By looking back on the past five years and seeing how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown. Seeing that I’ve gotten through things I was attached to going through, so wouldn’t get over. Seeing that I know who I am and that my life is meaningful, no matter what. That I know how to get past the darkness but I allow myself to linger in whatever I’m feeling, without running away.
It’s so hard to focus on gratitude during times of loss or hardship, but reminding yourself of the little things can help a lot. Not dwelling (but yet observing) difficult thoughts is important — but also remember that although not every day is good, there is good in every day.
This month is exactly such a period. My wife, the breadwinner in our family, will be unemployed in a week and we have to move. I was recently confronted with health issues for the first time in my life – February is going to be an anxious month, but I refuse to give myself over to pessimism, come what may. I’m quoting Br. David from an article, here, on this site titled “The Shadow” when I say, “To remain open for surprise when everything turns out worse than we could ever imagine – ...
This month is exactly such a period. My wife, the breadwinner in our family, will be unemployed in a week and we have to move. I was recently confronted with health issues for the first time in my life – February is going to be an anxious month, but I refuse to give myself over to pessimism, come what may. I’m quoting Br. David from an article, here, on this site titled “The Shadow” when I say, “To remain open for surprise when everything turns out worse than we could ever imagine – that is hope.”
I feel like a novice at practicing gratefulness during times of hardship and loss. I am grateful for this online sanctuary and community, the many teachers and opportunities on my path, and the abundance of resources to continue to grow these practices. ????????????…
Whenever I suffer anything, I always try to remember that it is the hard times in life that make people grow wiser and more compassionate. I also remember that when I suffer and overcome, this is an opportunity to share what I have gone through and encourage others, sharing how resilience can help them overcome challenges as well. I am grateful for suffering and do not resist or resent it, as the people who suffer the most come out the most loving, the strongest, and the wisest. You know who els...
Whenever I suffer anything, I always try to remember that it is the hard times in life that make people grow wiser and more compassionate. I also remember that when I suffer and overcome, this is an opportunity to share what I have gone through and encourage others, sharing how resilience can help them overcome challenges as well. I am grateful for suffering and do not resist or resent it, as the people who suffer the most come out the most loving, the strongest, and the wisest. You know who else suffered? Yeshua of Nazareth! You know who also changed the world? I don’t even need to say it!
I found gratitude as a practice, this site, and some wonderful souls, while clawing my way out of what was probably the hardest period in my life. I was already pretty adept at finding the gift hidden in the mud, so to speak, having had rather a lot of practice, but I had never seen gratitude as a practice. Doing so gave it more focus, more intent, and better results.
In my case, it was the hardship and loss that drove me into the arms of gratefulness, and for that I am indeed grateful.
Gratefulness does not come naturally to me during those periods. I am more likely to figure out why and have a why me syndrome! Having said that when I do turn to gratefulness as a practice because it is a practice for me, it softens the impact and it helps me with the loss or difficulty. I value what I have more.
Hardship and loss link directly with gratefulness. It is just a different perspective – when I have felt loss, it comes with the simultaneous recognition of what I had. Mindfulness of what I had or have is I suppose the foundation of gratefulness.
During periods of hardship and loss, I remain grateful that my faith and the work and presence of the Holy Spirit, will carry me onward to where I need to be.
During the hardest time of my life so far, gratefulness nothing less but saved me. It transformed a dark state full of hopelessness and despair, a feeling to be completely cut off from everything which makes it worth living in this world to feeling gratefully inspired again, connected and supported. It allowed me to see that I am the one to choose the perspective, the lens through which I perceive the world, and that this is not a fixed reality but a choice I take. In choosing gratefulness, all ...
During the hardest time of my life so far, gratefulness nothing less but saved me. It transformed a dark state full of hopelessness and despair, a feeling to be completely cut off from everything which makes it worth living in this world to feeling gratefully inspired again, connected and supported. It allowed me to see that I am the one to choose the perspective, the lens through which I perceive the world, and that this is not a fixed reality but a choice I take. In choosing gratefulness, all came back; so deeply grateful for this process, which brought back hope, inspiration, joy, love, humor, space and more freedom. May gratefulness, which is offered in so many creative ways here on this site to be experienced as transforming and healing to all of us, may blossom in every heart.
People who I thought less of were generous and sincere when I needed assistance.
By looking back on the past five years and seeing how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown. Seeing that I’ve gotten through things I was attached to going through, so wouldn’t get over. Seeing that I know who I am and that my life is meaningful, no matter what. That I know how to get past the darkness but I allow myself to linger in whatever I’m feeling, without running away.
