Daily Question, March 30 How am I fortunate? 53 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. ryanmopo1 year agoryanmopoI got my second vaccine shot, so I will be able to see friends and do normal-ish things soon without fear of getting or spreading the virus! 0 Reply k'Care-Reena1 year agok'Care-ReenaHOW ARE YOU FORTUNATE ??How are we NOT !!! Everyday is another day to be the best version of yourself and live life based off of your purpose. I identify days as ” do overs” “chances”. There are a lot of us who are hard on ourselves and expect life to be hard while associating over working with success. THIS IS NOT TRUE, YOU HAVE TO HAVE DRIVE AND A PURPOSE IN LIFE to detect ALL the blessing and gifts you have. Ever looked for your glasses and its on your head? How about looking for yo...HOW ARE YOU FORTUNATE ??How are we NOT !!! Everyday is another day to be the best version of yourself and live life based off of your purpose. I identify days as ” do overs” “chances”. There are a lot of us who are hard on ourselves and expect life to be hard while associating over working with success. THIS IS NOT TRUE, YOU HAVE TO HAVE DRIVE AND A PURPOSE IN LIFE to detect ALL the blessing and gifts you have. Ever looked for your glasses and its on your head? How about looking for your phone while you are on it? Yea thats the same thing: WE ARE LOOKING FOR FULFILLMENT, SUCCESS, HEALTH & HAPPINESS outside when the answer is WITHIN US…it is uncovering your TRUE SELF. Read More1 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagHow am I not? I am vertical today. My needs are met. I can share time with loved ones and help them. I live at a time when science has advanced so far that we have effective vaccines so quickly. If this had happened even 10 years ago it would have been grim. 11 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceI am fortunate to have my animal companions, my family, plenty of clean food and water, and the wisdom I have gained over the years. 5 Reply Kristi1 year agoKristiI have a family I love, a job, a house, friends, my health, and so much more. I am truly fortunate! 4 Reply Tori1 year agoToriI am fortunate to have my good health, my family in good health, a roof over my head, and people around me who are positive and loving. I am grateful for everyday of my life! 4 Reply Michael Mac1 year agoMichael MacGrateful for good friends who appreciate me for who I am, and to those people who have been positive influences in my life. 4 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesFortunate to be aware – aware of Grace. And also to have a Kelpie dog in my life who, I am pretty sure, thinks I am the ant’s pants. 6 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in Ohiohaha. Dogs are so special. 😀 2 Reply Elaine1 year agoElaineBy accident/miracle of birth I was born healthy and middle class in safe, sensible and splendorous postwar Canada. 5 Reply Joy1 year agoJoyI feel it is already graced with fortune to be allowed to live in a western country with no war, no starving, no suffering of cold or lack of any basic needs while most of the world´s fellow people have to suffer greatly of most of these circumstances. I try to spare spending too much of water, food and energy, hoping the balance somehow may beat in favor of these people. I am fortunate to be able to share here, being able to use such a high tech tool like my computer while sitting in my heated...I feel it is already graced with fortune to be allowed to live in a western country with no war, no starving, no suffering of cold or lack of any basic needs while most of the world´s fellow people have to suffer greatly of most of these circumstances. I try to spare spending too much of water, food and energy, hoping the balance somehow may beat in favor of these people. I am fortunate to be able to share here, being able to use such a high tech tool like my computer while sitting in my heated flat. The evening sun conjures up a peaceful evening atmosphere before my fellow friends soon will arrive for drinking tea, for sharing of our lives and for meditating together. How can I be other than fortunate facing this richness? Read More4 Reply Linda1 year agoLindaI have lived in a beautiful part of the country for many years. I have good friends and a caring family. My husband is a patient and loving man. I was able to retire this year and am enjoying the downtime for now. I have mostly good health and things to look forward to. I am indeed fortunate. Thank you for the question today. It is good to focus on the positive first thing in the morning! 5 Reply John Tamminga1 year agoJohn TammingaIn so many ways that it boggles the mind. I recently asked myself this question within the context of my "economic privileged" life and realized two major economic factors were primarily responsible. First, was my fathers access to the GI bill as a veteran of WW2 which allowed him to get an education. Second, was my great grandfather's, on mothers side, access to the free land thru the Homestead Act. Both events significant changed the financial fortunes on both my mothers and fathers side o...In so many ways that it boggles the mind. I recently asked myself this question within the context of my “economic privileged” life and realized two major economic factors were primarily responsible. First, was my fathers access to the GI bill as a veteran of WW2 which allowed him to get an education. Second, was my great grandfather’s, on mothers side, access to the free land thru the Homestead Act. Both events significant changed the financial fortunes on both my mothers and fathers side of the family. These events were were largely denied to people of color by the way. Read More5 Reply Lauryn1 year agoLaurynI am fortunate to have a job that allows me to be financially secure. I am fortunate to be in good health. I am fortunate to have a partner who understands me and with whom I can share this life. I am fortunate to live in an area of the country where I enjoy pleasant weather year round. I am fortunate to be able to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Those are a few things that come to mind this morning. 5 Reply Yram1 year agoYramThis is my first time responding but a long time reader. I will say ditto to all the eye opening answers, except rowing. In a few days we will be able to travel from WI to NM. Fortunate or privileged? Probably both. I will absorb and appreciate the difference in weather and scenery as well as the people I will meet and depend on for my comfort. I am looking forward to new life being pumped into my being. Thank you everyone! 5 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioI’m glad you are adding your voice now, and hope you do often. A belated “welcome!” 