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Alex, thank-you so much for sharing these helpful reminders. My best practices are: being grateful for everything, listening to healing, soothing music, taking a walk outdoors, only spending a very small amount of time listening to and reading the news, connecting with friends and family, having quiet time, helping others and receiving inspiration from a few internet sites. I have a sense of peace much of the time that I know I could not humanly bring about. Thank-you, God!!! May the world li...
Alex, thank-you so much for sharing these helpful reminders. My best practices are: being grateful for everything, listening to healing, soothing music, taking a walk outdoors, only spending a very small amount of time listening to and reading the news, connecting with friends and family, having quiet time, helping others and receiving inspiration from a few internet sites. I have a sense of peace much of the time that I know I could not humanly bring about. Thank-you, God!!! May the world live as one and peace reign everywhere. Love, peace and blessings to all 🕊🌻🌍
Gratefulness is my rock! When I go in the stores I focus on all that is available to purchase, not on what isn’t available; how blessed I am to have family checking in with me each day to make sure I am ok; the electricity, heat, etc. is working perfectly; I am able to shop for people who need help; I am able to get out and go for a walk; offer smiles freely; the list is endless. There is so much inspiration shared on Internet sites, such as this one. Gratefulness helps keep me centere...
Gratefulness is my rock! When I go in the stores I focus on all that is available to purchase, not on what isn’t available; how blessed I am to have family checking in with me each day to make sure I am ok; the electricity, heat, etc. is working perfectly; I am able to shop for people who need help; I am able to get out and go for a walk; offer smiles freely; the list is endless. There is so much inspiration shared on Internet sites, such as this one. Gratefulness helps keep me centered, positive and peaceful. Yes, this time is so very challenging and I do have times of fear, anxiety, but I have this deep sense of knowing all will be well. I realize “of my human self alone I can do nothing” and there is an invisible Presence guiding us. Right now my heart is so filled with love and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be on earth at this time. Blessings, peace and love to all🕊💖
Dear Gratefulness Team, thank-you for offering and sharing this most uplifting, inspiring and encouraging message! It is so needed right now! This time offers us so many opportunities. Life is such a precious gift! Marianne Williamson said, “The Miracle often lies outside our comfort zone”. Peace, love and blessings to all, Sheila 🕊🦋🌷
Dear Paul, what a beautiful essay! This is very timely for me, I am reading the book, “The Hidden Life of Trees”. The wonder of Nature leaves one in awe! Yes, everyone and everything is interconnected. I love the prayer you said to St. Therese of Lisieux! Your wife was right in telling you to share your story, this has been very helpful to me. Blessings to you and all your family, Paul. Peace, Sheila 🕊🍂
Eric, this is SO beautiful and inspirational!!! I have no words to express how deeply this has impacted me. It brought to mind something I once read, ‘Thank-you God for this beautiful life and forgive me if I do not love it enough’. You have so uplifted and encouraged me. Thank-you from my heart! Bless you, Eric and your dear mother. Peace and love, Sheila 🕊
This Normal Day practice has been SO beneficial in helping me to treasure and savor each precious moment and be more present and attuned to all the gifts given to us. I have just re-read again parts of your current posted blog, “This love poem living through you”. Who knew a heart could hold so much love! Gratefulness.org thank-you for this practice and this entire site!!! I wish words could express what I am feeling, but they cannot and I hope what my heart is saying comes throug...
