When I ponder this question, there are so many things I take for granted! But I will start with one … I take for granted my ability to see. Often looking past the beauty right in front of me! I will remember this and start looking to see all the beauty that is around me!
I had a very scary year healthwise last year, but recently have made an incredible recovery, so right now I take none of the amazing things my body does for granted, which wasn’t always the case.
The heart. Blessed are you, dear heart! You, being the core in our all existence, often unnoticed in your absolutely reliable presence and aliveness.
Without you, my beloved heart, there would not be me, nor anything else. Through you, there is the joy of existence. Through you, there is love and happiness, and bliss even. Your beat sends life´s juice to the far off regions of our being, body and soul. I am happy. I am grateful. My heart sings. Humble and grateful I cannot help but praise you...
The heart. Blessed are you, dear heart! You, being the core in our all existence, often unnoticed in your absolutely reliable presence and aliveness.
Without you, my beloved heart, there would not be me, nor anything else. Through you, there is the joy of existence. Through you, there is love and happiness, and bliss even. Your beat sends life´s juice to the far off regions of our being, body and soul. I am happy. I am grateful. My heart sings. Humble and grateful I cannot help but praise you especially, my dear dear heart.
The five senses. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be able to hear, see, taste, smell and feel. To have the ability to be awed again and again throughout the day by the amazing universe is indeed a blessing.
I put a reminder on my phone to breathe. every hour it pops up n whatever I’m doing, I stop and oxygenate my brain. I took breathing and my heart pumping for granted. I am very grateful for my movement abilities and work daily to keep them intact for as long as I am blessed w them.
I recently injured my spine and pelvis and have lost my independence in so many ways. Walking hurts, sitting hurts, I can't lift pellets to heat our home, I can't turn to see a loved one when they walk through the house. Reaching over to grab a toy to play with my dog ensues a grunt or yelp of pain. So many things I do are connected to the ability to twist, stand, sit, and use my arms. It is requiring me to slow down and be thoughtful, planful, and intentional. It is also an opportunity to ask o...
I recently injured my spine and pelvis and have lost my independence in so many ways. Walking hurts, sitting hurts, I can’t lift pellets to heat our home, I can’t turn to see a loved one when they walk through the house. Reaching over to grab a toy to play with my dog ensues a grunt or yelp of pain. So many things I do are connected to the ability to twist, stand, sit, and use my arms. It is requiring me to slow down and be thoughtful, planful, and intentional. It is also an opportunity to ask others for help and be a receiver of help. So often I am ready to give and have such a hard time receiving. Its a gift “wrapped in sandpaper” as Lisa Nichols would say. One I am trying to be respectful of and careful with in the moment to moment movements of my day.
Many deep wishes for your healing and restoration. I am well acquainted with pain as a gift wrapped in sandpaper…or sometimes barbed wire as well as the myriad gifts that can come as a result. Bless you for your encouraging word!
How wonderful that you can see it in that way. There is value in all life’s experiences. Your strength of spirit will see you through. When I got sick, I did allow myself a good cry at the beginning of each day if I needed, then I got on with the day. It was cleansing. It allowed me to recognize what I had lost, without denying it nor wallowing in it. After a while, I didn’t need to cry anymore. Then I got much better, and received many spiritual gifts along the way. Best of luck to you.
Honestly, as I age, there are fewer and fewer things about my body that I take for granted. When I wake up in the morning I’m saying to myself, “Okay, who’s with me today, what’s working, what’s not?” If there’s a miracle happening anywhere, it’s that my body puts up with what I ask it to do.
I always had a slight asthma but over the past year, it became full blown asthma and I had to learn how to breathe again… it has been a miraculous journey.
Being that I’m fortunate enough to have been born with all my faculties intact I believe I’m taking my whole body for granted.
I find that unless I’m focused on gratitude that many things are easily taken for granted.
I’m grateful for how strong and healthy I am. I’m grateful for my eye sight which allows me to see this beauty.
When I ponder this question, there are so many things I take for granted! But I will start with one … I take for granted my ability to see. Often looking past the beauty right in front of me! I will remember this and start looking to see all the beauty that is around me!
Feel embraced, dear Kristi. To be able to see all the beauty is such a gift.
I had a very scary year healthwise last year, but recently have made an incredible recovery, so right now I take none of the amazing things my body does for granted, which wasn’t always the case.
Dear Barbara, so good to hear you have made an incredible recovery. Bless you and wishing you a wonderful day! ????
Thank you, Sheila.
