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Daily Question, November 26

What do I need to shift today, in order to feel grateful?

  • Ellen OBrien

    think small

  • Malag

    Resistance to the pain in my back. My struggle against it takes me out of appreciating what’s around me.

  • Javier Visionquest

    The ability to $eparate people from the ¢onsequence of their action; realizing that many, despite their being reasonably intelligent, highly educated, and even operating on the best of intentions, can still be mired deeply in the trance of the egoic mindset. Within this context, they are still actors in a play authored for them and not by them.

  • reality

    13,000 kids die daily, from hunger, lack of potable water

    Come what may,
    as long as a mayfly …, for a day,
    being alival not survival,
    rather than as long as an eagle flies,
    not striving, enlivening, thriving, evolving.
    There but for the grace of God,
    Great Spirit, …, go I.

    reality

  • M. Lucero

    To shift from ego-based fear, to gratitude, confidence, and serenity.

  • Ose

    My being terribly tired simply needs rest. I am deeply grateful.

  • Present Moment

    Patience, that’s all I’m lacking today.

  • Amy D. Frye

    I am opening to shifting from fear to faith. From doing to being. From resisting to receiving. From fighting to allowing. I am committing to letting go of my need to be right in order to invite peace into my day. Amen

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    My ideas of entitlement. Everything is a gift. Everything is given by God. Every moment, every breath, every encounter and if I remember that today I will remember to be thankful for each gift moment.

  • David Watkins

    Today, I will shift to the present moment rather than concentrate on the past or the unforeseen future. I have a TV set in my mind. I’m either watching “reruns” from the past and feel badly, or I’m watching “coming attractions” or what I call the “what if” channels. Good news is that I can focus on the blessings of the present moment channel, using solitude, silence, and compassion by meditating. Blessings and love, David

  • GCharlotte
    This morning there was no tobacco first thing after breakfast! I managed well because I chew nicotine gum but at first I was uncertain so I went along preparing for this morning's appointment with no problem and gratitude entered. I sat on the porch at peace realizing maybe I do not actually have a medical need to tobacco type stuff anymore. I felt a lot of gratitude. Anyhow a fellow gave me a dollar he promised so I went out after another shared a bagel with me. I did buy cigarillos though late...

    This morning there was no tobacco first thing after breakfast! I managed well because I chew nicotine gum but at first I was uncertain so I went along preparing for this morning’s appointment with no problem and gratitude entered. I sat on the porch at peace realizing maybe I do not actually have a medical need to tobacco type stuff anymore. I felt a lot of gratitude. Anyhow a fellow gave me a dollar he promised so I went out after another shared a bagel with me. I did buy cigarillos though later and my appointment went well.

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  • Tom Denham
    I have been obsessively ruminating on what is missing from my life and disappointments with experiences that are long past. These ruminations have high jacked my focus several times this morning. I may have ignored my needs and desires too much over the years. There are things I need to consider and make decisions about. But I do not want to lose my serenity and and the joy of being conscious of how full of beauty and love my life is already. Thank you for helping me become more conscious of man...

    I have been obsessively ruminating on what is missing from my life and disappointments with experiences that are long past. These ruminations have high jacked my focus several times this morning. I may have ignored my needs and desires too much over the years. There are things I need to consider and make decisions about. But I do not want to lose my serenity and and the joy of being conscious of how full of beauty and love my life is already. Thank you for helping me become more conscious of managing my focus today.

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  • Antoinette

    There is no way to use showers or the toilets in my sisters house because of a pipe which broke yesterday under construction. It’s created a lot of stress and unhappiness in the household.
    In order to welcome the present moment like I invited it would be to see all of what we do have and not what’s missing! I could also say,”yes, this too.” Life brings ups and downs so we have to ride life like a surfer rides the waves on the ocean.
    Happy almost thanksgiving folks!

  • Ann

    Though I feel grateful much of the time these days, and I do catch myself when I’m not and I do shift back into it, I am sure there will be moments when I will be triggered by old ‘stories’ where I may need to apply some effort to shift. Practice, practice, practice.

  • Trang Ngo

    I don’t need to shift anything to feel grateful. I’m at home, with my beloved family, chilled music and a good wifi to read books and writing here. It’s a good life everyday!

  • Debra
    Nothing at the moment. I am grateful, thankful and joyful. At the end of this air excursion is family to greet me…hugs, kisses, laughter and joy. How absolutely beautiful that nothing holds our love back. No need for self-protection. No need to be anyone other than our true authentic selves. It’s a pure blessing for me as we approach a day of Thanksgiving in the US. As I write this my favorite Thanksgiving song melodically resounds in my head and spirit….’We gather together to than...

    Nothing at the moment. I am grateful, thankful and joyful. At the end of this air excursion is family to greet me…hugs, kisses, laughter and joy. How absolutely beautiful that nothing holds our love back. No need for self-protection. No need to be anyone other than our true authentic selves. It’s a pure blessing for me as we approach a day of Thanksgiving in the US. As I write this my favorite Thanksgiving song melodically resounds in my head and spirit….’We gather together to thank the Lord’s blessing…..’. Blessings is right!

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  • Jackie

    I am grateful. But perhaps if some of my habits were to shift I could be even more grateful.

  • Cathy

    Once I shift out of prime seating in my head all the tasks I need to accomplish this week, gratitude comes flooding in! What a great practice!

  • Cathy

    I truly believe that once we have found our best sleep/wake cycles, our energy funnels itself in the most healthy directions. My cycle almost mirrors yours, Jodi. The tiny dark hours of early morning are where I am most aware of the peaceful contentment.

  • sunnypatti

    I’m grateful that I don’t feel the need to shift to feel grateful. I love my life. I wake up and thank God for another chance to live, and then I ask to do my best to be the light he made me to be. Much love to all!

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