Daily Question, August 1 Reflecting on a meaningful experience of receiving, what makes it stand out? 37 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. Ose1 week agoOseEvery experience of receiving I would consider meaningful. What makes it stand out is to perceive the heart in it, of the giver, of nature, of life itself, so that even if it is about the very difficult ones, I felt loved. I had and still have to be aware to perceive this ever present gift, and for the ones who gave it and for this possibility and Love, I am deeply grateful. 1 Reply Mica1 week agoMicaThe incredible improbability!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitI am answering this with a recent event that brought joyful laughter. We went to dinner with friends recently. I brought a bag of dog treats and told them to give it to their dog Oakley. A few days later, we got a thank you card from Oakley. It is just how you would imagine a dog writing it if one could. The simpliest things can bring joy to someone. Will try to post a picture of it in the gratitute lounge. 1 Reply Don Jones1 week agoDon JonesLike for the lobsters in the aquarium of the restaurant on the Titanic – there is always hope beyond our imagination. 3 Reply Michele1 week agoMichelelove this too. 0 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitLove this! Thank you. 1 Reply KC1 week agoKCI received a phone call this morning from a long-time friend. It has been a difficult and painful friendship for some time, and I was in the painful process of severing ties. Through the voice communication (she only communicates by text), and her honesty about her situation and struggles, I was able to hear and understand a bit of what she is is struggling with. My heart was touched and remains open. 2 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitBless you. Causing me to think how much we might change our opinion about some people if we understood more about their journey. 2 Reply KC1 week agoKCThanks Rabbit. Bless you as well. For some reason this is leading me to lyrics from the popular song from the 1960’s- Make me a channel of your peace. The stanza that stands out is – Oh Master grant that I may never seek, so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love with all my soul’. Not sure if it resonates for you. Sharing on the chance it does. Warmest wishes for your day … KC 1 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitOh, that is a wonderful song. I remember it too. I wish everyone would sing and believe it. May kindness visit you today. 1 Reply KC1 week agoKC… and what a wonderful world it would be! And you as well, Rabbit. Wishing you much kindness in your day … 1 Reply Carol1 week agoCarolA dear friend took me in to her home when my marriage fell apart after 35 years and said, this is your home for as long as you need. After more than 25 years, it still warms my heart. 2 Reply Linda1 week agoLindaOur grandson is a budding movie director. He was invited to a big event that showcased young directors like him and their movies. He had a perfect time until he tried to fly home, and of course the airlines were cancelling flights and he couldn’t get home. What happened was amazing–the festival directors comped him a room and he was able to spend the last night of the festival being recognized and saying goodbye to all the people he had met. A beautiful experience of receiving. 4 Reply Hermann-Josef1 week agoHermann-JosefMy mind is like a great receiver. It depends on how he is tuned to understand what he is receiving. He always was in need of guidance for many things. Like guidance of my parents , school teachers, guidance in arts, music and so on. When I was seventeen it was clear that he needs spiritual guidance not to get lost in ideas and concepts that would lead nowhere. Life always forced me to make a next step. That I have received the ability to receive and also to give it back or pass it on to my daug...My mind is like a great receiver. It depends on how he is tuned to understand what he is receiving. He always was in need of guidance for many things. Like guidance of my parents , school teachers, guidance in arts, music and so on. When I was seventeen it was clear that he needs spiritual guidance not to get lost in ideas and concepts that would lead nowhere. Life always forced me to make a next step. That I have received the ability to receive and also to give it back or pass it on to my daughter is what makes me grateful , keeps me humble and is giving me the strength to go on. Read More4 Reply Elaine1 week agoElaineI’m receiving a generous unbidden act of hospitality right now. We’re staying in the beautiful home of friends of friends who simply wanted to be generous. This impulse to share, to extend the webs of connection is just what humans do! 3 Reply Chester1 week agoChesterAbout a week ago, while on a long, cross-country road trip with my wife and kids, I stopped by my elderly parents’ home in the morning to just say a brief hello. There was a moment when my increasingly frail father slowly walked through the kitchen to make me coffee, then proceeded to prepare a small serving of oatmeal. His lifetime of sacrificial giving to my family, and me personally, struck me in that moment as he continued to give from his increasingly limited supplies of energy. Powerful ...About a week ago, while on a long, cross-country road trip with my wife and kids, I stopped by my elderly parents’ home in the morning to just say a brief hello. There was a moment when my increasingly frail father slowly walked through the kitchen to make me coffee, then proceeded to prepare a small serving of oatmeal. His lifetime of sacrificial giving to my family, and me personally, struck me in that moment as he continued to give from his increasingly limited supplies of energy. Powerful then and even now. Read More4 Reply KC1 week agoKCChester, Thank you so much for sharing your reflection about being with your father, his 'lifetime of sacrificial giving' to yourself and your family, as he continues 'to give from his increasingly limited supplies of energy'. I have a very similar experience when visiting my elderly father these days. Your reflection helps to deepen my understanding and appreciation of my own father and the tender, ever shifting balance of giving and receiving. So much to practice and learn every da...Chester, Thank you so much for sharing your reflection about being with your father, his ‘lifetime of sacrificial giving’ to yourself and your family, as he continues ‘to give from his increasingly limited supplies of energy’. I have a very similar experience when visiting my elderly father these days. Your reflection helps to deepen my understanding and appreciation of my own father and the tender, ever shifting balance of giving and receiving. So much to practice and learn every day! Warmly, KC Read More2 Reply Barb C1 week agoBarb CI'm with others--in trying