The heart. Blessed are you, dear heart! You, being the core in our all existence, often unnoticed in your absolutely reliable presence and aliveness.
Without you, my beloved heart, there would not be me, nor anything else. Through you, there is the joy of existence. Through you, there is love and happiness, and bliss even. Your beat sends life´s juice to the far off regions of our being, body and soul. I am happy. I am grateful. My heart sings. Humble and grateful I cannot help but praise you...
The heart. Blessed are you, dear heart! You, being the core in our all existence, often unnoticed in your absolutely reliable presence and aliveness.
Without you, my beloved heart, there would not be me, nor anything else. Through you, there is the joy of existence. Through you, there is love and happiness, and bliss even. Your beat sends life´s juice to the far off regions of our being, body and soul. I am happy. I am grateful. My heart sings. Humble and grateful I cannot help but praise you especially, my dear dear heart.
I cannot think of a more beautiful honoring of the heart! That is lovely!
Lovely words Ose!!!
Lovely!
The five senses. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be able to hear, see, taste, smell and feel. To have the ability to be awed again and again throughout the day by the amazing universe is indeed a blessing.
Very nice! Thank you Kathleen
So true, Kathleen, thank you.
I put a reminder on my phone to breathe. every hour it pops up n whatever I’m doing, I stop and oxygenate my brain. I took breathing and my heart pumping for granted. I am very grateful for my movement abilities and work daily to keep them intact for as long as I am blessed w them.
I recently injured my spine and pelvis and have lost my independence in so many ways. Walking hurts, sitting hurts, I can't lift pellets to heat our home, I can't turn to see a loved one when they walk through the house. Reaching over to grab a toy to play with my dog ensues a grunt or yelp of pain. So many things I do are connected to the ability to twist, stand, sit, and use my arms. It is requiring me to slow down and be thoughtful, planful, and intentional. It is also an opportunity to ask o...
I recently injured my spine and pelvis and have lost my independence in so many ways. Walking hurts, sitting hurts, I can’t lift pellets to heat our home, I can’t turn to see a loved one when they walk through the house. Reaching over to grab a toy to play with my dog ensues a grunt or yelp of pain. So many things I do are connected to the ability to twist, stand, sit, and use my arms. It is requiring me to slow down and be thoughtful, planful, and intentional. It is also an opportunity to ask others for help and be a receiver of help. So often I am ready to give and have such a hard time receiving. Its a gift “wrapped in sandpaper” as Lisa Nichols would say. One I am trying to be respectful of and careful with in the moment to moment movements of my day.
Thank you for all of your kind words. I just love this online community. I am sending air hugs!
Many deep wishes for your healing and restoration. I am well acquainted with pain as a gift wrapped in sandpaper…or sometimes barbed wire as well as the myriad gifts that can come as a result. Bless you for your encouraging word!
Dear Brittany, you are handling your situation with such grace! What a true inspiration you are! Bless you. Sending you caring thoughts.????
How wonderful that you can see it in that way. There is value in all life’s experiences. Your strength of spirit will see you through. When I got sick, I did allow myself a good cry at the beginning of each day if I needed, then I got on with the day. It was cleansing. It allowed me to recognize what I had lost, without denying it nor wallowing in it. After a while, I didn’t need to cry anymore. Then I got much better, and received many spiritual gifts along the way. Best of luck to you.
A gift wrapped in sandpaper — I love that! As Kathleen has said, your attitude is inspiring. I am sending my wishes for your continued healing.
Bless your heart for your inspiring attitude. May you heal quickly.
General good health and mobility. At 57, I have an ache here and there but I take no medications.
Honestly, as I age, there are fewer and fewer things about my body that I take for granted. When I wake up in the morning I’m saying to myself, “Okay, who’s with me today, what’s working, what’s not?” If there’s a miracle happening anywhere, it’s that my body puts up with what I ask it to do.
Hahaha, oh Kevin, that tickled me and I relate exactly.
I always had a slight asthma but over the past year, it became full blown asthma and I had to learn how to breathe again… it has been a miraculous journey.
Glad that you are able to manage it, Eva. Breathing is rather important!
Being that I’m fortunate enough to have been born with all my faculties intact I believe I’m taking my whole body for granted.
I find that unless I’m focused on gratitude that many things are easily taken for granted.
I’m grateful for how strong and healthy I am. I’m grateful for my eye sight which allows me to see this beauty.
My mind.
Thanks Kathy. We often forget about the mind as part of our miraculous body!
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