Listening to the wind evokes a sense of wonder. It never sounds the same no matter how many times I listen.

Being present and interested.

I am always amazed that gravity pulls at my face! It pulls my lips and brows down! Even when I feel neutral. But lifting the corners of my mouth to smile fights against gravity and I momentarily feel lighter. It is how I get from moment to moment.

The man I share my life with. His live language and hobby is cooking. I deeply appreciate and thoroughly enjoy the meals he prepares.

Well do I remember life with great difficulty! I wished someone, anyone would acknowledge my hardship. I am in a better place now, but remember the many who are not. By re-member-ing, for an instant, I share their burden and do not forget how it feels.

My relationship with two of my offspring and the man who has restored my hope to love and be loved again.

I stand for living life graciously in the midst of the changing situations life brings. I am not always successful but always I begin again.

Happy. Like Kevin stated, so many things. And the emotion is not singular, but includes other emotions such as gratefulness, contendedness, curiosity…..

One of my deepest values? I have many deep values….but ultimately I suppose they are all rooted in one: to recognize (re-cognize to) God. I can practice by being fully present in each moment, which is a challenge.

Kevin pretty well nailed it for me! Although I am not a Quaker, silence is the one practice I engage in that is a necessity in my life.
What do I hear in silence? What I need to in that moment.

Everyone writing thus far has defined it quite well.

Like Kevin and Christina, I believe I have everything I need. What comes next is an appreciation of that and a settling into using what I have without striving, seeking and grasping for more.

I appreciate the whole. Within the whole, I appreciate the parts that function together to contribute to the functioning of the whole. It might be a good idea for me to remember one specific part each day. That practice could cover many days of focused appreciation! I think I will begin at the bottom!

I am supported in ways I am not even aware of. Some are obvious and I recognize what I can. But I am most thankful for the support that I trust is with me but cannot fathom.

Like Kevin, I believe difficulties are a natural part of life. The fact that I have survived them and still have most of my wits about me are proof of my resilience. I continue to see beauty, humor, and compassion around me.

I understand what you are saying, PG. when I am in a social situation for too long, I’m thinking “Can I stop smiling? My face is killing me!”, which makes me laugh aloud.

Safe travels, Christina!

You are so right, Kevin! Rumi said “Silence is the language of God, everything else is a poor translation.” .

Well stated, Kevin! No need for me to post anything more!