Daily Question, September 18 Reflect on a meaningful experience of receiving from someone. What makes it stand out? 33 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. GCharlotte1 year agoGCharlotteConversations about cooking ideas from loved ones. It moves me! 0 Reply GCharlotte1 year agoGCharlotteConversations about cooking ideas from loved ones. 0 Reply Ose1 year agoOseWhen I met an old friend again after many years of hurtful separation, he welcomed me saying: "I can perceive, you found what you always were looking for, and I am happy to see you arrived there and found some peace". His warmhearted and compassionate words of love were completely unexpected after all these years and reconnected us at an emotional level once shared. His words transcended time and deep reproaches we might have held until then towards each other, and he allowed me to be there for ...When I met an old friend again after many years of hurtful separation, he welcomed me saying: “I can perceive, you found what you always were looking for, and I am happy to see you arrived there and found some peace”. His warmhearted and compassionate words of love were completely unexpected after all these years and reconnected us at an emotional level once shared. His words transcended time and deep reproaches we might have held until then towards each other, and he allowed me to be there for him in one of his most difficult moments, sharing joy and tears. We were happy to share three days in intimate connection before we peacefully had to say good bye for good. I am forever grateful for this deep, honest and loving experience. Read More1 Reply Debra1 year agoDebraBeautiful! 0 Reply Arleen1 year agoArleenAbout 2 weeks after I got married, I moved from Massachusetts to Indiana. I left my family, friends, and my job behind to go to a place where the only person I knew was my husband. I was there for 2 years while my husband finished his graduate work. During the summer I was there, my parents said they would come to visit me.. They were going to be driving. The day they were supposed to arrive, they called and said they weren't going to make it and would arrive the next day. I was disappoint...About 2 weeks after I got married, I moved from Massachusetts to Indiana. I left my family, friends, and my job behind to go to a place where the only person I knew was my husband. I was there for 2 years while my husband finished his graduate work. During the summer I was there, my parents said they would come to visit me.. They were going to be driving. The day they were supposed to arrive, they called and said they weren’t going to make it and would arrive the next day. I was disappointed and I guess it showed on the phone. My husband and I ate dinner and they were going to go food shopping. As we walked out of the apartment door, pulling into the driver were my parents. They heard the disappointment in my voice and did everything they could to be there that day and they did. The reason it stands out is that I was lonely for them, and my life at home. I realized they made the effort to make me happy. I truly appreciated their efforts. I knew I was loved. We had a great visit!! And I was happy to show them my new life. At the end of the two years, we were fortunate that my husband got a job at a local college and we were able to return home. Read More2 Reply Mark Featherstone1 year agoMark Featherstonesomething I receive freely… feels good… it’s feels like a meaningfully experience… (if it’s I did this for you and therefore you do this for me, it feels different, but thats ok, it works, it makes the world go round)… but it feels good to give and receive in a simple way. 2 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagIt was something I really appreciated and, more importantly, the friend who gave it to me really understood what I like so I felt appreciated by my friend also. 3 Reply Nancy Walton-House1 year agoNancy Walton-HouseIn the las 24 hours, I received forgiveness from a friend. I forgot a scheduled phone call with her because I was focused on solving a technology problem affecting a meeting I am leading tomorrow. When we finally connected, she was very gracious about my error. We are rescheduling the call. I am grateful she was not offended by my error nor did she take it personally. That was a relief and a gift. 5 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesEveryday when I get home from work, my faithful old dog greets me like I have been away for a year. The welcome lasts for about 10 minutes. What a joy it is to come home to her. 10 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagWhat a joy indeed. That unfiltered delight of a dog is so special. 