to make this open-ended it became so abstract I'm having to dig to find something. Perhaps part of this will be taking away thoughts about how I could give to someone else in a way that would make *their* receiving memorable. The element of surprise is one thing that several occasions have in common: I received something delightful and unexpected, whether it was an award for my work or a chocolate bar from my husband. He had the very brilliant idea of working his w...I’m with others–in trying to make this open-ended it became so abstract I’m having to dig to find something. Perhaps part of this will be taking away thoughts about how I could give to someone else in a way that would make *their* receiving memorable. The element of surprise is one thing that several occasions have in common: I received something delightful and unexpected, whether it was an award for my work or a chocolate bar from my husband. He had the very brilliant idea of working his way through all the varieties of chocolate bar carried at our local food co-op so we can try them all over time–no wonder I love him so much. The first chocolate bars were a total surprise–now the surprise is in which flavor varieties will come home. This week I’m making a surprise visit to my best friend in another city on her birthday. (I’m sure she’s not on here so I’m not spoiling the surprise.) Early in the pandemic I wrote letters to some family and friends; receiving a handwritten note or card in the mail is always meaningful because it embodies time, thought, and physical effort beyond the electronic. So that’s my list for now: – Surprise – Time – Thought – Effort Read More3 Reply stait1 week agostaitI have recently joined a new internship position and the manager approached me and paired with a shyer girl. He had talked with me about how he had heard about how outgoing I was and said that if I do anything this summer, bring her out of her shell a little. It meant so much, especially as I don’t see myself as a friendly outgoing person. Someone else noticing it has brought me joy and comfort. (And I think that I have as well 🙂 ) 5 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitWhat a sensitive person your manager is and also you for giving it a try. What is the rest of the story? Is it working? 1 Reply Charlie T1 week agoCharlie TThe experiences that stand out, are the ones that came at the exact moment that I needed them. Even very small gestures loom large. A book, a smile, a phone call, a job offer, a healing touch, a sharing. 5 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitVery much agree. Thanks. 1 Reply Butterfly1 week agoButterflyWell, the most meaningful experience I have received is this lifetime. What makes it stand out is having had three amazing, gorgeous children who have all stayed close and supportive to me. And I now have two beautiful granddaughters as well. My life has been, and still is, quite difficult, but these blessings make everything worthwhile. 3 Reply Cathie1 week agoCathieDuring the covid rebound, or reopening, I received an invitation to cochair a program where the leader of many years retired! This stands out as I was new myself. It also stands out because of the amazing support received by the leader who extended the invitation. And the Grace that brought the program to fruition. 3 Reply Laura1 week agoLauraI think what made those experiences meaningful was that I didn’t expect to receive any thanks. So it was nice to be recognized or tended to. 3 Reply Christine1 week agoChristineEvery experience is meaningful to me. Every experience makes me a little bit richer and also in knowledge about myself. I find it difficult to choose one to reflect on because I have had so many experiences in this life. Mistakes I made …. I must also have done something right …. learned from other cultures …. dealing with difficult people, came into contact with loving people………and so much more…… 5 Reply EJP1 week agoEJPThe kindness, compassion and love received from complete strangers during a very difficult time. 4 Reply Kevin1 week agoKevinThere are so many ways, forms, and reasons for receiving. I might receive “good news” about something that would have little meaning to others, or, I could “receive” compensation or an unexpected raise. I could, receive, God forbid, very bad news about my health, yet that too, would be meaningful, though unwanted. But perhaps I will receive some act of kindness which is aways meaningful, that for some people, never seems to come often enough. Since today’s Daily Question is so abstr...There are so many ways, forms, and reasons for receiving. I might receive “good news” about something that would have little meaning to others, or, I could “receive” compensation or an unexpected raise. I could, receive, God forbid, very bad news about my health, yet that too, would be meaningful, though unwanted. But perhaps I will receive some act of kindness which is aways meaningful, that for some people, never seems to come often enough. Since today’s Daily Question is so abstract in nature, a response could go on forever. But I remember how meaningful my first cup of coffee is in the morning, so I’m leaving to receive and experience that! 😊 Read More5 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitOh, I can just smell it. That is the best part for me. Your comment about the bad health care news touched me too. I have received quite bit of that this year but I least I know and can try to get help. 1 Reply Kevin1 week agoKevinSo sorry my friend that receiving bad news was not just a statement, but a reality for you. My hope and prayer is that real help becomes a reality also. Take care. 2 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitThank you Kevin. Lots of reminders to enjoy each day. This site has been helpful. Thank you for being here. 1 Reply Pilgrim1 week agoPilgrimGotta love that first cup of coffee! 2 Reply Barb C1 week agoBarb CHere for Team Coffee. 1 Reply Michele1 week agoMicheleI’m a bit confused … aren’t all experiences received? Maybe it is some lessons that are hidden? The memories that tend to stand out are the strong ones. I look forward to reading others reflections. 🐇🐇🐇 2 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitYes, but does one stand out and touch your heart? That is what occurred to me and how I answered it. May you have a heart touching event today for which you are grateful. 1 Reply Michele1 week agoMicheleOMG I sure did! My employer sent an email letting us know that we were getting another bonus:) Very grateful and surprised. My rabbit rabbit rabbit sure did bring me good luck! 0 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitSo glad for you. Don’t you just love it when these seem to connect like this? I sure you earned it. Thank you for sharing it with us. 1 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2022, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