By getting an ego check from reality thrown harder than Gretzky railing someone into the boards.
It’s so hard to focus on gratitude during times of loss or hardship, but reminding yourself of the little things can help a lot. Not dwelling (but yet observing) difficult thoughts is important — but also remember that although not every day is good, there is good in every day.
This month is exactly such a period. My wife, the breadwinner in our family, will be unemployed in a week and we have to move. I was recently confronted with health issues for the first time in my life – February is going to be an anxious month, but I refuse to give myself over to pessimism, come what may. I’m quoting Br. David from an article, here, on this site titled “The Shadow” when I say, “To remain open for surprise when everything turns out worse than we could ever imagine – ...
This month is exactly such a period. My wife, the breadwinner in our family, will be unemployed in a week and we have to move. I was recently confronted with health issues for the first time in my life – February is going to be an anxious month, but I refuse to give myself over to pessimism, come what may. I’m quoting Br. David from an article, here, on this site titled “The Shadow” when I say, “To remain open for surprise when everything turns out worse than we could ever imagine – that is hope.”
I feel like a novice at practicing gratefulness during times of hardship and loss. I am grateful for this online sanctuary and community, the many teachers and opportunities on my path, and the abundance of resources to continue to grow these practices. ????????????…
There truly are a wealth of valuable techniques and advice for bolstering resilience, here
Whenever I suffer anything, I always try to remember that it is the hard times in life that make people grow wiser and more compassionate. I also remember that when I suffer and overcome, this is an opportunity to share what I have gone through and encourage others, sharing how resilience can help them overcome challenges as well. I am grateful for suffering and do not resist or resent it, as the people who suffer the most come out the most loving, the strongest, and the wisest. You know who els...
Whenever I suffer anything, I always try to remember that it is the hard times in life that make people grow wiser and more compassionate. I also remember that when I suffer and overcome, this is an opportunity to share what I have gone through and encourage others, sharing how resilience can help them overcome challenges as well. I am grateful for suffering and do not resist or resent it, as the people who suffer the most come out the most loving, the strongest, and the wisest. You know who else suffered? Yeshua of Nazareth! You know who also changed the world? I don’t even need to say it!
Hot Sauce, you have incredible wisdom… very uplifting words.
Thank you, Margarita! I’m glad you are inspired.
I found gratitude as a practice, this site, and some wonderful souls, while clawing my way out of what was probably the hardest period in my life. I was already pretty adept at finding the gift hidden in the mud, so to speak, having had rather a lot of practice, but I had never seen gratitude as a practice. Doing so gave it more focus, more intent, and better results.
In my case, it was the hardship and loss that drove me into the arms of gratefulness, and for that I am indeed grateful.
by being grateful for the smallest things….. I start with that
I am always grateful for the many people who show caring and humanity during dark times. It is in them I find life’s purpose.
Gratefulness does not come naturally to me during those periods. I am more likely to figure out why and have a why me syndrome! Having said that when I do turn to gratefulness as a practice because it is a practice for me, it softens the impact and it helps me with the loss or difficulty. I value what I have more.
Hardship and loss link directly with gratefulness. It is just a different perspective – when I have felt loss, it comes with the simultaneous recognition of what I had. Mindfulness of what I had or have is I suppose the foundation of gratefulness.
During periods of hardship and loss, I remain grateful that my faith and the work and presence of the Holy Spirit, will carry me onward to where I need to be.
During the hardest time of my life so far, gratefulness nothing less but saved me. It transformed a dark state full of hopelessness and despair, a feeling to be completely cut off from everything which makes it worth living in this world to feeling gratefully inspired again, connected and supported. It allowed me to see that I am the one to choose the perspective, the lens through which I perceive the world, and that this is not a fixed reality but a choice I take. In choosing gratefulness, all ...
During the hardest time of my life so far, gratefulness nothing less but saved me. It transformed a dark state full of hopelessness and despair, a feeling to be completely cut off from everything which makes it worth living in this world to feeling gratefully inspired again, connected and supported. It allowed me to see that I am the one to choose the perspective, the lens through which I perceive the world, and that this is not a fixed reality but a choice I take. In choosing gratefulness, all came back; so deeply grateful for this process, which brought back hope, inspiration, joy, love, humor, space and more freedom. May gratefulness, which is offered in so many creative ways here on this site to be experienced as transforming and healing to all of us, may blossom in every heart.
Amen, Ose. Thank you. I needed this thought this morning.
Feel warmly embraced, dear Aine. Thank you, dear.
Amen
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