Continuing to practice full awareness and gratitude.

How? For me, joy and gratitude are entwined cords that grow deeply within and superficially. I am aware of them to some degree all the time. So there is very little surprise.

Full awareness. Gratitude.
Be-ing. Do-ing.

I usually read the responses others have posted before I answer. I suppose that is a way to show respect, to listen before responding. Oftentimes, I find myself agreeing with the thought expressed or thinking deeply on something I have not contemplated before.

The dark, be it physical, emotional or spiritual allows me to practice trust, trust that I continue to be surrounded by light.

I appreciate that they, too, are loved by the entity I refer to as “God”. Believing this, I am more open to them.

A new perspective? At this point in my life, I am not having new perspectives so much as the revisitation of gems of wisdom and the opportunity to reapply them at a fuller or deeper level.

Solitude enables me to go out into the realm of people and where life is lived for most people. When I was raising children, I would arise 2-3 hours before them to pray, be still, contemplate, remember what was most important. Now I am older and I continue to engage in solitude to re-member what is most important to me to live. Then I go “out” to live it.

In being able to breathe freely! Do you know how many people with allergies or asthma who cannot breathe through their nose?!

Prayerful energy to individuals, the many, and the planet.

I can’t. I lived as gratefully yesterday as I possibly could. Yesterday is gone and irretrievable. Today is now and I begin once again to be as grateful as I know how to be. Always I begin again.

Me,too!

Very well stated!! Sometimes a challenging stance, but worthy of practicing. I appreciate it.

Very well stated, Antoinette!! Thank you!????

Good question, Pilgrim! I have wondered that myself. I look forward to Kevin’s answer.

Antoinette, I agree wholeheartedly with what you wrote! I am reminded of a cartoon I saw decades ago but which still brings a smile to me. I share it with you now hoping it does the same. It was a person looking pensive and the caption read, “I need to learn patience. Where can I take a crash course?”
Blessings upon you! -Deb-

Excellent! I quite agree and am following your lead, Kevin.

Has it been 12 weeks already?! God’s continued blessings of healing be yours, Kevin! Do you have to wear a bone stimulator? I did for quite some time after my surgery, but it wasn’t a problem or even inconvenience.

Keep it going, Anita. It is a worthwhile practice!