Daily Question, December 14 How is where I live a blessing? 38 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. Ose6 years agoOseLast night I dreamt about observing a little boy playing, squeezing a cute little yellow play-duck, which answered with a loud “quiieeek!”. It made him happy and satisfied in a way that his attempts provoked this reaction. Isn´t it a priceless gift to have a surrounding where such peaceful dreams reflect life? It should be peace everywhere for all living beings! Still, I feel blessed with being allowed to dreaming, to be having a chance to live here in Switzerland, and to learning, playing ... Last night I dreamt about observing a little boy playing, squeezing a cute little yellow play-duck, which answered with a loud “quiieeek!”. It made him happy and satisfied in a way that his attempts provoked this reaction. Isn´t it a priceless gift to have a surrounding where such peaceful dreams reflect life? It should be peace everywhere for all living beings! Still, I feel blessed with being allowed to dreaming, to be having a chance to live here in Switzerland, and to learning, playing and serving others. Read More1 Reply Sylvie6 years agoSylvieAlready als a child I was aware that I need a safe nest to which I can return to, like a bird . I lived in different places and countries, for many years with my partner in an old farmhouse, with our dogs and cat. But only now, after he died and I found myself often overwhemed with storms, broken down heating, mice..... did I find a flat up on the 5. floor, Where the birds fly and I have a view of about 70 km over the Black Forrest. I'm very grateful for this Little shangrila. And best of all ... Already als a child I was aware that I need a safe nest to which I can return to, like a bird . I lived in different places and countries, for many years with my partner in an old farmhouse, with our dogs and cat. But only now, after he died and I found myself often overwhemed with storms, broken down heating, mice….. did I find a flat up on the 5. floor, Where the birds fly and I have a view of about 70 km over the Black Forrest. I’m very grateful for this Little shangrila. And best of all no more worries about roofs that fly off, snowshovelling… Read More1 Reply SamG6 years agoSamGI live in Bangalore, India and its a blessing because my family and my best friends live here too! 1 Reply Palm6 years agoPalmMy little flat in Johannesburg is the first one I could call mine, this is a blessing. The area is busy and can be very noisy. Next-door, I have samples of all types of life: a Catholic Church and school, night clubs and its associated drug dealing, the police station, a homeless shelter run by the church, offices including my work place, art galleries, and a mall nearby.. And at the moment it feels like a construction site, as they are demolishing and building higher up. However, it is one of t... My little flat in Johannesburg is the first one I could call mine, this is a blessing. The area is busy and can be very noisy. Next-door, I have samples of all types of life: a Catholic Church and school, night clubs and its associated drug dealing, the police station, a homeless shelter run by the church, offices including my work place, art galleries, and a mall nearby.. And at the moment it feels like a construction site, as they are demolishing and building higher up. However, it is one of the few areas that are walking friendly in this city. Also, I don’t live behind high walls and the complex doesn’t need security guards, unlike other typical housing here, such as townhouse complexes. Far from luxury, I have my comforts and am reminded constantly of my privilege by witnessing underprivileged every day. And my view is a blessing: the school grounds and the church tower, the trees and the ever changing sky. Challenging and good question for me too… Read More1 Reply Susan6 years agoSusanI am blessed that all my grown children live near by and that we enjoy getting together on holidays, to play games, watch movies or just hang out together. 1 Reply Janet Short6 years agoJanet ShortI am so blessed to live in the same neighborhood I grew up in as a child. My parents moved to this one mile stretch of road in the 50's. My mom still lives in the same house today at the age of 89. I grew up riding my bike on this little one mile long dead end road. Our neighbors all knew each other, there were chickens, and cows and goats. We ran barefoot all summer and went sled riding all winter. Later on I married and my husband and I built our home here, we raised our own children on ... I am so blessed to live in the same neighborhood I grew up in as a child. My parents moved to this one mile stretch of road in the 50’s. My mom still lives in the same house today at the age of 89. I grew up riding my bike on this little one mile long dead end road. Our neighbors all knew each other, there were chickens, and cows and goats. We ran barefoot all summer and went sled riding all winter. Later on I married and my husband and I built our home here, we raised our own children on this same country road. They grew up riding their bikes to grandma’s house. My sister also lives here and we are all very close. There are still neighbors here from the old days, and many new good neighbors as well. My children are grown now, but I hope to spend many more years walking this little one mile stretch of country road I’ve called home all my life. I’m so fortunate to have such a wonderful sense of home. Read More2 Reply Barbara6 years agoBarbaraI am blessed to live on a lake formed by a dam on the Missouri River. I wake up to the calls of all sorts of water fowl, Canada geese, snow geese, deer, wild turkeys, owls, grouse, etc. Sometimes it is too much to take in all at once! How is it that I am so fortunate!! 