous self, for me it would mean to love the other unconditionally, selfless, which is resulting in freely giving or doing whatever is needed.

When my friends feel better and they could recover from a difficult emotional state or could find back to positive mindsets. When we share a day outside, having delicious dinner like yesterday while being together in warmhearted contact. Meditating does, both together with friends or alone. The stillness which sometimes arises then is adding delight. To read your manifold replies here does. When I may be of service to others. Singing, dancing and playing music does so much. Being in nature. Being here with you all. Being grateful.