It has helped me stay focused and hopeful in good and bad times. It was not an easy street in my dark days. I hid from my family and friends just wanted to be alone. However after coming here every day especially in the beginning of my very dark tunnel I began to see the light!
When I started keeping a gratitude journal,
I was very depressed.
Some days
I’d sit at my kitchen table for an hour
or an hour and a half
trying to come up with five things to be grateful for.
But if I dug deep,
dug really deep,
I could always manage to pull up five things.
I’ve been doing it now for over thirty five years,
through all of the ups and downs that come with Life.
It’s not as difficult now
to come up with five things,
even on ‘bad’ days . . .
in some form or another
I am now able to be grateful for something
every day.
Sometimes it’s ‘just’ a smile,
sometimes it’s ‘just’ the air that I breathe,
water coming out of my faucets,
hot coffee . . .
and other times it might be ‘just’ the warm sun on my face.
These things all add up to a deeper appreciation
of this glorious Life I’ve been given . . .
I never ‘just’ have a day anymore;
I am participating
in magical, amazing moments of one kind or another
every single day. . .
even the ones that offer more pain than pleasure. ♥
Thirty years! I honor your persistence and faith, Sparrow. It’s inspiring to hear you’ve been at it that long and how much the practice has taken root.
I was putting up an electric cross fence to partition a pasture today. The sky put on quite a show. Even had a rain delay for 45 minutes. The sun shined, the aroma of rain and fallen leaves. Helped putting up a temporary fence a “magical” labor. Thank you dear Sparrow.
At this point he is trying to sink his ship subconsciously, but I the Captain don’t want to necessarily drown for no good reason without a good party before…tricks of the psyche he uses to destroy himself while hurting people…gratitude practice sounds required for him
I hope you find a great sponsor and follow the 12 steps. I have been to a few AA meetings with my daughter and have
heard many sinking ship stories including my daughters. Hoping you will stay afloat. 🙏
It has guided me in many situations and as it has unfolded, the way of being together with kindred people has become much more joyful, relaxed and I am even more deeply caring for their well-being when needed or reuired, which i feel is a gift to be allowed to. It results in good results often and brings happiness to the ones concerned.
Practicing grateful living has centered me, broadened my perspectives, and enriched my life experiences in both good times and bad. I am grateful for gratefulness.org.
Living gratefully is a stabilizer…it provides emotional balance…or as they say, “keeps the eye on the prize.” As reflected in today’s quote from Pema Chodron, it gifts us with a healthy perspective on life and a foundational compassion for ourselves and others.
” Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
Charlie, I see where you’re going. It’s easier to develop habits when things are going well and when our mind is fresh. When the going gets tough, we have the memory stored in our minds accumulated to fall on.
Being grateful has become a constant in my life. I choose to live each day regardless of what the day presents, from a place of gratitude.
Having an attitude of gratitude reminds me how blessed I am.
Namaste.
🕊️♥️
I can enjoy and appreciate good times more deeply, really savor them. In challenging times, I can slow down and appreciate what I have, and look again and again to what is working.
Living gratefully reminds me that I am blessed, both in good and bad moments. When I’m in good times, I try not to forget those who are still suffering, and I remind myself not to get carried away by my blessings. When I’m in difficult times, I remember that I’m not alone; there are people out there going through even tougher challenges than I can imagine. To me, living gratefully means living in balance.
Living gratefully has helped me understand who I am and adapt within my foundation. I’ve talked about playing chest while others play checkers. My adaptive style helps me play checkers too. Overthinking is the last thing we need. Often times, the best move is the one in front of us. This reminds me of Charlie’s comment a week ago about the Chicago Bull’s triangle offense on how fluid it is.
Because my name is Loc, I have my own brand. It’s “Loc down.” The foundation is different from the triangle. I picture it being old-school physical grind-out ball that relies on tenacious defense like the bad boys Pistons. “Loc Down” incorperates plenty of offense too, because good offense beats great defense, and offense is the best defense. Ultimately, I picture “Loc Down” being a blend of the Bad Boys Pistons, the triangle, and Warriors fluid ball-movement system all blend into one with the Bad Boys Pistons foundation.
Welcome to the NBA season. I saw the Knicks Cavs and Wolves Blazers game yesterday. Knicks beat Cavs 119-111 and Wolves beat Blazers 118-114. Both games featured a lot of the “Loc Down” principles. There was plenty of physical defense to be found along with the paste being fast with plenty of fastbreaks, ball-movement, and 3-pt shooting. So far, the season is off to a great start. Early games I’ve seen have been competitive. This reminds me of the “You reap what you soul” saying.