This Normal Day practice has been SO beneficial in helping me to treasure and savor each precious moment and be more present and attuned to all the gifts given to us. I have just re-read again parts of your current posted blog, “This love poem living through you”. Who knew a heart could hold so much love! Gratefulness.org thank-you for this practice and this entire site!!! I wish words could express what I am feeling, but they cannot and I hope what my heart is saying comes through. Namaste. God bless you.🕊🌻💖
In all honesty, often when I am with someone, I am not fully present with them. My judgments, labels, thoughts, etc. about that person get in the way. I will truly work on this practice today. I am grateful for this practice, it is very helpful to me! Thank-you! Peace and blessings to all 🕊🌷💕
Dear Greta, this is absolutely SO beautiful!!! My heart is overwhelmed with such a feeling of love after reading this! I will read It again and again. THANK-YOU for sharing this!!! What a gift it is and you are! Bless you, dear Greta. Love, Sheila💖
I was washing the breakfast dishes this morning and noticing the details, the warm water on my hands, etc. It is a wonderful way to be in the present moment and stop the chatter of the mind. Noticing and treasuring the details seems to be saying “Thank-you God for this wonder-filled world and life”. This practice is very helpful to me. Thank-you!!! A Blessed Sunday to all 🌻
I live in the western part of New York state and I love the 4 distinct changes of seasons. Each season offers its unique beauty and type of weather. I take a walk outside almost everyday and I love seeing all the changes in nature, the trees, etc. that occur from season to season. Yesterday the temp. was in the teens and there was brilliant sunshine. The cold crisp air was so invigorating and it energized me! Thank-you God for this beautiful world, this beautiful life! Thank-you gratefulness....
I live in the western part of New York state and I love the 4 distinct changes of seasons. Each season offers its unique beauty and type of weather. I take a walk outside almost everyday and I love seeing all the changes in nature, the trees, etc. that occur from season to season. Yesterday the temp. was in the teens and there was brilliant sunshine. The cold crisp air was so invigorating and it energized me! Thank-you God for this beautiful world, this beautiful life! Thank-you gratefulness.org for this practice! Peace and blessings to all.🕊🌻
Acknowledging my body and putting my hand on my heart and saying, “thank-you ” fills me with such awe and gratitude. When I was younger I did not respect or appreciate my body(did not eat healthy, etc.). Yet, here I am at 66 years of age and very healthy! Oh, how my body has served me all these years and continues to do so. Thank-you from my heart for this practice!!! Happy Valentine’s Day to all!💕 Peace and love, Sheila 🌻
Reading everyone’s thoughtful reflections is a treasure on this normal day. Thank-you to all for your sharing! 🌷
I woke up this morning, I am alive and well! I am in where it is warm and dry and able to see the beautiful snow that is falling outside. I am able to read this beautiful practice, comprehend the words and be so inspired by it! Words cannot express the gratitude and joy I feel for being alive! Thank-you God!!! Thank-you gratefulness.org for this beautiful practice!!! With heartfelt love to all, Sheila 💕
Rose, what a beautiful and inspiring essay! It made me think of a saying I have hanging on my kitchen wall by Virginia Satir from ANGL’s book, ‘Everyday Gratitude Frame-Ups’, “Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference “. I love your line, “given the realities of this moment, how might I act?” I am going to write it down and hang it on my wall. Thank-you, Rose f...
Rose, what a beautiful and inspiring essay! It made me think of a saying I have hanging on my kitchen wall by Virginia Satir from ANGL’s book, ‘Everyday Gratitude Frame-Ups’, “Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference “. I love your line, “given the realities of this moment, how might I act?” I am going to write it down and hang it on my wall. Thank-you, Rose for sharing this!!! With love to all, Sheila 🌷💕😊
I agree with Pilgrim that this is one of the most life-changing and life-giving essays I have ever read! I have no words to express how profoundly my heart has been touched and affected. Honestly, I don’t think I will ever be the same again. I am going to make copies to share with people. God bless everyone involved with Prisoner Express and all prisoners. Thank-you for publishing these letters! With love from my heart to all, Sheila 💕
Patjos, I hope whatever you make turns out delicious! It has to be good with chocolate in it!😊 Have a safe and peaceful day.🦋
Dear Anna, you say you are “at home doing nothing”. I am retired and also at home. I believe by us sending out positive energy to the world and staying centered and at peace in ourselves as much as we can, we are doing a great service to our world. May we shine a light on the darkness of our world. God bless you, dear Anna.🕊🌻
Drew, I take a walk outdoors everyday, weather permitting. It is very healing to be out in Nature! It is so true that the best things in life are free! Bless you, Drew.😊🌳
Dear Kristi, thank-you so much for your very kind reply! It touched my heart.💖 May God’s peace be with us all.🕊
Tay-Marie, I love your RAIN mantra! Thank-you for sharing it!😊
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