Daily Question, June 1 What really matters to me? 48 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. Michael7 years agoMichaeltoday matters. within each “today”, moving towards my personal, family, and societal goals goals each day matter 1 Reply Ursula7 years agoUrsulaThanks to all who care about me here! Today I didn't walk, of course. My guide and doctor says tomorrow I can walk a little bit, of course (!!). Everybody here is relieved for me and with me and really astonished that I seem to do well. Well ... I have a few painful points and I suffered a bit today but more spiritually than from physical pain. That's the harder one for me! But I have learned once more that Iam held in the hand of God! Aine, joking is good, and so did I! This morning people we... Thanks to all who care about me here! Today I didn’t walk, of course. My guide and doctor says tomorrow I can walk a little bit, of course (!!). Everybody here is relieved for me and with me and really astonished that I seem to do well. Well … I have a few painful points and I suffered a bit today but more spiritually than from physical pain. That’s the harder one for me! But I have learned once more that Iam held in the hand of God! Aine, joking is good, and so did I! This morning people were relieved when hearing me laugh! Thank you all for your prayers and loving Words, dear Gratefulness Community! Read More4 Reply Aine7 years agoAineDear Ursula, I thought of you while reading the scriptures for today in a book I use. It was Psalm 66, and verse 8-9 reminded me of your tumble down the stairs. (I am so glad you were okay!!) Even though your foot slipped in one way, it didn’t in others. ???? I find, too, that sometimes it takes some physical jar to knock something spiritual into place or to loosen it so I can let go my tight hold on it. That may sound odd, but our bodies and spirits are so very connected that one cannot be ... Dear Ursula, I thought of you while reading the scriptures for today in a book I use. It was Psalm 66, and verse 8-9 reminded me of your tumble down the stairs. (I am so glad you were okay!!) Even though your foot slipped in one way, it didn’t in others. ???? I find, too, that sometimes it takes some physical jar to knock something spiritual into place or to loosen it so I can let go my tight hold on it. That may sound odd, but our bodies and spirits are so very connected that one cannot be affected without the other being moved in some way, too. I will pray for your fast recovery! Take it easy and do only what you can, rather than what you think you ought. (I struggle with this one a lot!!) Read More0 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenwishing you patience to take it easy and strength to persevere, Ursula. 0 Reply Aine7 years agoAineHealing. Love. Following the call on my life to be a light bearer of healing and truth, to help others know the Love/God/Great Spirit that holds them so dear. And, of course, my husband and loved ones, whether they have two feet or four! 😀 2 Reply A7 years agoAThe practise of meditation, authenticity, forgiveness, equanimity, personal and spiritual growth, compassion for myself and others, living in the present moment. Just being! Poetry! Music! Everlasting humanity…… 2 Reply Chelsea7 years agoChelseaLove, connection, and being my authentic self. I feel like the more I move through the world with these intentions the more it spreads to others. 3 Reply Kevin Barrington7 years agoKevin BarringtonSpiritual being . . 2 Reply Deb7 years agoDebTo live today in as much awareness of Incarnation as I can. 3 Reply Aine7 years agoAineIsn’t it amazing how incarnation takes different emphases on different days? One day, perhaps we find ourselves being spoken to by one aspect, then something else catches our attention on another day when something else is uppermost in our life. I love the solidity and the fluidity that combine to be completely Other and yet care so deeply about the tiniest sparrow falling. 🙂 2 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteWhat matters to me is a connection to the universe or Source. Peace of mind, as well as unity with truth and love. The Four Immeasurable Thoughts are my intentions for all setient beings: May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness; May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering; May all sentient beings never be separated from the happiness that knows no suffering; May all sentient beings live in equanimity, free from att... What matters to me is a connection to the universe or Source. Peace of mind, as well as unity with truth and love. The Four Immeasurable Thoughts are my intentions for all setient beings: May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness; May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering; May all sentient beings never be separated from the happiness that knows no suffering; May all sentient beings live in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion. Read More4 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenDoing my best really matters to me. Applying what I know to live the best life possible moment by moment and not forgetting what is most important, respect, kindness, caring, appreciation, gratitude, generosity, Being willing to change and grow is really important to me because it gives me great purpose 4 Reply Ursula7 years agoUrsulaMy health and my loved ones. Yesterday I fell down a stairway late at night and I am happy to be ALIVE!!!! All the Guardian Angels have protected me so that I only have a wound and hematoms. Our doctor and all the others cared for me so that I didn’t have to go to hospital. The fear is only coming now – yesterday I was just shocked. Thank you God for protecting and saving me! ???? 3 Reply Aine7 years agoAineOh, no! Ursula, I am so glad you are okay, though shaken and banged up a bit. I joke sometimes that there is a hospital for Guardian Angels called St. Gabriel’s where they have to go to recuperate from taking the hits for us! 😀 0 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimOh, dear Ursula. What a fright – a painful one – for you! As Anna says, do your best to rest your body, and your heart and spirit in St. Francis. You are being watched over, and our community continues to hold you in prayer. 0 Reply KC7 years agoKCUrsula, I am so sorry to hear of your fall. So good to know you had and have good care and family to support you. Wishing you a gentle day and recovery. Warmly, KC 0 Reply Caroline7 years agoCarolineUrsula, I’m so sorry to hear about your fall (!) but relieved that you’re okay. Sending you healing and loving thoughts. 0 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaOh dear Ursula, I am so sorry! Try to rest, if you are on your pilgrimage “stay” in the calmness of S. Francis and don’t walk, at least for one day! Take care, and remember I am near you, if you need something. 