2 Reply Anna6 years agoAnnathe day has ended, I am on my armchair reading your enlightening posts, nourishing my soul before the next night, with a moment of relax and meditation. Here, at home, that is so cozy for me. when I come back from my work I always feel a sense of soft happiness opening my door, even if I have to start another kind of work, cooking, making laundry, tidying….it does not matter, I am at home! 3 Reply Lioness6 years agoLionessBeing fortunate to have an escape to nature as and when I need it. Woods, cliffs, heath land, lakes and the sea all in walking distance. I can escape the difficulties of life easily. I know this is not easy for others and that makes me feel blessed. 3 Reply Hot Sauce6 years agoHot SauceWhere I live during the school year (Doane University campus) is a blessing because it provides me with opportunities to grow in ethical wisdom and initiation into religious knowledge. I have had so much spiritual clarity since I began college, and life is starting to make more sense, even with its mysteries and all. Where I live during breaks (including right now) is a blessing because it was my parents who taught me basic ethical values and who still continue to guide me with wisdom, and my an... Where I live during the school year (Doane University campus) is a blessing because it provides me with opportunities to grow in ethical wisdom and initiation into religious knowledge. I have had so much spiritual clarity since I began college, and life is starting to make more sense, even with its mysteries and all. Where I live during breaks (including right now) is a blessing because it was my parents who taught me basic ethical values and who still continue to guide me with wisdom, and my animal companions are compassionate, healing, and divine beings who I love to death! Read More2 Reply John Turner6 years agoJohn TurnerI grew up in small-town Mississippi….and now I live in Los Angeles. (I moved here to be with girlfriend, who’s now my wife.) Quite a change from childhood–but I have to say I absolutely love L.A. Such diversity! There’s so much to see and do! Living in a city like this (and being able to afford it!) is an incredible blessing. 2 Reply Ann6 years agoAnnPeaceful beauty, simplicity and safety enfold me and those who share the space I am blessed to call home 3 Reply Jessa6 years agoJessaI am so lucky to be afford a home that is "enough" in my city--big enough, safe enough, warm enough. I struggle sometimes with jealousy over people who get to live in the more exciting, more amenable--and much more expensive--city to our north. But, the truth is this: living where I do allows me to live with an older loved one and to potentially take care of her if she ever gets sicker. I could manage our house by myself without getting overwhelmed. And, I make enough money here that I can alway... I am so lucky to be afford a home that is “enough” in my city–big enough, safe enough, warm enough. I struggle sometimes with jealousy over people who get to live in the more exciting, more amenable–and much more expensive–city to our north. But, the truth is this: living where I do allows me to live with an older loved one and to potentially take care of her if she ever gets sicker. I could manage our house by myself without getting overwhelmed. And, I make enough money here that I can always afford enough heat to keep us cozy when it’s cold. I don’t really need more and living here provides us with that security. Read More3 Reply Cintia6 years agoCintiaI’m really grateful for the place where I live nowadays. The house is small and has a garden. It’s perfect and blessing. But I feel in my heart that I should go to another city. So, I’m going to prepare the home moving in the next future. 6 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaI live in an Appalachian hollow, steeply wooded. At night, when I turn off all the lights in the house, there is such an enveloping darkness outside. A sky thick with stars and always the moon shape-shifting. It is a good place for owls. I am reminded of this by the lovely photograph paired with the Word of the Day. Here in this hollow, Great Horned Owls will be calling soon (they begin courtship in January). Here in this hollow, I have seen Barred Owls, whole families of Screech Owls, and... I live in an Appalachian hollow, steeply wooded. At night, when I turn off all the lights in the house, there is such an enveloping darkness outside. A sky thick with stars and always the moon shape-shifting. It is a good place for owls. I am reminded of this by the lovely photograph paired with the Word of the Day. Here in this hollow, Great Horned Owls will be calling soon (they begin courtship in January). Here in this hollow, I have seen Barred Owls, whole families of Screech Owls, and even a wonder-filled once, a tiny Saw-whet Owl. The winter woods, the dark night sky, the moon and stars, owls great and small, I love them all. Thank you for this question. Read More4 Reply Patjos6 years agoPatjosIt sounds like such a dream to me:) 1 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaYou could say it is a sleepy hollow 🙂 0 Reply Aine6 years agoAineI love Appalachian hollows! 