3 Reply DeVonna1 year agoDeVonnaOnce, years ago, my husband and I took our four children to a local park to play. The children played on the equipment first, but then were drawn to their favorite game, rolling down a giant grass covered hillside. I was cradling our youngest in my arm, walking down that hill toward the car, when my husband gently took my hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it, saying, "I will love you for the rest of my life," This is my most cherished memory and a gift from a man that I adore. What makes...Once, years ago, my husband and I took our four children to a local park to play. The children played on the equipment first, but then were drawn to their favorite game, rolling down a giant grass covered hillside. I was cradling our youngest in my arm, walking down that hill toward the car, when my husband gently took my hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it, saying, “I will love you for the rest of my life,” This is my most cherished memory and a gift from a man that I adore. What makes it stand out is that it was completely unexpected, unplanned and ordinary. Read More12 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteToday at volunteering one of the people said she used some of the breathing techniques I taught her in order to make it through several appointments that were giving her anxiety. She said our meditations have helped her in many ways and I’m very grateful for that. Have a beautiful weekend friends. 5 Reply Ed Schulte1 year agoEd SchulteThe LIGHT of that BE-ing-ness is what make it “standout”. Just as it is described by RUMI here “This Light is not like the light of the sun and the moon – in the presence of which, things still exist. When His Light shines unveiled, there are no heavens, no earth, no sun, no moon. There is only this King.” ~ Rumi Post Note: THE “KING” which is as conveyed in this RUMI gem, is non-gender specific It is both the Christ / Logoic and the Holy Spirit. 4 Reply Zenith1 year agoZenithThe event that comes to mind is a trip to Victoria, BC I took in 2016 to celebrate my graduation from college in 2014 at age 60. On the return I needed a place to stay overnight. An elderly friend offered. I accepted. It was the very first time we had ever just sat and talked for an evening. It was a real gift as a year ago she had a stroke and then 3 months later fell and broke her hip. Both of which changed her in ways she doesn't realize. I will forever be grateful for the time I had with her...The event that comes to mind is a trip to Victoria, BC I took in 2016 to celebrate my graduation from college in 2014 at age 60. On the return I needed a place to stay overnight. An elderly friend offered. I accepted. It was the very first time we had ever just sat and talked for an evening. It was a real gift as a year ago she had a stroke and then 3 months later fell and broke her hip. Both of which changed her in ways she doesn’t realize. I will forever be grateful for the time I had with her. At 89 she could pass at anytime. That is the only time of receiving from others I remember. Read More5 Reply Debra1 year agoDebraI received an email from a friend with some keen observations about me. It was, at first, a difficult message to read and receive. And then I realized he was extending love to me by being honest and forthright about some behavior (once I was receptive to it) I needed to change. I took it to heart and knew why I wasn’t being my true self. I was imbibing too much. I have stopped doing that and I read his email every day to remind me of that and to embrace my true loving and compassionate self......I received an email from a friend with some keen observations about me. It was, at first, a difficult message to read and receive. And then I realized he was extending love to me by being honest and forthright about some behavior (once I was receptive to it) I needed to change. I took it to heart and knew why I wasn’t being my true self. I was imbibing too much. I have stopped doing that and I read his email every day to remind me of that and to embrace my true loving and compassionate self….I received an email from a friend with some keen observations about me. It was, at first, a difficult message to read and receive. And then I realized he was extending love to me by being honest and forthright about some behavior (once I was receptive to it) I needed to change. I took it to heart and knew why I wasn’t being my true self. I was imbibing too much. I have stopped doing that and I read his email ever day to remind me of that and to embrace my true loving and compassionate self. Read More6 Reply Rev. Louise Tallman1 year agoRev. Louise TallmanI was part of a pilot study for female clergy after retirement. The investigator just sent me a pack of photographed note cards with sunflowers on them. She mentioned that they can remind us of how the sunflowers stand tall in the face of life’s transitions. This gift was not only a surprise but a great reminder to keep my posture straight as I age both spiritually and physically. 6 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteWhat a lovely picture you just made in my mind Weather in Louise! Thank you for sharing that and I’m happy you’re here with us. ? 