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Daily Question, April 9

What beauty might I offer my attention to today?

  • Juliemac

    My attention to nature and the possibility of spring makes me so hopeful. Looking at all of nature coming to life without mind to the external world gives me energy to keep going on my journey.

  • Malag

    The beauty of the expression on my dog’s face as he waits there, expectant, waiting for pets.

  • Tahsin Tabassum

    beauty of isolation

  • Ose
    The question reminded me in a beautiful recording of the Holy and Great Thursday offerings I once received as a present, sung by the highly cherished Russian orthodox choir of the monks of a monastery where I used to stay periodically many years ago. I just started to listen to these odes and they are so moving me inside. I would wish I could offer you a piece to listen to it also. Although I am not really closely familiar with these ceremonies, the sung liturgy is touching me very deeply. It wi...

    The question reminded me in a beautiful recording of the Holy and Great Thursday offerings I once received as a present, sung by the highly cherished Russian orthodox choir of the monks of a monastery where I used to stay periodically many years ago. I just started to listen to these odes and they are so moving me inside. I would wish I could offer you a piece to listen to it also. Although I am not really closely familiar with these ceremonies, the sung liturgy is touching me very deeply. It will lead me to celebrate Easter in inner silence, peace and beauty, after having had a rather difficult inner state during the course of this day. I am very grateful for this question today. Thank you dear Gratefulness-team for this. Wishing all happy Easter celebration with precious moments of inwardness. Prayers and blessings be with all of you and all beyond.

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  • BabaYaga

    The outside world is reawakening, and it’s enchanting. On my morning walk I saw a Baltimore oriole high up in a tree, singing away like a robin on steroids. Nice!

  • Nancy Walton-House

    I intend to pay attention to the beauty of nature and of the Triduum services offered online today through Easter. I am deeply grateful for God’s presence in these two forms. Deo Gratias!

  • GCharlotte

    My new pair of Sketchers. It was this month after years of having them on my wishlist that I found a pair I liked for half off!

  • TeriB

    The bright blue sky, green grass and sunshine as I tend to my flower beds.

  • pkr

    The birds and all the beautiful flowers everywhere. I am blessed.

  • Debra

    The universe for me today is offering up the beauty of music. Melodies surging through my consciousness — at first adagio and then allegretto. — capturing my soul.

  • Mark Piper

    I knew to look out my (home) office window to see the sun shine upon the beginning buds of the magnolia tree. That beauty captured my attention. But the beauty I offer is to allow, even welcome interruptions with grace: a smile, not a sigh; a surrender, not a fight; openness, curiosity, and full attention in the moment rather than ‘no,’, frustration, or a mind wandering for the interruption to end so I can go back to what ‘I’ wanted to do.

    • Carol

      I’ve always been told that a “smile” is the simplest form of meditation. Sometimes I feel my heart smiling. Other times when my tummy hurts, I smile at it and encourage it to smile back. There is such beauty ans sustenance in a smile! Sometimes, I admit to sighing but just for today, may we all turn those sighs into smiles.

      • Mica

        Thank you, Carol – I’ve always been told that a “smile” is the simplest form of meditation. – I’ve added that to my collection of valuable quotes.

  • Ed Schulte
    Pierre Pradervand's April Blessing message convey's this very well A Blessing for Understanding the Divine Government of ALL "Finally, we bless ourselves in the understanding that a perfect divine plan of unlimited good undergirds the existence and destiny of every single earthly manifestation, from the proudest kingdoms and empires to the humblest leaf, rock or rivulet, from presidents, kings and rulers to the humblest servant, a plan of such splendor and beauty that the most genial or vast...

    Pierre Pradervand’s April Blessing message convey’s this very well

    A Blessing for Understanding the Divine Government of ALL
    “Finally, we bless ourselves in the understanding that a perfect divine plan of unlimited good undergirds the existence and destiny of every single earthly manifestation, from the proudest kingdoms and empires to the humblest leaf, rock or rivulet, from presidents, kings and rulers to the humblest servant, a plan of such splendor and beauty that the most genial or vast human intelligence cannot even begin to understand it.

    Awe.

    ….. Awe

    …. boundless awe.”

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  • Michele

    The beauty of medical marijuana will be getting my attention today as I work with it everyday. Testing is so important to ensure a safe product for patients.

  • Misty

    The calm, steady presence of my other half. I am complete without you, but you tether my orbit. I do not thank you often enough.

  • Pilgrim

    It is hard to say, but with all that is happening in our world, and the myriad emotions, I try to see everything and everyone within my view with wide open and grateful eyes/heart. We walk, or stay in place, together across the globe.

  • devy

    Positivé thinking and gratitude for the things I have, the people in my life and how much I’ve transformed myself into being more at peace.

  • Kevin

    Why thank you! I do look pretty good while standing in front of the mirror!

    Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Looking for beauty? Have a look at the image I posted in the Lounge just now.

  • Sarah

    The light of the horizon: the good news that Fauci reports we will plateau from Covid within a week. ?

  • sunnypatti

    The beauty of the diversity of the customers I will deal with today. May I be compassionate and non-judgmental, and may I offer light to all whom I encounter.

    • Pilgrim

      Thank you for your service, sunnypatti. It sounds to me as if your customers will receive a much needed gift from your kindness. May you be well.

  • Christina

    Well, it’s gonna be gray here today, so it won’t be that glorious sun and wind that I treasure. But there is beauty everywhere. God, that I relish it!

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