I agree with Mark. Maturity is really important. Of course, having something in common also helps.

I am so grateful for this place/space. I watched a live training this morning by Anna Bey, creator of School of Affluence. She is a very good business woman. But I already feel so rich with all the wonderful gifts life has given me. I am unsure about getting involved with a program that claims it will lift me to another level of wealth. I am very grateful to know of the opportunity though. I wish everyone here health, peace, and joy.

This is an easy one. The now diseased former chair of the music college I went to. Also, the choir conductor at the same school. He taught me what good choral music really is. There are others, but I will stop here.

Gosh! To overcome my impulse to be critical and judgemental. To conquer clutter. And to compose music, just for starters. I just watched another glorious sunrise and am again reminded of how much we take it for granted. Peace , joy, and health to all.

They have made me more patient and compassionate. They taught me to not trust the system society is built upon. They taught me to be careful who I trust. But then to look beyond that system to find the beautiful within myself and others and the world in general. The blessings are there but I must choose to focus on them and be grateful for them. That is where I find myself now..

The practice of gratefulness has had an unintended consequences. I have always felt like I don’t fit on this Earth and had accepted that and learned to love with it. But now I seem to have separated myself even further as most people are so drawn into irritation and anger over Covid19. Looking for good is NOT the norm. I am grateful for this community’s encouragement. It really helps.

I agree. Strange question. Only me.

I want to share something that I find happening to me. As I practice gratefulness on a daily basis and focus on love for all, I am finding little situations popping up that causes me to see what I am feeling and then examine why I feel that way. Then I have to turn that around to love. It is exhausting me. But I am grateful that it is happening. I pray I can stay the course because this world really is quite beautiful.

Gratitude is changing how I see everything. I hope I am becoming more compassionate toward myself and life. Viewing each moment as it unfolds as an opportunity to accept whatever it holds. I am still unfolding myself. I am learning to be grateful for everything.

My kids. A daughter and a son.

The principal of love, kindness and mercy for myself and others. Coming here every day and all my other practices (meditation and Tai Chi) all help me navigate. It is good knowing that love is everything.

I refer you to Fearless Soul YouTube and the Say Thank You by Densel Washington. It is wonderful. I listen every day.

This feels like a political question to me. And I feel like there is implied guilt to each person as an individual when I don’t believe that is true at all. My life has been simplified for years. I believe changes at the corporate level are needed in how society is set up. And frankly, I am not sure that is going to happen. We CAN survive but everyone, and I do mean everyone, needs to get on board.

I need other people for sure. And other people need me. My kids need me. Though I am a contemplative, I definitely need the balance that interaction with others provides. The world does need me.

As I walk this path of conscious gratefulness, I am learning it keeps my heart soft and able to encourage others to remain open as well. Taking that walk helps as does watching the sunrise. And they are free.

Have you tried a TENS unit? I have one and use it sometimes.

Thank you. I will check it out.

Thank you for sharing this. My calling is to be part of a group like this but life has not cooperated.