Well, given the nature of the human psyche, of course I would most likely repeat how I am feeling right now at some time in the future, that is, unless I was about to die. And if I was about to die then why would I care about this question?

That’s my take on today’s question. I’m especially eager to read how others respond to it. Hopefully, I’m missing another, more optimistic approach to this question!
– Kevin

I probably can find 20! 🙂

By showing up, paying attention and beholding wonder as it comes.

My life is neither a task nor a mission. My life is a gift and an opportunity to share.

To marry a spectacular woman 44 years ago; To have a family; to become a Quaker and to follow a spiritual leading that became a ministry to the present day, God willing, All this, as I look back was powered by the advice of the heart.

Having retired some 20 months ago I now get to choose what constitutes my busiest moments, so that is the first gift. Presently while I recover from surgery my movements are somewhat limited as I heal. Here in the Northeast US, it’s a rainy, cold and blustery day. As I made my way out to fetch the morning news paper I thought to myself this is all also a wonderful day to stay inside. That is the second gift and the day is still young.
– Kevin

The daily gifts for me are the people right here at Gratefulness.org! Truly. The outpouring of support and concern for me leading up to, during and following my back surgery on May 30 was especially touching, tender and humbling. Continuing to be a part of this community keeps those gifts moving. Thank you all!
-Kevin

I like your approach a lot better than my own, Ben! Thanks.

I didn’t know how to read this question either, Kathleen! But I have enjoyed the responses of several others that approached it more deeply than I was able to do!

Thanks for your take on today’s question, Ose. You certainly found a way to give it a deeper and more meaningful consideration than I was able to do!

Oh my, Antoinette, you 100% nailed this question today. Good for you for not going “off the rails” upon receiving that text…nobody could blame you if you did, btw, either. My hat is off to you, my friend.

Thanks Jill. Truth is, I used to enjoy walking, and hiking now and then, a lot, before my back troubles began 10 years ago. Just walking 20 minutes, three times a day in different directions is reminding me anew how much I really have missed walking all for the reasons you mentioned. Thank you.

Hey Ben…it’s wonderful to see your name and pic here too! One of my goals is to drag my bones down to the beach on the first really warm day that comes….which I hope is soon! Cheers my friend!

Hi Anna, thanks for your kind words here. I consider myself very lucky to have such a loving and attentive wife as I recover. If by the end of the first six weeks of recovery she doesn’t drop me off at the local shelter, I’ll consider myself luckier even more! I cannot imagine what it must be like to get to my age (67) and being living alone after a major surgery.
Hope things are well with you, too.

Thank you, Gargi! Travel Hopefully.

Thanks Ose, and though it’s raining lightly here, I’m headed out for my first 15 minute walk! In never though I’d feel so good about walking so slow!

In the first hours following my surgery using my breath, being aware of my breath, and calling on its energy was a real source of both bringing comfort and calm.

Thank you, my friend!