Daily Question, April 2 In what ways do my senses invite gratefulness for the world around me? 40 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. Love Abundantly2 months agoLove AbundantlyMy 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. 0 Reply Malag2 months agoMalagI find hearing particularly stills me: at the moment a wood pigeon, gulls and the ticking of a clock. When that stillness arises then appreciation and gratitude can enter. 4 Reply Jules B2 months agoJules BI walked my dog with a friend this morning – cold and crisp, awake and air smelled fresh. Sunny and clear, saw the sea, and the fields. Watched a starling trying to steal somebody’s breakfast, it’s incredible vocal gymnastics were amazing – I kissed my dogs head and smelt his lovely head – we walked for an hour and a half, it was beautiful and we are lucky 3 Reply Don Jones2 months agoDon JonesIt has been a memorable summer here. Flooding that has been the worst in living memory. Some areas have been flooded three times in about 6 weeks, making the clean-up all the more heartbreaking. The forecast is for a possible late season cyclone in the next week or two as well. I guess if anyone needs evidence of climate change ... But what I see in this part of the world, notwithstanding the severe weather, I am still grateful. I guess if it wasn't for the so called bad stuff, then we would...It has been a memorable summer here. Flooding that has been the worst in living memory. Some areas have been flooded three times in about 6 weeks, making the clean-up all the more heartbreaking. The forecast is for a possible late season cyclone in the next week or two as well. I guess if anyone needs evidence of climate change … But what I see in this part of the world, notwithstanding the severe weather, I am still grateful. I guess if it wasn’t for the so called bad stuff, then we would not truly appreciate the good. Read More5 Reply devy2 months agodevyMy eyes see the sun shining, my ears hear the birds singing, I can feel the heat of the sun on my face and can smell dog poop on the lawns 😉😁. Seriously, the arrival of spring brings a lilt to my walk. A smile to my face and appreciation of what is here and what is coming! Bbqs! 2 Reply Blossom2 months agoBlossomembrace the white light 5 Reply Barb C2 months agoBarb CHad to come back and share a beautiful poem by adrienne maree brown that celebrates what our senses bring us in the spring that the northern hemisphere is now entering. She writes a column for Yes! magazine (published from Bainbridge Island, WA, so it feels like my “home” magazine since I live in Olympia and previously lived in Seattle, near Bainbridge). Full of positive journalism and well worth the read. Murmurations: A Spell for the Spring Equinox Let us remind the world How many shades...Had to come back and share a beautiful poem by adrienne maree brown that celebrates what our senses bring us in the spring that the northern hemisphere is now entering. She writes a column for Yes! magazine (published from Bainbridge Island, WA, so it feels like my “home” magazine since I live in Olympia and previously lived in Seattle, near Bainbridge). Full of positive journalism and well worth the read. Murmurations: A Spell for the Spring Equinox Let us remind the world How many shades of green there are How, together, we look like life itself How tender the dirt gets in spring Let us burst open, one multitudinous bud Unfurled by that internal pressure of petal Ripe, yes, and soft You will learn to inhale us Let us punch up from the earth, a lava Bright and abundant dreams of tomorrow Flowing molten and free Turning ignorance to ash Let us act like we got some roots Know that we are held deeply Even as we dance towards the golden breast of the sun life delectable again Let us remind ourselves That life moves ever towards life This is the season of our nectar Beloveds this is the season worth the sting. Read More6 Reply Butterfly2 months agoButterflyThank you for sharing that poem, Barb C. It’s beautiful. 3 Reply Chester2 months agoChesterMy senses, particularly my “good sense”, invite me to see clearly and promote all that is right and good in the world. 