2 Reply Howie Geib1 year agoHowie GeibIt’s never too late to start rowing! Good to hear your voice. Have a safe journey. 4 Reply sb1 year agosbI just feel fortunate in every way. Of course, I must admit I might not feel this every second of every day - we all have our ups and downs and I have certainly had my share of downs, but in general, I can feel blessed by how fortunate I am. I have reasonable health, I grew up in a wonderful family who taught me well, developing my values, interests, skills, self confidence.....and am now married to a (usually!!) wonderful man. I live in the most beautiful place and get out and enjoy nature - so...I just feel fortunate in every way. Of course, I must admit I might not feel this every second of every day – we all have our ups and downs and I have certainly had my share of downs, but in general, I can feel blessed by how fortunate I am. I have reasonable health, I grew up in a wonderful family who taught me well, developing my values, interests, skills, self confidence…..and am now married to a (usually!!) wonderful man. I live in the most beautiful place and get out and enjoy nature – so important to me. I have a nice house, a good job which I (mostly!) enjoy, lovely music to listen to, books to read, my Faith, enough food, money, clothes… When I come to put it all down, I feel overwhelmed by how fortunate I am. To sum it up – I am alive, loved and loving. What more could anyone want? Read More6 Reply Katrina1 year agoKatrinaI am fortunate to have had the influencers (as they are referred to these days) in my life that I had. Parents, church leaders, teachers, sisters, friends of my parents that influenced my values, fostered my interests, and coached my gifts and talents in ways that allowed me to fly when I was out on my own. I didn’t always feel secure in that, but looking back, I can see how I was more secure than I felt. And that was all part of the formation. 7 Reply pkr1 year agopkrI am fortunate in so many ways. I woke up today to see the sun, feel the breeze. I have a roof over my head, toast on my plate and coffee in my hand. Plenty of food in the cupboard. I have my good health. I have Source by my side and many Angels. I am very blessed. 🙏❤️ 6 Reply Chester1 year agoChesterThis question reminds me of when many years ago I returned from traveling for several weeks in an impoverished area of the world, where homes were small, simple stone structures with dirt floors and minimal if any furnishings beyond a table and a few chairs. After getting back home, I walked into a grocery store, as if for the first time, amazed by all the items lining the shelves, the fresh vegetables and meats, all neatly displayed and ready to be picked up. While I am certainly not consistent...This question reminds me of when many years ago I returned from traveling for several weeks in an impoverished area of the world, where homes were small, simple stone structures with dirt floors and minimal if any furnishings beyond a table and a few chairs. After getting back home, I walked into a grocery store, as if for the first time, amazed by all the items lining the shelves, the fresh vegetables and meats, all neatly displayed and ready to be picked up. While I am certainly not consistently mindful of all the ways that I am fortunate, I suspect it is much like my taking for granted the simple blessing of being able to walk into a grocery store – so many things from which to choose. That said, after having recalled that memory will focus on the great blessing of good memories. Read More6 Reply John Tamminga1 year agoJohn TammingaReminds me of when on a family vacation my sons saw for the first time the extreme poverty of the third world. They were about 8 and 10 and both started and could not stop crying for several minutes. When we all flew back home, we kneeled down on the dirty pavement before getting in the car and kissed it. 6 Reply SK1 year agoSKI am the most fortunate woamn on the planet (or as my doctor says "the healthiest woman in my practice and on the planet").I am fortunate in that I have a life I love, have had purpose in my career, have amazing friend. I have a home to take care of; a meditative garden in which to sit and wonder in; a life of good memories and parents who loved me. after watching a documentary on "The Children of Shame" in Ireland as the children of unwed mothers, separated from them, sold as orphans or allowe...I am the most fortunate woamn on the planet (or as my doctor says “the healthiest woman in my practice and on the planet”).I am fortunate in that I have a life I love, have had purpose in my career, have amazing friend. I have a home to take care of; a meditative garden in which to sit and wonder in; a life of good memories and parents who loved me. after watching a documentary on “The Children of Shame” in Ireland as the children of unwed mothers, separated from them, sold as orphans or allowed to die and be buried in a secret mass grave- I come to the surface of life everyday so grateful and thankful. These babies and children were sold, trafficked, neglected, abandoned and disgraced by the very “religion” that is suppose to promote love and forgiveness. we must never forget the lost ones; the innocents of our world. Read More8 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioI had loving parents and have loving children and a loving husband. My living needs are met with many humble but delightful extras that we enjoy. My now grown up children are doing all right... they have bumps in the road, but more or less are learning how to navigate them and it is beautiful to watch them grow and develop as people. Of all the fortunes I have, reasonable health, nature near by, skills, education... it is still the people who make me feel especially fortunate. Friends and acqua...I had loving parents and have loving children and a loving husband. My living needs are met with many humble but delightful extras that we enjoy. My now grown up children are doing all right… they have bumps in the road, but more or less are learning how to navigate them and it is beautiful to watch them grow and develop as people. Of all the fortunes I have, reasonable health, nature near by, skills, education… it is still the people who make me feel especially fortunate. Friends and acquaintances f-to-f and friends here in this “room.” This morning when I got up, as usual, the cat at the foot of the bed got up too. I went to the top of the stair and the cat was with me. He moved one paw as if about to take the next step down but then hesitated and waited to see if I would take the step down. I said, “Go on, boy,” but he wouldn’t until I took that step. We went down to the kitchen together for our breakfast. It was kind of cute. Have a wonderful day, everyone! 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