2 Reply Papilio1 year agoPapilio23 years ago I became a new mother and struggled with adjusting myself to a new life despite profound joy of the birth of our son. When he was two-week old, I was trying to unbuckle the infant baby carrier in the parking lot. Since I felt someone behind me, I looked back and saw a mother with two toddlers. Apparently I was blocking them from getting into their car. So, I stopped what I was doing and tried to close the back door. The mother looked at me in the eye and said gently, “I know exact...23 years ago I became a new mother and struggled with adjusting myself to a new life despite profound joy of the birth of our son. When he was two-week old, I was trying to unbuckle the infant baby carrier in the parking lot. Since I felt someone behind me, I looked back and saw a mother with two toddlers. Apparently I was blocking them from getting into their car. So, I stopped what I was doing and tried to close the back door. The mother looked at me in the eye and said gently, “I know exactly what you’re going through. Take your time.” and gave a beautiful smile. I felt as if an angel smiled at me. After that, I was able to unbuckle the carrier and bring my baby sleeping in the carrier out of the car with ease. Her kindness stands out because her words came out with true compassion. Read More6 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestI especially appreciate the opportunity my job provides me on the regular to serve and assist young mothers, super moms, baby-wearing dads and everyone else struggling to get the car unlocked, the groceries in and out of the cart, keep her ducklings in line and safe in the parking lot. I know they got this! 6 Reply sunnypatti1 year agosunnypattiTwo years ago, I retired from two major roles in my life to focus on my healing and give myself the time needed to make the changes that I was ready for. I was the Director of a large women’s surf contest and I was also the volunteer coordinator for a popular surf camp for special needs children. I really loved the work I did with both of these events, and so stepping away from them was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. I was so fearful of people judging me and also fearful that the ...Two years ago, I retired from two major roles in my life to focus on my healing and give myself the time needed to make the changes that I was ready for. I was the Director of a large women’s surf contest and I was also the volunteer coordinator for a popular surf camp for special needs children. I really loved the work I did with both of these events, and so stepping away from them was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. I was so fearful of people judging me and also fearful that the right people wouldn’t be available to step into those roles. I prayed about the situation, and those right people showed up. Anyhow, while I was so worried about disappointing my community, what happened after the news got announced was something I certainly didn’t expect. Emails, texts, social media posts thanking me for the work I did for all those years. I had parents telling me the influence I had on their daughters and all kinds of things that still humble me to this very day. Some people knew why I needed to retire and offered to be there for me. It helped kick off my healing, as I felt so alone and scared before that. I saw that people are more kind and understanding than my ego wanted me to know. And I also realized that our actions and deeds make a difference in more ways than we know. Read More9 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleI remember getting beautiful rainbow roses from my ex fiance. They stood out because they were rainbow colored – each individual rose. Rainbows are the LGBT symbol of pride so it was sweet of her to choose those ones. 6 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestI received a compliment on my “style” the other day from an attractive young co-worker. This woman is literally half my age and has a keen interest in fashion design. Not being exactly good at accepting compliments and rarely hearing such from someone so gorgeous in their own right, I side stepped her remarks, saying that style is for “fancy” people and that my messy hair, Native American bead choker, bandana, raggedy old concert t-shirt, and billowing Thai fisherman pants were nothing m...I received a compliment on my “style” the other day from an attractive young co-worker. This woman is literally half my age and has a keen interest in fashion design. Not being exactly good at accepting compliments and rarely hearing such from someone so gorgeous in their own right, I side stepped her remarks, saying that style is for “fancy” people and that my messy hair, Native American bead choker, bandana, raggedy old concert t-shirt, and billowing Thai fisherman pants were nothing more than a minimalist accident of dealing with myself. Damn, I hope I didn’t discourage her. Her compliments that day have been the sugar in my morning coffee ever since. Read More7 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishTwenty years ago I became deathly ill while vacationing with my ex-husband. After two weeks he needed to fly back home to be with our children. My mom flew to San Fransisco & stayed w/ me for almost a month, sitting w/ me all day at the hospital, reading, telling me stories & lifting my spirits. She never complained, paid for my flight home & continued to drive me to dr appointments, make my family dinner & shower love upon me. I’ll never forget the gift she gave all of us. 11 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteTrish , that’s wonderful for her and I hope you are well now. 2 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishHi, Antoinette. I’m very healthy & incredibly thankful (& lucky.) My mom is a gem❤️ 1 Reply Carla1 year agoCarlaI received abundant compassion, unconditional love & mercy during an amend conversation with an older friend. 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