4 Reply TLorinda2 months agoTLorindaIn the moments when I take the time to be still and take in all that surrounds me…in the morning especially I am grateful for the sunset I see, the fresh air I breath, the birds I hear and feeling each step along the path that helps me to start my day. 4 Reply KC2 months agoKCI am drawn to the image paired with the word of the day, of the two hands holding the very young chick. It takes me to a place of wonder and gratefulness for many things ... Today I will do my best to remember to experience the moments in and through my senses - the felt sense of the ground as I walk, the sounds of many birds, water, waves, the furnace ... the cherry blossoms and orchestra of Spring flowers everywhere, the taste and smell of the tea, coffee, food we are fortunate to have to ...I am drawn to the image paired with the word of the day, of the two hands holding the very young chick. It takes me to a place of wonder and gratefulness for many things … Today I will do my best to remember to experience the moments in and through my senses – the felt sense of the ground as I walk, the sounds of many birds, water, waves, the furnace … the cherry blossoms and orchestra of Spring flowers everywhere, the taste and smell of the tea, coffee, food we are fortunate to have to nourish us… Thank you so much for this essential question and reminder, and for each of the thoughtful reflections … Read More6 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaMy eyes delight in the view of the sky and the plants on my balcony as I sit here. That’s always the big one. 6 Reply Barb C2 months agoBarb CMy senses bring me things for which to be grateful if I pay attention, like the bird calls coming from all around our house this morning, the sunshine on the green trees, the warmth of my cat curled up on my legs. It requires more attention to recognize that I'm grateful for my senses themselves. I'm especially grateful for my eyesight. I wore glasses from the time I was 5 with extreme nearsightedness, had a radial keratotomy that only worked for a short time and gave me astigmatism as a side ef...My senses bring me things for which to be grateful if I pay attention, like the bird calls coming from all around our house this morning, the sunshine on the green trees, the warmth of my cat curled up on my legs. It requires more attention to recognize that I’m grateful for my senses themselves. I’m especially grateful for my eyesight. I wore glasses from the time I was 5 with extreme nearsightedness, had a radial keratotomy that only worked for a short time and gave me astigmatism as a side effect, then about 3 years ago had cataract surgery and remember what it was like to have the world getting dimmer and grayer. The cataract surgery gave me 20/40–good enough to function without correction, which was amazing in and of itself–and with glasses I’m 20/20. I’ll add another sense people don’t always think of: balance. I get occasional vertigo attacks and have a friend who’s currently in her 4th week of suffering from them. Being oriented to the world around you and having a secure sense of which way is up is something to be grateful for! Read More7 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimI have been told that I have a very strong sense of hearing. As a musician for many years, that has been a true gift in playing in bands and orchestras, and singing along with others. While my hands are unable to play music anymore, I am grateful that my hearing is still quite strong. I love hearing all the little (and sometimes large) sounds outdoors, from the birds and in the woods. I listen to recorded music every day ... good for the soul - and can pop out with lyrics quite unexpectedly, bas...I have been told that I have a very strong sense of hearing. As a musician for many years, that has been a true gift in playing in bands and orchestras, and singing along with others. While my hands are unable to play music anymore, I am grateful that my hearing is still quite strong. I love hearing all the little (and sometimes large) sounds outdoors, from the birds and in the woods. I listen to recorded music every day … good for the soul – and can pop out with lyrics quite unexpectedly, based on something said by another. I also enjoy walking in the woods and all the various scents which change with the seasons and the types of trees, and the particular scents of the beach. Read More5 Reply alara2 months agoalaraThe world of my senses opened to me this morning as I was present to them. I remembered Helen Keller’s autobiography because it has been in my thoughts,. Now it took me to my breakfast. I could chew my food and swallow. I could smell, see and touch, and that took me to how and where the food was grown and where and who was involved. These moments were profound. 4 Reply Charlie T2 months agoCharlie TIt’s my interpretation of information that my senses give me. I’m attempting to choose gratitude. This has not been my habit. This choice is helping me live a more balanced life. There is darkness and light. 