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Daily Question, May 29

What can I look at with fresh eyes today?

  • reality

    O’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

  • Malag

    I 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.

  • Antoinette

    Everything needs to be looked at with fresh eyes- let go

  • Alma

    I 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.

  • Randy Shinn

    How fresh the air is………

  • Ed 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

  • Heather

    I 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.

  • Kiaweking

    Each 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.

  • Mica

    After 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!

  • Mary B

    I 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.

  • Hot Sauce

    Right 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.

    • Mica

      Dear Hot Sauce, I’ll recommend Br. David on Hope! https://gratefulness.org/resource/on-pessimism-optimism-reality-from-the-shadow/
      – Brother David

  • One Nurse

    Being 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.

    • Ed 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.

  • TeriB

    The way we treat each other.

  • Vincent-Edward Ciliberti

    Fresh 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…..

  • amacord

    Today 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.

  • just 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 ?

  • slawrence

    As 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.

    • Mica

      Yes, 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.

    • Pilgrim

      Prayers 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.

      • One Nurse

        Sending 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.

  • Carol
    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 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.”

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  • Howie Geib

    I 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.

    • Mica

      Wow, Howie – those are heavy reflections. May peace be with you – and a hug!

  • Javier Visionquest

    My 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.

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