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I don’t know if this qualifies as a perspective but it is along the lines of an article I read on the site. The idea is that our minds can be the start of something powerful.- it can gather steam as a train does.. We get to decide the stops it takes – . positive v negative. I’m always renewed by this no matter how many times I hear it..” Setting a trap for God” comes to mind as another way to express this perspective.. Gods choreography is all around us and it ...
I don’t know if this qualifies as a perspective but it is along the lines of an article I read on the site. The idea is that our minds can be the start of something powerful.- it can gather steam as a train does.. We get to decide the stops it takes – . positive v negative. I’m always renewed by this no matter how many times I hear it..” Setting a trap for God” comes to mind as another way to express this perspective.. Gods choreography is all around us and it holds promise for us. Our job is to be open and ready for our good.
The simple things are everyday things. When I was on vacation visiting my mom with my husband and son one of our most joyful evenings was spent doing a jigsaw puzzle.
Any wisdom that is available to me , an appreciation of the world and our interconnectivity.
I can be more intentional. I can stop often and ask “where is my attention?” Very relevant for me today. I am going to a funeral and I can ask myself. How am I grateful in this moment for my own life today?
I wonder about the lives of people, especially the lives of people I admire.- those who overcome great obstacles. . How did they become successful. or accomplished at what they did. At other times I wonder at the marvel of creation and the smallness of our world.
By realizing that conflict is part of life and an opportunity to change or see something differently. It acknowledges “other” With kindness and dialogue it can be an appreciation of how we are unique. Then there is the internal conflict in me. Different parts of me wanting different things at the same time. It is skillful I think to be aware of habitual responses and question decisions. I notice this with going to work out. My body is tired or half sick. Should I go? or risk my ne...
By realizing that conflict is part of life and an opportunity to change or see something differently. It acknowledges “other” With kindness and dialogue it can be an appreciation of how we are unique. Then there is the internal conflict in me. Different parts of me wanting different things at the same time. It is skillful I think to be aware of habitual responses and question decisions. I notice this with going to work out. My body is tired or half sick. Should I go? or risk my newly made resolution? Maybe I could go but have an energy drink there instead of working out. I find there is often a solution in between a or b.
by being present
All, because they have added so much to my life in one way or another
gratefulness practice helps me balance both. I become more aware that what I have is enough and that attitude prompts me to notice what other people need.
I feel very receptive to the world. Smiling has such a strong power. Must remember to smile more often for my own benefit as well as others
A lot of people ‘make’ my day. My husband lately as I came down with something after my vacation. Now I am stuffed up and staying home to recover. He has been caring and attentive. While I think I am being appreciative I know that I was not brought up to be appreciative or had that modeled so I will be thinking of how to verbalize appreciation sincerely. “I was really good but now I am better thanks to you!!” That’s what I mean. Thanks Micheal! Makes for such a n...
A lot of people ‘make’ my day. My husband lately as I came down with something after my vacation. Now I am stuffed up and staying home to recover. He has been caring and attentive. While I think I am being appreciative I know that I was not brought up to be appreciative or had that modeled so I will be thinking of how to verbalize appreciation sincerely. “I was really good but now I am better thanks to you!!” That’s what I mean. Thanks Micheal! Makes for such a nice world.
It makes a big difference to me to think of this when I am caught judging someone’s actions. We don’t know the events or battles that people face to cause them to do certain things. This space is kind and it allows us all to get along.
My relationship with myself is doing better. I am less self critical. In general my awareness of what is happening is going well. Relaxing with life is what I am hoping to go well for me rather than being anxious.
I stand for beginning again.
When I can see the good in what is happening.
my breath
equanimity, self compassion, faith and family/spiritual advice
I think being grateful is a decision and feeling grateful is the effect. We can control the decision by being intentional. The feeling will arise naturally in response to what happens in life. So good to be reminded about the power we have to direct our lives. Maybe I don’t direct my life but I can have a balanced response
by being with it, aware of it and realizing the power of my intention that i bring to it or the possibilities of response.
If I really believed that I have everything I need I would be more grateful. I would act from there. I would be more present with what I have and treasure the present moment.
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