5 Reply Hermann-Josef2 months agoHermann-JosefDear Charly. Every day I am eager to reed what you have written. I like your down to earth, honest and practical view of life and yourself. After reeding your comments I feel good. It really is inviting to be grateful. Thank you 3 Reply Carol2 months agoCarolI immediately thought of a Bible verse: Matthew 13:15. “For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I ]should heal them.” The sun is shining in NE Kansas this morning. It’s heat and light a reminder that Spring will arrive soon. Several chances of April showers are predicted in the coming week’s ...I immediately thought of a Bible verse: Matthew 13:15. “For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I ]should heal them.” The sun is shining in NE Kansas this morning. It’s heat and light a reminder that Spring will arrive soon. Several chances of April showers are predicted in the coming week’s weather forecast. Showers, like tears, can be cleansing and nourishing. As my Mom used to say, quoting a popular song, “Though April showers may come your way. They bring the flowers that bloom in May.” The cycle of the seasons is my teacher and reminds me to always be willing to feel and heal. Sometimes it’s hard to be grateful for the world around me but Nature teaches me the importance of nurturing everyone and everything that crosses my path. Today’s quote on gratefulness.org says it well: “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Read More3 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleLast night I participated with my son in a 5K run that benefits both my Tissue Bank as well as an Eye bank. My senses saw many generous people out enjoying a nice night. There was a moment I thought, it’s odd to be having a nice time while others are dealing with bombs in their country and many deaths. I am grateful to be an American. My thoughts are still with Ukraine. 3 Reply Hermann-Josef2 months agoHermann-JosefWhy not also sending bombs. Heavy bombs of hope, love, light,joy and peace. Don‘t allow Putins bombs to explode in your mind. Be happy and use this power coming out of happiness to heal the athmosphere . With love, Hermann 4 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleThank you Hermann:) 0 Reply sparrow2 months agosparrow. . . in the way my senses bring me pleasure . . . that pleasure makes me grateful, but there are many more ways to be grateful as well. We can learn to find gratitude in difficult times too, and perhaps that way is more powerful, because we have to stretch to find it. 11 Reply Barb C2 months agoBarb CThis is poetry. Thank you. 3 Reply alara2 months agoalaraThank you Sparrow this was special to me. 3 Reply Laura2 months agoLauraOur senses are the only way we can experience the world. But it’s taking a moment to notice what those five physical senses offer that sparks gratefulness. At this time of year I notice the many shades of green as trees and shrubs begin to unfurl. Birdsong fills the air. The air is beginning to feel soft on my skin after winter’s sting, and it often carries the scent of freshly cut grass. The warmer temps also bring a change in foods. Local strawberries and blackberries will be available s...Our senses are the only way we can experience the world. But it’s taking a moment to notice what those five physical senses offer that sparks gratefulness. At this time of year I notice the many shades of green as trees and shrubs begin to unfurl. Birdsong fills the air. The air is beginning to feel soft on my skin after winter’s sting, and it often carries the scent of freshly cut grass. The warmer temps also bring a change in foods. Local strawberries and blackberries will be available soon. Their warm sweetness tastes like a drop of sunlight. Read More8 Reply Carol2 months agoCarolBeautiful…your words have peaked my senses! 2 Reply carol2 months agocarolSeeing . hearing, (kindness, inclusion, care, generosity, anything I perceive as beautiful); tasting ( and satisfying wants and needs); smelling ( food safety, delights, something is burning lol) , touch, and thoughts/emotions/imaginings-- being pleased with whatever I'm experiencing--hmm-- maybe I'm only grateful for my capacity to sense including feeling the safety and freedom of having needs met secure housing, food security, transportation, etc. If I spend enough time at any one point of ...Seeing . hearing, (kindness, inclusion, care, generosity, anything I perceive as beautiful); tasting ( and satisfying wants and needs); smelling ( food safety, delights, something is burning lol) , touch, and thoughts/emotions/imaginings– being pleased with whatever I’m experiencing–hmm– maybe I’m only grateful for my capacity to sense including feeling the safety and freedom of having needs met secure housing, food security, transportation, etc. If I spend enough time at any one point of appreciation, this may expand to appreciation of whoever made this experience available. 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