Seeing the games more competitive and incorperating many “Loc Down” principles is a way of god showing me that he loves me and rewarding me for putting in the effort to work on my integrity. Following the NBA more is one way I can return the favor for him. I have many similarities to Steph Curry.
Steph Curry and I are religious. Embracing the Warriors fluid ball-movement helps me relate to him. Above all, authenticity is the biggest similarity I share with the Bad Boys Pistons, 90s Bulls, and the modern-day Warriors.
Ultimately, living gratefully helps me become authentic. This is the main source that guides me through the good, bad, and evil times.
Johann, I find that living gratefully offers a group hug. I think I can sincerely say, “We are all glad that you are here.” Blessings always and all ways.
The practice keeps me grounded, and when I am grounded, I am better guided to take my next steps on this journey that is my life. Living gratefully helps me make better decisions and learn from the lessons placed before me, both the good and the bad.
Sunnypatti, having patience helps a lot. That was my childhood strength, and I’m showing signs of returning to that in recent years. It’s what helps me thrive in the piano field for over 25 years too. As far as chest and checkers go, staying grounded and making better decisions require more chest.
I see choices and decisions are different. As a little boy, I’ve heard grown ups say “Make good choices.” I think of them as short-term, small, everyday things. Choices go with checkers. The older I become, I hear the word “Decision” more. Decisions are more long-term and affects our environment and even the world. Decisions require playing chest.
Living gratefully has been a daily choice for me. The choice is always there, through both good times and bad. I feel being grateful is very grounding.
Bad times along with the desire for better times is what led me to living gratefully. You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make him/her drink. I have drank fully from the well of gratitude. Peace and love.
Joseph, this reminds me of how I’ve talked about caring for others with technique. We can provide the blueprint and lead them to resources. Ultimately, they must want them too. It’s “You help you.”
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It has helped me stay focused and hopeful in good and bad times. It was not an easy street in my dark days. I hid from my family and friends just wanted to be alone. However after coming here every day especially in the beginning of my very dark tunnel I began to see the light!
The light is refreshing, isn’t it Robin Ann.
Yes for sure, Amen to that!!
When I started keeping a gratitude journal,
I was very depressed.
Some days
I’d sit at my kitchen table for an hour
or an hour and a half
trying to come up with five things to be grateful for.
But if I dug deep,
dug really deep,
I could always manage to pull up five things.
I’ve been doing it now for over thirty five years,
through all of the ups and downs that come with Life.
It’s not as difficult now
to come up with five things,
even on ‘bad’ days . . .
in some form or another
I am now able to be grateful for something
every day.
Sometimes it’s ‘just’ a smile,
sometimes it’s ‘just’ the air that I breathe,
water coming out of my faucets,
hot coffee . . .
and other times it might be ‘just’ the warm sun on my face.
These things all add up to a deeper appreciation
of this glorious Life I’ve been given . . .
I never ‘just’ have a day anymore;
I am participating
in magical, amazing moments of one kind or another
every single day. . .
even the ones that offer more pain than pleasure. ♥
Thirty years! I honor your persistence and faith, Sparrow. It’s inspiring to hear you’ve been at it that long and how much the practice has taken root.
I did it,
dear Drea,
because I was determined.
Nothing else had worked to lift my depression,
and by golly by gosh
it worked. 🙂
I was putting up an electric cross fence to partition a pasture today. The sky put on quite a show. Even had a rain delay for 45 minutes. The sun shined, the aroma of rain and fallen leaves. Helped putting up a temporary fence a “magical” labor. Thank you dear Sparrow.
So it wasn’t ‘just’ another day,
dear Joseph . . .
that magical,
amazing sky. ♥
Never has
Total failure
Complete wreck
At this point he is trying to sink his ship subconsciously, but I the Captain don’t want to necessarily drown for no good reason without a good party before…tricks of the psyche he uses to destroy himself while hurting people…gratitude practice sounds required for him
I think it is,
dear Johann . . . ♥
I hope you find a great sponsor and follow the 12 steps. I have been to a few AA meetings with my daughter and have
heard many sinking ship stories including my daughters. Hoping you will stay afloat. 🙏
It has guided me in many situations and as it has unfolded, the way of being together with kindred people has become much more joyful, relaxed and I am even more deeply caring for their well-being when needed or reuired, which i feel is a gift to be allowed to. It results in good results often and brings happiness to the ones concerned.
Practicing grateful living has centered me, broadened my perspectives, and enriched my life experiences in both good times and bad. I am grateful for gratefulness.org.
