Daily Question, May 29 What can I look at with fresh eyes today? 38 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. reality1 year agorealityO’siyo, doesn’t only mean hello in a Native American language, it means I see you. In Latin, sumus visuri, means going to see. Just as words are paths of study symbolized by the word, perceiving and seeing are paths of study, for the amount one perceives is entirely due to the amount one continually studies, one sees as much as they choose too, etc.. How to live these days before death 🙂 reality 2 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagI am seeing myself through the eyes of other people, strangers. I see behind my story that it is a story layered on multiple stories going back to birth or before. Through the eyes of strangers I see that we are all connected and, behind the stories, we are the same. 2 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteEverything needs to be looked at with fresh eyes- let go 3 Reply Alma1 year agoAlmaI look at my adolescents as a started canvas, so much beauty will fill their lives, so much to learn. I hope I can go beside them. 3 Reply Randy Shinn1 year agoRandy ShinnHow fresh the air is……… 3 Reply Ed Schulte1 year agoEd Schulte“With fresh eyes” is the purpose of next Sunday ….Pentecostal Suday .. emphasises the work of the Holy Spirit and the direct experience of the presence of God NOT something found merely through ritual or thinking. Yes a Real “INNER-FRESH-EYE” opener 1 Reply Heather1 year agoHeatherI looked at two butterflies I had never seen before, and saw a bobolink up close. My eyes saw a bird struggling in a landscaping mesh and helped free it. I looked within at my thoughts upon the human condition to see how I can do right by the most people possible. 2 Reply Kiaweking1 year agoKiawekingEach day is a gift. Like a clean slate, I can compose any mindset I choose. Each day is an opportunity to explore and expand my understanding of myself, and how I show up in the world I inhabit. As I consider my activities for the day, my goals, I pause to think in terms of what my potential is and how I can live by my own values. What can I do today to make the world a little bit nicer to be alive in, for myself and others. It is the small acts that make the biggest difference. 2 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaAfter remembering what Br. David says about Hope – https://gratefulness.org/resource/on-pessimism-optimism-reality-from-the-shadow/ – I’m looking with fresh eyes at the paper I’m struggling to write! 2 Reply Mary B1 year agoMary BI can look at what it means to live with grace and generosity. Where can I add more of both of those as I move through my days. 2 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceRight now, I’m really struggling with spiritual questions that are giving me a lot of anxiety and causing me to not be in a very good state of mind; however, I can look at this with fresh eyes by remembering that this is part of my journey and is leading me to deeper wisdom and untraversed realms of knowledge. At the end of it, I may very well perceive that there is a deeper plan to the universe and that all is perfectly in balance. 2 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaDear Hot Sauce, I’ll recommend Br. David on Hope! https://gratefulness.org/resource/on-pessimism-optimism-reality-from-the-shadow/ – Brother David 1 Reply One Nurse1 year agoOne NurseBeing a nurse. After 20 years of being a specialized nurse, specializing in end of life care, I have found myself being called upon to close the gap of those seeking primary care in the midst of a pandemic closing our primary clinics. Through the endless 12 hour days, I have reconnected with what it means to show up to patients in any stage of wellness. 6 Reply Ed Schulte1 year agoEd Schulte“what it means to show up to patients in any stage of wellness” THAT IS ABSOLUTELY the meaning of “Service”. All Blessings and Peace Be with You and yours. 1 Reply TeriB1 year agoTeriBThe way we treat each other. 2 Reply Vincent-Edward Ciliberti1 year agoVincent-Edward CilibertiFresh eyes?? With a pair of fresh eyes I could foresee a complete change in the world’s behaviour, with people, including myself, eyeing for a better understanding of our neighbours, compassion, empathy, nature, and what have we. But reality unfortunately dictates otherwise. Bad, I understand, but….. 2 Reply amacord1 year agoamacordToday I can begin to ponder the benefit of not making snap judgments and decisions. We live in culture that rewards fast action, decisiveness, rapid assessments and opinions. I think this gives our egos a nice bump but we cheat ourselves by rushing. I am going to wait, look around, inquire and see where that takes me. 5 Reply 1 year agojust how beautiful the world truly is – a sense if wonder is very present. it’s when I look outside aswell as when I look within. grateful? content?, trusting ? 4 Reply slawrence1 year agoslawrenceAs my dad lays dying, I can lay rest to past resentments and choose to look at the times he put forth the extra effort, said the kind word, expressed pride in his children. Every parent fails in some way, but choosing to stick around and contribute your flawed personality to the family vibe is a massive boon to the universe. For that I can be grateful as well. 7 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaYes, slawrence! May your past resentments die with your dad’s death! I worked toward that goal with my mother, and I’m delighted to have succeeded, partly because of the amazing time I spent with her on her last day, thanks to my daughter and son-in-law. 1 Reply Pilgrim1 year agoPilgrimPrayers and blessings to your father, you and your family, in the days ahead, slawrence. I have been at beside with both of my parents as each lay dying. Lots of feelings, rememberings, yet an extraordinary time. 1 Reply One Nurse1 year agoOne NurseSending thoughts of compassion and lovingkindness your way. As an end of life nurse for 20 years I have sat with you and your father countless times over the years. Lean deep into the blessing this time is in your life, you will always have this as a touchstone. 2 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolI can remind myself that it is the mind’s eye that is important. I can ask myself if the words I speak to myself (self-talk) and others are true, are kind and life-giving. I can ask myself if my actions during this time of Pandemic are rooted in love or fear. I can remind myself that nothing others do is about me and taking their opinions and actions personally only causes me needless suffering. I can remind myself that assumptions lead to misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. I can ask quest...I can remind myself that it is the mind’s eye that is important. I can ask myself if the words I speak to myself (self-talk) and others are true, are kind and life-giving. I can ask myself if my actions during this time of Pandemic are rooted in love or fear. I can remind myself that nothing others do is about me and taking their opinions and actions personally only causes me needless suffering. I can remind myself that assumptions lead to misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. I can ask questions and strive to be a good listener. The quote of the day from Br. David is a challenge. I’ve modified it a bit: “When you can’t go far, you [need to] go deep.” Read More4 Reply Misty1 year agoMistyGreat reflections, Carol! 0 Reply Howie Geib1 year agoHowie GeibI am keenly aware of the edge between my sense of faith and my arrogance/entitlement. Reflecting on the past times I have acted on faith alone and at times I have acted as if on faith but it really was arrogance. They can seem the same, but taste so different somehow. Now is a time, these days in my life, that I need to pay close attention to this newly discerned distinction. So I am reflecting on my options, the choices I have to and can make, with a fresh eye. 4 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaWow, Howie – those are heavy reflections. May peace be with you – and a hug! 2 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestMy blood sugar levels. I have recent;y begun using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides a graph of the highs and lows throughout the day rather than relying on finger sticks (whenever I can get to them) and the guessing that goes on in between. It even sounds an alarm when I fall below or go above range making treatment decisions a lot clearer. 2 Reply 1 2 Next » 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 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
