Strikingly succinct and eloquent, this essay expresses the grateful living path in a manner I had never encountered before. The mindfulness tools shared here will be an essential resource in my daily life and practice. Thank you, Kristi. Melanie

Jack, who told a story about himself. I found myself in awe by his humility and willingness to speak about his teachability and his discipline in staying the course regarding a terrible chronic disease. He inspired, touched, and challenged me.

Green was the first color to come to mind, the natural green of the plants and the forests. Here I am right this very minute, amidst juniper and oak and pine. Even in the twilight of autumn, the evergreens are here blessing me in the morning sunlight.

.What popped up for me was situations involving others. When I express responsibility for my part in a non-defensive way, most often it defuses the conflict. “You may be right. I could have said it differently. What I meant to say was this…”

Yes, I thought that the word for the day dovetailed with the question as well. Yes, both keenly aware interdependence and keenly aware connectedness are part and parcel of a just and generous life and world. What we do for another, we do for ourselves..