1 Reply Ose7 years agoOseCurrently it is writing about what matters most to me, which is how we can overcome suffering, which is unavoidable, but “curable”. To give my little part of support to this ideal. How to live with love, joy, peace and freedom in this world so that this may give hope and motivation for others to go for this to create a better world all together. The themes we all share here and which inspire us to grow and do our best. Probably I will not be able to write the next days, I will miss you all a... Currently it is writing about what matters most to me, which is how we can overcome suffering, which is unavoidable, but “curable”. To give my little part of support to this ideal. How to live with love, joy, peace and freedom in this world so that this may give hope and motivation for others to go for this to create a better world all together. The themes we all share here and which inspire us to grow and do our best. Probably I will not be able to write the next days, I will miss you all and looking forward to reading when I am back online. Read More4 Reply Aine7 years agoAineI love what you say about suffering being unavoidable but curable. 0 Reply Deb7 years agoDebGod’s peace continues with you, Ose! Farewell until we read from you again! Deb 0 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteOse , Hope whatever is going on goes well for you. We will all look for you soon. 0 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteWow Ursula! I’m so sorry you fell! I’m happy you’re alright and have good care. Good luck healing. 0 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaI will wait dear Ose, you are such an inspirtaion in this community. I will miss you, but I hope you will be here soon. My best wishes for your writing. 1 Reply Gina7 years agoGinakindness and a softening for the fragile and vulnerability we all face in life Welcome back,Kevin 5 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaIt’s interesting: I’m a writer and this is one of the themes of a piece I hope to submit to an online magazine. I guess, for today, what really matters to me is to grow in knowledge of the God who made me & this universe. I think I’m talking about a deepening spiritual commitment, which brings up all kinds of feelings for me. It’s all part of my 12-step growth. People also matter to me—a lot!! 5 Reply KC7 years agoKCThanks Christina, Your written piece and discoveries sounds very rich and meaningful. Will you share the link with us once you have published? I too am curious about the 12 step path and process. Warmly, KC 2 Reply Aine7 years agoAineThe Twelve Steps reach so far beyond their original sphere. It is wonderful how our brokenness is the door that leads us to healing! I found the 12 Step angle/ ACOA movement very helpful in coming to terms with what I could not control/what was simply not mine at all connected to my family of origin. 0 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaSure, thanks for asking! Warmly, as well. 0 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaI am actually interested in the matter that you are going to publish. Spiritual growth is such an important path also for me, dear Christina. 1 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaThank you, Anna! 1 Reply Ose7 years agoOseDear Christina, since quite some time I wonder what this 12 step recovery / growth is about. Would you mind to explain a bit more please? I could fully echo your post even up to writing and hopefully publishing about themes that matter deeply to me as well. God and deepening spiritual commitment all inclusive… Have a good day, and thank you! 0 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaDear Ose, thank you for responding. Twelve-step recovery is for those of us, myself included, who suffer from compulsive/obsessive behaviors. For me, it’s compulsive eating, working & other behaviors. We use the 12 steps to gain “recovery” from these behaviors. It’s really a spiritual journey toward wellness. Enjoy your day! 3 Reply Ose7 years agoOseThank you very much for explaining. It is really great how you have overcome and let go of so very difficult themes and illness. You are really a role model for us. Thanks so much! 0 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinToday’s question is a good one for me to jump back in to this community following my surgery. First I would like to say thank you to all of the deer souls in this space who wished me well before, during and just following my surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have one more day in hospital before heading home.As for the question, “what really matters to me?,” my answer is simple. My wife, our children, our grandchildren and the rest of our family are first and foremost the most imp... Today’s question is a good one for me to jump back in to this community following my surgery. First I would like to say thank you to all of the deer souls in this space who wished me well before, during and just following my surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have one more day in hospital before heading home.As for the question, “what really matters to me?,” my answer is simple. My wife, our children, our grandchildren and the rest of our family are first and foremost the most important things in my life. Following that is my faith community, a joyful mix of friends , including this community and of course my photography. I am really hoping that once my healing is complete down the road that I will be able to spend more time with my photography in ways that I have not been able to do over the last few years. That, I am very grateful Read More5 Reply Diane7 years agoDianeGood morning Kevin…I wasn’t “here” yesterday so I’m a day late but wanted to tell you how happy I am that you are recovering and able to share. Your reflections are always an encouragement to me. Blessings on your continued recovery…at home! 🙂 0 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelkevin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 Reply Aine7 years agoAineHooray, it’s Kevin! I prayed for you and your surgery and was just wondering this morning when we would hear how you are doing. And here you are! 😀 Many blessings on your recovery, may it be swift and complete, and filled with love. 0 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimSo good to hear from you, Kevin, and sooner than I expected! May the recovery continue in your own home (which can make such a difference) and within the loving care of your family. I, too, look forward to ongoing photography and writing from you. Be well. 0 Reply KC7 years agoKCSo good to see you back today Kevin. Wishing you the very best of health, and all the people and things that matter most to you! 0 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteWell wishes Kevin and good luck with the healing process. 0 Reply ©had7 years ago©hadwelcome again and wishing you good health, kevin 0 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenwishing you well Kevin, Welcome back! I missed you 0 Reply Ursula7 years agoUrsulaHappy to see you here Kevin! I prayed for you and am glad all went well!!! Ursula 0 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaDear Kevin! So glad to see your icon and to know that all is well! So, we look forward to some of your new photos! 0 Reply Carol7 years agoCarolSo glad to see you back online. Take care, Carol 0 Reply Ose7 years agoOseHello dear friend! So good to hear that all went well for you. All the best for the ongoing recovery and much care and joy for you! 0 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmPeace of mind, peace of heart 3 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
