I am surprised that in spite of being grateful for the life of this moment, with all its wonder and beauty, I am still faced with the heartbreak of relationships broken and dearest hopes and dreams shattered. To live in the tension between, to accept with equanimity is difficult today, even though I have plenty of practice.

The people?
I learned from the Presence that I am seen and not alone. Sometimes this was/is borne out by humans. Life has been my teacher and I have not always been such a willing student. The Presence continues and I keep experiencing and learning life.
I have learned not to hold on too tightly.

Another new day!!

“Ordinary” is where we live our life, establish our rhythms, where “daily” resides. At the end of our life, when we look back, we see how the ordinary gave us an extraordinary life. To recognize the ordinary daily in the present moment evokes a sense of gratitude and desire to live fully.

When feelings of awe occur, I am reminded and rejoined to past moments of awe; that I experienced them, they do occur and will continue to. It reinforces my gratitude.

I am 60 years of age and can wholeheartedly affirm what Mr. Miglani writes has been my personal experience of life. So, if you are younger and struggling mightily, read this article daily and stay your course!

Mary Poppins says “Enough is as good as a feast!”. I have always had enough of what is needed at any given moment. I have been poverty stricken and had a place to live, enough food, work, friendships and inner peace. I have been broken hearted and had enough courage,perseverance and serendipity to continue the journey. I think we always have enough of what is needed, especially if we keep our senses and heart peeled to recognize it.

I think gratefulness is as important as breathing. It enables a person to live fully and deeply.

“To feel MORE gratitude?
Why is more better? Why do we strive for more of anything? It seems we are encouraged to possess or have more time, money, patience, love, more virtues, more gratitude…..and the list goes on…….
I am grateful. Period. (Well, actually Exclamation mark!) No more, no less.
I be grateful.

Whoever I come in contact with in each moment, be it physical or thought contact, needs my compassion.

Thank you, Aine. I am glad for your understanding. I am sorry for your friend.

So sorry for your loss! Pets are so wonderful and it sounds like not only did you give him a good life but also a good death, which I believe is really important. John Edward says we will see our pets again in the next life. I hope so.

Ugh! Kevin, I feel the same way! He has unleashed the contemptuous attitudes of many who are spewing forth massive amounts of nastiness. It is a poison that is toxic and effecting far too many. I try not to engage, but it is difficult when I read the paper or listen to any news.

I am so sorry, Antoinette! What a difficult time you are having. I remember you often.

Thank you, Anna. I do.

Yeah, I tend to agree with you Trevor. But then the suffering lifts a bit and I can catch my breath. I certainly don’t want to linger but am unwilling to leave too soon.

Hooray for healing!! Enjoy the process, Kevin. I am glad for you. Thanks for keeping us updated. Cheers!!

I am glad you appreciate the quote, Margaret! I collect wise sayings, as I am adept at recognizing them (and not at composing them myself) and this one is a favorite! Enjoy the remainder of your day! Cheers!