Living gratefully is a stabilizer…it provides emotional balance…or as they say, “keeps the eye on the prize.” As reflected in today’s quote from Pema Chodron, it gifts us with a healthy perspective on life and a foundational compassion for ourselves and others.
” Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
What I’m learning, is that I do my practices during the good times, so I can utilize them during the bad times. With the goal of being more resilient.
Charlie, I see where you’re going. It’s easier to develop habits when things are going well and when our mind is fresh. When the going gets tough, we have the memory stored in our minds accumulated to fall on.
Being grateful has become a constant in my life. I choose to live each day regardless of what the day presents, from a place of gratitude.
Having an attitude of gratitude reminds me how blessed I am.
Namaste.
🕊️♥️
I can enjoy and appreciate good times more deeply, really savor them. In challenging times, I can slow down and appreciate what I have, and look again and again to what is working.
Living gratefully reminds me that I am blessed, both in good and bad moments. When I’m in good times, I try not to forget those who are still suffering, and I remind myself not to get carried away by my blessings. When I’m in difficult times, I remember that I’m not alone; there are people out there going through even tougher challenges than I can imagine. To me, living gratefully means living in balance.
My Ngoc, balance and consistency align very well. It’s also why we’re cut from the same cloth.
Living gratefully has helped me understand who I am and adapt within my foundation. I’ve talked about playing chest while others play checkers. My adaptive style helps me play checkers too. Overthinking is the last thing we need. Often times, the best move is the one in front of us. This reminds me of Charlie’s comment a week ago about the Chicago Bull’s triangle offense on how fluid it is.
Because my name is Loc, I have my own brand. It’s “Loc down.” The foundation is different from the triangle. I picture it being old-school physical grind-out ball that relies on tenacious defense like the bad boys Pistons. “Loc Down” incorperates plenty of offense too, because good offense beats great defense, and offense is the best defense. Ultimately, I picture “Loc Down” being a blend of the Bad Boys Pistons, the triangle, and Warriors fluid ball-movement system all blend into one with the Bad Boys Pistons foundation.
Welcome to the NBA season. I saw the Knicks Cavs and Wolves Blazers game yesterday. Knicks beat Cavs 119-111 and Wolves beat Blazers 118-114. Both games featured a lot of the “Loc Down” principles. There was plenty of physical defense to be found along with the paste being fast with plenty of fastbreaks, ball-movement, and 3-pt shooting. So far, the season is off to a great start. Early games I’ve seen have been competitive. This reminds me of the “You reap what you soul” saying.
Seeing the games more competitive and incorperating many “Loc Down” principles is a way of god showing me that he loves me and rewarding me for putting in the effort to work on my integrity. Following the NBA more is one way I can return the favor for him. I have many similarities to Steph Curry.
Steph Curry and I are religious. Embracing the Warriors fluid ball-movement helps me relate to him. Above all, authenticity is the biggest similarity I share with the Bad Boys Pistons, 90s Bulls, and the modern-day Warriors.
Ultimately, living gratefully helps me become authentic. This is the main source that guides me through the good, bad, and evil times.
Right now I feel the demon clawing inside trying to find a way to harness power outside of Buddhist methods.
The resentment present with it makes me want to practice gratitude I am sick of its’ trick.
Yes,
dear Johann . . .
as Carol Ann said,
“We are all glad that you are here.”
Give yourself a chance
and keep coming back. ♥
Johann, I find that living gratefully offers a group hug. I think I can sincerely say, “We are all glad that you are here.” Blessings always and all ways.
The practice keeps me grounded, and when I am grounded, I am better guided to take my next steps on this journey that is my life. Living gratefully helps me make better decisions and learn from the lessons placed before me, both the good and the bad.
Sunnypatti, having patience helps a lot. That was my childhood strength, and I’m showing signs of returning to that in recent years. It’s what helps me thrive in the piano field for over 25 years too. As far as chest and checkers go, staying grounded and making better decisions require more chest.
I see choices and decisions are different. As a little boy, I’ve heard grown ups say “Make good choices.” I think of them as short-term, small, everyday things. Choices go with checkers. The older I become, I hear the word “Decision” more. Decisions are more long-term and affects our environment and even the world. Decisions require playing chest.
Living gratefully has been a daily choice for me. The choice is always there, through both good times and bad. I feel being grateful is very grounding.
Bad times along with the desire for better times is what led me to living gratefully. You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make him/her drink. I have drank fully from the well of gratitude. Peace and love.
Gratitude…the BEST drink ever!
Joseph, this reminds me of how I’ve talked about caring for others with technique. We can provide the blueprint and lead them to resources. Ultimately, they must want them too. It’s “You help you.”