Daily Question, April 29 Can I take a moment to appreciate that a “really hard day” for me, might actually feel like a good day to others? How might this be true? 16 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiIt’s impossible for me to accurately compare another person’s “outside” with my “inside”. Good or bad days are created by labeling them as such. It is our perception of the world that causes pain, not the world itself. I try to respond with kindness where I see need and to work for the reduction of suffering as directed by a greater wisdom than my own. 1 Reply Anonymous7 years agoAnonymousIf my hard day looks like a good day to others. On reflection I find the question is asking me to be able to see my self as the other is perceiving me as having a good day. It’s like day on earth somewhere and night at the same time some where…….. I will remember this when I find my self in scarcity of emotions or situation. 2 Reply Aine7 years agoAineWithout diminishing the fact that everyone's "hard day" is worth compassion and consideration, what comes to my mind is how much of the world has to walk a minimum of 6k in order to find water. Those of us on the computer in here likely do not face this issue, but many, many people do. I am grateful for the sounds I hear right now of running water as my husband washes a pan and the sound of the washer swishing my clothes clean in the other room. These are deep blessings indeed, ones we often tak... Without diminishing the fact that everyone’s “hard day” is worth compassion and consideration, what comes to my mind is how much of the world has to walk a minimum of 6k in order to find water. Those of us on the computer in here likely do not face this issue, but many, many people do. I am grateful for the sounds I hear right now of running water as my husband washes a pan and the sound of the washer swishing my clothes clean in the other room. These are deep blessings indeed, ones we often take for granted. Read More4 Reply KC7 years agoKCBeautiful Aine. Thank you. 0 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmSo true Aine 0 Reply Ed Schulte7 years agoEd SchulteA very good way to look at this question, is rather then only compare one's present situation with others ( seemingly ) less or more, fortunate, (which of course could be a judgement unless one really knows their own disposition ....) is to stand back and take in the perspective of one's of self ....from where one is standing now, happy / unhappy etc....and where one is process to with conscious intent (....the next "level" so to speak) Then the question is .... "Can I take a moment t... A very good way to look at this question, is rather then only compare one’s present situation with others ( seemingly ) less or more, fortunate, (which of course could be a judgement unless one really knows their own disposition ….) is to stand back and take in the perspective of one’s of self ….from where one is standing now, happy / unhappy etc….and where one is process to with conscious intent (….the next “level” so to speak) Then the question is …. “Can I take a moment to appreciate that a “really hard day” for me [right now], might actually feel like a good day [ in some future point in time …even future life times] ? [And] How might this be true? It is true because we as Humans cannot escape our Circle of Possibilities” we are here experiencing Life as a form ignorer to gain experience a Know / appreciate the Tremendous potential we are. And we don’t get our individual lessons effectively by only comparing our present -day life situation with someones else’s, only by “Stop and Look” at one’s own self. This specific process is called “Introspection” and is one of the 5 Golden Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven”. Read More2 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaMy life has shifted to a green valley, some years ago. So, I feel a great compassion when I see people who struggle for their past experiences and they can’t smile. I always hope that they find their way, that they have the patience that they need in these circumstances. I believe that I have a lot, my family and the peace that I can breath in it, my work, my relatives and friends, my home, food (and I can buy good food), my choir, the wonderful experience in this community, …but I feel a... My life has shifted to a green valley, some years ago. So, I feel a great compassion when I see people who struggle for their past experiences and they can’t smile. I always hope that they find their way, that they have the patience that they need in these circumstances. I believe that I have a lot, my family and the peace that I can breath in it, my work, my relatives and friends, my home, food (and I can buy good food), my choir, the wonderful experience in this community, …but I feel a kind of anguish because so many people don’ t have all these things, and to tell the truth a lot of these people are not so far from me. Read More2 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimI have every basic need met in my life – a good and secure living space, food to eat, clean water to drink (well, I filter it first), a good retirement income, a good health care team and insurance, family and friends who care about me. So a really hard day for me cannot compare to the hard days of those who struggle in more ways than I can count or imagine. This is always good to remember, and an important remembering that leads to action. 4 Reply Deb Waites7 years agoDeb WaitesI don’t consider myself having bad days at present. I have come through tough times and my “now” is so much better than my “then”. My heart goes out to the person who cannot, for whatever reason, see beyond their difficult “now”. Life is hard. 4 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelour experiences are definitely different…although connected somehow. in my initial session w students I try to acknowledge what the daily question is asking. I tell them if I knew u already n ur story I’d be like WOW….u been through all that!!?? and u have made it to school!!?? ur amazing!! additionally, I’m at a point where even really hard days are giant blessings w lessons learned and new “muscles” formed. 1 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelEverything is connected; all is impermanent. Compassion is necessary on good days and bad days. 2 Reply Gina7 years agoGinaperspective is an amazing thing, and there are many times when I have had to stop and take a good look at the "big picture " it is all part of living in a world where it is more and more apparent that we are in fact more interconnected than I can fully appreciate. one of the most difficult times in my life, I struggled to gather empathy and compassion for myself and others and see that really my pain was not so much different, if less significant than most trying to be part of this crazy wor... perspective is an amazing thing, and there are many times when I have had to stop and take a good look at the “big picture ” it is all part of living in a world where it is more and more apparent that we are in fact more interconnected than I can fully appreciate. one of the most difficult times in my life, I struggled to gather empathy and compassion for myself and others and see that really my pain was not so much different, if less significant than most trying to be part of this crazy world we call home where there is injustice and suffering of so many kinds……..and that I was GRATEFUL!!!!……to be alive, aware and aspiring to live life fully … Read More2 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinThe phrase, which is attributed to various sources, “I complained because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet” comes to mind with today’s question. For over four decades I have had the opportunity to work with people who struggled mightily for one reason or another to just to live through another day. On several occasions when I was having a really bad day personally, after my client left, or when I hung up the phone after speaking with a person in crisis, I thought to myself,... The phrase, which is attributed to various sources, “I complained because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet” comes to mind with today’s question. For over four decades I have had the opportunity to work with people who struggled mightily for one reason or another to just to live through another day. On several occasions when I was having a really bad day personally, after my client left, or when I hung up the phone after speaking with a person in crisis, I thought to myself, and I thought I was having a bad day? I have nothing to complain about! These days, I experience easier stretches of days and some really painful days dealing with my chronic back condition. I recall more than once upon walking into the waiting room of my pain management treatment center, and seeing people there coping with all manner of mobility and physical challenges. Some of these folks, clearly in what looked to be excruciating pain, put me on notice that things for me could be far, far worse. When my appointment ends, I dress myself, put my shoes on and walk out the door. Read More5 Reply KC7 years agoKCSuch wise words Kevin. Thank you. Sending a band of happy angels to comfort and ease your back pain, and to companion you on that challenging journey ????… 0 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaInteresting question. I can’t kid myself that my “hard days” (and truth be told I can measure them in years) might not figure that way to others. I’m multiply addicted and TG in recovery, for today. Those bad days were really that, by anyone’s estimation. By God’s grace, that is not the case today. In fact, today I pray in gratitude daily for the “precious, precious gift of life.” 6 Reply Aine7 years agoAineGood for you that you walked the pathway out…it is no easy road. Blessings for continued success of your journey. 1 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. CONTRIBUTE https://demo.gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2024, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