1 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaYes, there is much to love 🙂 0 Reply Michael6 years agoMichaelI and my wife live in a small apartment of a house owned by our son who lives upstairs and we are within walking distance from our two daughters, son-in-law, and four granddaughters and can walk to most needed services. We are blessed and grateful. Oh, and today as the snow rolls down we do not need to go out. ???? 5 Reply Deb6 years agoDebMany people don’t have a choice of what country they live in. If they are born in one country, that is where they live their life out. I was born in the United States and my entire 60 years have been lived here. I have been fortunate to live in five states and found much to appreciate wherever I lived. Can I say it is a blessing to be be ashamed of the history, both past and contemporary, of my country? It’s genocide of its native peoples, it’s proud enslavement of blacks, and its blindne... Many people don’t have a choice of what country they live in. If they are born in one country, that is where they live their life out. I was born in the United States and my entire 60 years have been lived here. I have been fortunate to live in five states and found much to appreciate wherever I lived. Can I say it is a blessing to be be ashamed of the history, both past and contemporary, of my country? It’s genocide of its native peoples, it’s proud enslavement of blacks, and its blindness of the contributions of the huddled masses that came in droves to its shores. It is a blessing because out of such came peoples who helped us enable to rise above this and who continue to raise their voices; the Quakers, Abe Lincoln, MLK Junior to name a few. Read More5 Reply Patjos6 years agoPatjosIt is such a blessing to be aware of where we have come from, to have the Grace to see that we are One with the deeds of our ancestors and their tribulations. I believe that we really needn’t be ashamed any longer than it takes to be ashamed and move on – when our ever-Loving Father is not ashamed of our past, why should we be. Yes, it is a blessing to be able to choose today which of these wonderful ancestors to keep close in our hearts as we move forward each moment. Much Love, Patrick 3 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaThank you, Deb, for voicing this. 3 Reply ricardostepsup6 years agoricardostepsupI live in a small city that hosts a public university. It is a generally welcoming and open community, with a charming downtown and a perfect coffee shop to do work in. 5 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaOh, the many blessings of a friendly coffee shop! 1 Reply Aine6 years agoAineThis is a surprisingly challenging question for me today since I live in a place that ought to have me euphoric with gratitude but in which I struggle with remaining, though I can, and do, still choose to see the blessings here. Perhaps I need to do so more. I am in the country, surrounded by fields. Sunrise through the white pines in winter is glorious! Summer weather is mostly beautiful rather than miserably hot and humid like where we last were. My dogs can run around like maniacs in thei... This is a surprisingly challenging question for me today since I live in a place that ought to have me euphoric with gratitude but in which I struggle with remaining, though I can, and do, still choose to see the blessings here. Perhaps I need to do so more. I am in the country, surrounded by fields. Sunrise through the white pines in winter is glorious! Summer weather is mostly beautiful rather than miserably hot and humid like where we last were. My dogs can run around like maniacs in their huge fenced yard, and our chickens can free range without bothering anyone. I live in part of history, and it is a beautiful house. There is more than enough room. We have good neighbors, and I have made some wonderful friends. And though wanting to move on sometimes makes me fractious about where I still am, in truth, this place is a blessing in many ways. Today, I will choose to see the blessing of where I am more readily than I have been lately. Read More6 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaSo much of what you write resonates with me, Aine. Seems we are on similar trajectories. I take to heart your vow, “today I will choose…” Thank you. 1 Reply Aine6 years agoAineThank you, Grateful Sea. Likewise! 1 Reply kathleen6 years agokathleenI am blessed because of political freedom in the US, freedom of the press, enough services to provide for needs. Here in the Northwest it is beautiful at all times of the year. I love having 4 seasons! I love my neighborhood. It is so peaceful. 6 Reply 1 2 Next » 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
