A friend once said in a sermon, “no matter the situation…how frustratng, glorious, painful, disorienting…I have learned to ask the question ‘What is there for me to learn here?'” I, myself, might also add that it is helpful to ask, “For what is there to be grateful in this situation?” Both of those questions have become touchstones for me.
I have been committed, for a very long time now, to begin my day with gratefulness. I feel it is grounding and a positive start to the day. By serving as a daily ritual, the benefits help navigate through life’s challenges as well as joys.
Happy Friday 🙂
Gratefulness can’t directly turn challenging moments into joy, but through gratefulness, I’m able to see my blessings during tough times, turning the unfortunate experience into something fortunate. 🍀
What came to my mind spontaneously was the thought, « I get to », rather than « I have to. « From a perspective of gratefulness, everything has its’ place in my life. It is all an opportunity to live fully, even when I am not crazy about the « opportunity ». ♥️
I needed to read the definition of ‘touchstone’. The Merriam-Webster defines touchstone as : a test or criterion of genuineness or quality. Synonyms; Standard, Gauge, Benchmark, Yardstick.
Gratefulness serves me as a reminder that I must be grateful for the dark, which without, the light shall have nothing to shine through.
On Maslow’s 5 levels of needs, I’m at level 5, self-actualization, now. My deficiency needs from physiological, safety, belonging, and self-esteem in order have all been met. This is why it’s easier for me to branch out and form buddy systems.
I’m grateful for this question because I’m learning why self love is and trusting the Universe/Life/Love is key 🔑.
After five years of deep repentance of cleansing my human mind so much Truth is revealed- I’m aromatically naturally grateful: it’s difficult to explain the treasure that is being revealed but by bit . All I know is it’s more than I could ever dream possible. Someone as “awful” and reckless like me could loved ? The root of this human mind is inferiority and it seems like all my pictures of my historical life lived to my current age is a complete fabrication an illusion. What an amazing opportunity to be revealed. I’m completely and utterly amazed by the grace of the universe. I’m so thankful for being able to let go of all these heavy false beliefs and convictions of a false ghost. If I can do this anyone can do this – anyone who truly wants to be free from the tomb of death can be free.
Today the flashlight 🔦 keeps guiding on how to let go-repent MY burdens which are all false ! What a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for giving me LIFE! I can’t thank enough! Truth is within us ! Who knew ? Wow 🤩! Thank goodness! Im eternally grateful! Without a method I would have never made it out ALIVE!
I’m grateful for this question because I’m learning why self love is and trusting the Universe/Life/Love is key 🔑.
After five years of deep repentance of cleansing my human mind so much Truth is revealed- I’m aromatically naturally grateful: it’s difficult to explain the treasure that is being revealed but by bit . All I know is it’s more than I could ever dream possible. Someone as “awful” and reckless like me could loved ? The root of this human mind is inferiority and it seems like all my pictures of my historical life lived to my current age is a complete fabrication an illusion. What an amazing opportunity to be revealed. I’m completely and utterly amazed by the grace of the universe. I’m so thankful for being able to let go of all these heavy false beliefs and convictions of a false ghost. If I can do this anyone can do this – anyone who truly wants to be free from the tomb of death can be free.
Today the flashlight 🔦 keeps guiding on how to let go-repent MY burdens which are all false ! What a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for giving me LIFE! I can’t thank enough! Truth is within us ! Who knew ? Wow 🤩! Thank goodness! Im eternally grateful! Without a method I would have never made it out ALIVE!
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A friend once said in a sermon, “no matter the situation…how frustratng, glorious, painful, disorienting…I have learned to ask the question ‘What is there for me to learn here?'” I, myself, might also add that it is helpful to ask, “For what is there to be grateful in this situation?” Both of those questions have become touchstones for me.
I have been committed, for a very long time now, to begin my day with gratefulness. I feel it is grounding and a positive start to the day. By serving as a daily ritual, the benefits help navigate through life’s challenges as well as joys.
Happy Friday 🙂
A touchstone, for me, is something I keep returning to to ground me. When I am grateful, I am in the present and that brings awareness for what is.
Gratefulness can’t directly turn challenging moments into joy, but through gratefulness, I’m able to see my blessings during tough times, turning the unfortunate experience into something fortunate. 🍀
My Ngoc, our lives are certainly easier than many people out there.
What came to my mind spontaneously was the thought, « I get to », rather than « I have to. « From a perspective of gratefulness, everything has its’ place in my life. It is all an opportunity to live fully, even when I am not crazy about the « opportunity ». ♥️
This makes me think of the line, “This isn’t happening to me, this is happening for me.”
I needed to read the definition of ‘touchstone’. The Merriam-Webster defines touchstone as : a test or criterion of genuineness or quality. Synonyms; Standard, Gauge, Benchmark, Yardstick.
Gratefulness serves me as a reminder that I must be grateful for the dark, which without, the light shall have nothing to shine through.
Peace, Love & Light
On Maslow’s 5 levels of needs, I’m at level 5, self-actualization, now. My deficiency needs from physiological, safety, belonging, and self-esteem in order have all been met. This is why it’s easier for me to branch out and form buddy systems.
I’m grateful for this question because I’m learning why self love is and trusting the Universe/Life/Love is key 🔑.
After five years of deep repentance of cleansing my human mind so much Truth is revealed- I’m aromatically naturally grateful: it’s difficult to explain the treasure that is being revealed but by bit . All I know is it’s more than I could ever dream possible. Someone as “awful” and reckless like me could loved ? The root of this human mind is inferiority and it seems like all my pictures of my historical life lived to my current age is a complete fabrication an illusion. What an amazing opportunity to be revealed. I’m completely and utterly amazed by the grace of the universe. I’m so thankful for being able to let go of all these heavy false beliefs and convictions of a false ghost. If I can do this anyone can do this – anyone who truly wants to be free from the tomb of death can be free.
Today the flashlight 🔦 keeps guiding on how to let go-repent MY burdens which are all false ! What a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for giving me LIFE! I can’t thank enough! Truth is within us ! Who knew ? Wow 🤩! Thank goodness! Im eternally grateful! Without a method I would have never made it out ALIVE!
Antoinette, the truth will set us free.
Yes, thank goodness for Antoinette.
I’m grateful for this question because I’m learning why self love is and trusting the Universe/Life/Love is key 🔑.
After five years of deep repentance of cleansing my human mind so much Truth is revealed- I’m aromatically naturally grateful: it’s difficult to explain the treasure that is being revealed but by bit . All I know is it’s more than I could ever dream possible. Someone as “awful” and reckless like me could loved ? The root of this human mind is inferiority and it seems like all my pictures of my historical life lived to my current age is a complete fabrication an illusion. What an amazing opportunity to be revealed. I’m completely and utterly amazed by the grace of the universe. I’m so thankful for being able to let go of all these heavy false beliefs and convictions of a false ghost. If I can do this anyone can do this – anyone who truly wants to be free from the tomb of death can be free.
Today the flashlight 🔦 keeps guiding on how to let go-repent MY burdens which are all false ! What a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for giving me LIFE! I can’t thank enough! Truth is within us ! Who knew ? Wow 🤩! Thank goodness! Im eternally grateful! Without a method I would have never made it out ALIVE!