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attention to what is and will be now and forever….
SUN, just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snow, lies the seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the rose
all and more that are yet to be experienced……so many riches…..
care…lots…..and as a result, a lot of suffering for me and not much of a blessing right now or ever, really! so the blessing must be in the letting go that in caring and putting my love for others out there in the world is all that matters… so for all those I love , and all those who suffer who I do not know ….love and care….and the courage to be loving and caring no matter what!
the moments I breathe in and take in the fresh spring air with promises of newness, forgiveness and kindness…… possibility!
my struggle with self-care- being well, being healthy – with this very erratic weather it is challenging to stay positive and to be able to ward off flu and bugs. one day it is warm and sunny , another damp, rainy and cold- it reminds of life but I am wishing for better weather… I will eat well, meditate, get proper sleep, drink lots of water, exercise ( swimming, walking Tai Chi, stretch ) and most importantly maintain positive outlook.. thanks…guess...
my struggle with self-care- being well, being healthy – with this very erratic weather it is challenging to stay positive and to be able to ward off flu and bugs. one day it is warm and sunny , another damp, rainy and cold- it reminds of life but I am wishing for better weather… I will eat well, meditate, get proper sleep, drink lots of water, exercise ( swimming, walking Tai Chi, stretch ) and most importantly maintain positive outlook.. thanks…guess I will be held accountable……and I will go listen to birds….
“let the beauty we love be what we do”- Rumi speaks to me and not sure why except that life can only be meaningful if it is joyful for me and beauty always brings me back to joy-so even though I am feeling “fluish”, it is a beautiful day and the birds are singing……..and I can just relax into the day……..and be with what is!
love this question as I am so eager to get into my garden…now that winter is just about over…..uncovered snow/ice from my garlic I plant veggies, food to eat but love all my flowers and they have a purpose pollinating and providing pollinators in my garden for my fruit bushes but it has been the drought resistant, reliable plants ,the perennials, call them weeds, cause they survive no matter what !!!!! they come up after a very long winter and I am learning to ap...
love this question as I am so eager to get into my garden…now that winter is just about over…..uncovered snow/ice from my garlic I plant veggies, food to eat but love all my flowers and they have a purpose pollinating and providing pollinators in my garden for my fruit bushes but it has been the drought resistant, reliable plants ,the perennials, call them weeds, cause they survive no matter what !!!!! they come up after a very long winter and I am learning to appreciate them most, the weeds!!! my mother used to pick dandelion greens in early spring and we would eat them!!!! – now I see them as a delicacy! I have been to 2 wild edible dinners and the food was incredible! sometimes weeds are just as beautiful and delicious if we only gave them a chance!!!! so guess if I give it a chance, some patience, acceptance and kindness all my weeds of life will eventually blossom into something I never expected and I sure hope so cause I find such comfort in my garden, just like the metaphorical garden of life and look forward to being in it all summer long…….. thanks for this…….
whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same, today’s quote makes me realize, that whoever ‘s breath it is, it is all from the same source, universal chi, an incredible powerful source I am grateful for this blessing- all our hearts beat together to allow our breath to breathe
with increasing aches and pains, joy does not immediately come to mind with aging ( or ” saging “- love it!, Michael, and from now on I am thinking of that ) but the joys that come from being exactly the age I am now , it is knowing I have made it this far and that everything from now on is going to be a blessing and a privilege and a gift to take in all life has to offer……and all shall be well……more of all the things that have got me to this point &...
with increasing aches and pains, joy does not immediately come to mind with aging ( or ” saging “- love it!, Michael, and from now on I am thinking of that ) but the joys that come from being exactly the age I am now , it is knowing I have made it this far and that everything from now on is going to be a blessing and a privilege and a gift to take in all life has to offer……and all shall be well……more of all the things that have got me to this point – a full and happy life! ( all sorrows and sufferings included )
love all the responses!- life is so rich I am going to say that in the end , all energy is transformed …so all my thoughts, particularly actions will be transfigured…..we are all energy and it will all be here still in some form….. learning this from the death of my parents……and ultimately only love matters…hopefully will be my legacy—if it is to be, it’s up to me!!
Antionette, Same for me and the reverence of knowing this source is so more than my understanding and knowing…..
AGREED !
so happy for you Fei-Fei and very proud of Canada, that brings me delight! I remember as a university student, meeting Germaine Greer at a speaking event . The world id full of interesting people!
Trevor, Me too!
Kathleen, Thank- you for these prayers…to reach equanimity would be so great…..and so I keep practising….. and practising…. Gina
John, I like what you say about keeping an open heart. I am realizing with my own family that those who are hardest to love, are the ones who need my love and willingness to keep an open heart the most. It would be nice if faith could always provide us with love all in this way……..
You too! : )
Anna, I agree- so many good things of beauty all around if I make a point of seeing it… the rain today is a bit more challenging after the wondrous day yesterday….I will look elsewhere….inward more maybe?
hope you are enjoying your day, Amor fati, Be well, Gina
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