To remember „water and food for all“ any time it is taken, with a bow and gratefulness, and so with all things of daily use. Fullness wherever the eyes go. Such a gift to be allowed to have access to all basic needs and so much more. Wishing a good day to all full of blessings.
Ose, You express it so well. “Fullness wherever the eyes go” Your post reminds me that it’s easy to practice gratefulness when I am living where bombs are not falling, where I have enough money to buy food, where my family and friends can visit me. I must admit that my gratefulness practice faces few challenges.
I can pause throughout the day and consciously notice items of convenience and hygiene, acknowledging their existence and the gift they truly are to me.
I’m grateful for my cute, cozy clothes for the winter, and I’m grateful for the pair of slippers my mother-in-law just gave me. My toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, and body wash are daily-use items that bring me comfort by making me feel fresh and relaxed; basic items that not everyone has access to. Happy Friday, everyone!
Perhaps by giving them more thought and being more meditative with routine tasks like brushing my teeth, drinking my coffee, using the spreader to put dip on a cracker… there are many simple things we do with items we don’t give a lot of thought to! I’ll be grateful for my toothbrush, my coffee mug, that spreader, maybe even a broom!
Realization of how fortunate I am at this moment. All everyday items, tools, pots, pans. toilet paper, my axe, wedges, 10lb sledge, ect, ect, are possessions that have been accumulated through good fortune. Retaining those items, replacing them when wore out is also good fortune. In this world of impermanence, in this giant appearing/disappearing act we call life, I am grateful for this moment. For it is truly all I ever have. Peace, Light & Love.
Namaste
Joseph, you reminded me of another way I can incorporate gratefulness for everyday items and that is to care for the possessions I decide to own with intention. Honor them if you will. Thanks for the reminder. ♥️
Being mindful of what I have would be a start ! Letting go of the mind of – wants, expectations, greed, comparison, jealousy etc. The greedy mind of having enough is never filled. It has to be let go of and naturally great – fullness results. I can pretend til the cows come home as they say, but I need to actually accept- yes I have this or that mind and let it go.
I need to incorporate even more time into cleaning 🧼 cleansing my dirty mind. The whole of the universe is within me and all I need to do be patient and cleans 🧽.
I’m grateful that I have to method to let go. I can’t imagine a daily routine of reflecting of what I’m holding onto-truly surrendering is a must for me .
All the items I have allow me this space to meditate deeply . I’m grateful that the universe has given me so much. I lack nothing. The job now is to let go of this selfish self- with loving kindness-
May mindlessness ( mind- fullness of the universe) bloom- freedom, happiness.
May you all be happy, free and healthy.
Thank you Joseph. It you know more about loving kindness and how to be kind to yourself please share . I’m learning to let go of attachments to others like family, love and how to let go of this fear or mind of inferiority. It’s a deep human mind . I’m grateful to see “it” and work with what is cling up in meditation/life. 💯🙌🌱💓
Oh Christina, you’re so lucky you live in New York? We have three Meditation centres there and there’s so many nice people. I would love to be able to go to one of their centres. Happy holidays! 😉💓Hope the storm passes .
New York Bayside Meditation
New York Brooklyn Meditation
New York Flushing Meditation
New York Jackson Heights Meditation
New York Long Island Meditation
New York Plainview Meditation
North Carolina Raleigh Meditation
These are the locations which I copied off the list . Is it near you ?
The closest would be Brooklyn. Thanks for sharing.
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Giving thanks for everyday items is always part of my daily routine. I do my best to be in the precious present, to remember that it is a gift.
Stop.Look. Go. ♥️
To remember „water and food for all“ any time it is taken, with a bow and gratefulness, and so with all things of daily use. Fullness wherever the eyes go. Such a gift to be allowed to have access to all basic needs and so much more. Wishing a good day to all full of blessings.
Ose, You express it so well. “Fullness wherever the eyes go” Your post reminds me that it’s easy to practice gratefulness when I am living where bombs are not falling, where I have enough money to buy food, where my family and friends can visit me. I must admit that my gratefulness practice faces few challenges.
I can pause throughout the day and consciously notice items of convenience and hygiene, acknowledging their existence and the gift they truly are to me.
I’m grateful for my cute, cozy clothes for the winter, and I’m grateful for the pair of slippers my mother-in-law just gave me. My toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, and body wash are daily-use items that bring me comfort by making me feel fresh and relaxed; basic items that not everyone has access to. Happy Friday, everyone!
My Ngoc, I love your pink furry sweaters.
Perhaps by giving them more thought and being more meditative with routine tasks like brushing my teeth, drinking my coffee, using the spreader to put dip on a cracker… there are many simple things we do with items we don’t give a lot of thought to! I’ll be grateful for my toothbrush, my coffee mug, that spreader, maybe even a broom!
Happy Friday!
Yes, Patti, many are waking up without food or water, let alone a toothbrush!
Take some moments to pause and be grateful and thankful.
Realization of how fortunate I am at this moment. All everyday items, tools, pots, pans. toilet paper, my axe, wedges, 10lb sledge, ect, ect, are possessions that have been accumulated through good fortune. Retaining those items, replacing them when wore out is also good fortune. In this world of impermanence, in this giant appearing/disappearing act we call life, I am grateful for this moment. For it is truly all I ever have. Peace, Light & Love.
Namaste
Joseph, you reminded me of another way I can incorporate gratefulness for everyday items and that is to care for the possessions I decide to own with intention. Honor them if you will. Thanks for the reminder. ♥️
Being mindful of what I have would be a start ! Letting go of the mind of – wants, expectations, greed, comparison, jealousy etc. The greedy mind of having enough is never filled. It has to be let go of and naturally great – fullness results. I can pretend til the cows come home as they say, but I need to actually accept- yes I have this or that mind and let it go.
I need to incorporate even more time into cleaning 🧼 cleansing my dirty mind. The whole of the universe is within me and all I need to do be patient and cleans 🧽.
I’m grateful that I have to method to let go. I can’t imagine a daily routine of reflecting of what I’m holding onto-truly surrendering is a must for me .
All the items I have allow me this space to meditate deeply . I’m grateful that the universe has given me so much. I lack nothing. The job now is to let go of this selfish self- with loving kindness-
May mindlessness ( mind- fullness of the universe) bloom- freedom, happiness.
May you all be happy, free and healthy.
Like wise dear Antoinette.
Thank you Joseph. It you know more about loving kindness and how to be kind to yourself please share . I’m learning to let go of attachments to others like family, love and how to let go of this fear or mind of inferiority. It’s a deep human mind . I’m grateful to see “it” and work with what is cling up in meditation/life. 💯🙌🌱💓
I need to go food shopping today prior to a big storm in the NY metropolitan area. I can be grateful for each item that replenishes my stock.
Oh Christina, you’re so lucky you live in New York? We have three Meditation centres there and there’s so many nice people. I would love to be able to go to one of their centres. Happy holidays! 😉💓Hope the storm passes .
I think maybe your centres are in Manhattan? I’m about 40 minutes from there. Be well, Antoinette! Happy Christmas week!
New York Bayside Meditation
New York Brooklyn Meditation
New York Flushing Meditation
New York Jackson Heights Meditation
New York Long Island Meditation
New York Plainview Meditation
North Carolina Raleigh Meditation
These are the locations which I copied off the list . Is it near you ?
The closest would be Brooklyn. Thanks for sharing.