Practicing gratefulness contributes to my overall well-being by making me feel grounded and thankful each morning when I participate on this site. I learn and am able to view different perspectives from everyone on here – thank you.
It feels much better than ingratitude or even feeling nothing, like blah this isn’t special (well I suppose that’s the mildest form of lack of gratitude).
My body is relaxed and mind can focus peacefully surely relaxing all my organs.
Finding out how to practice feels necessary because without it I turn into something that’s going to probably end up dying soon.
I unintentionally practiced an experiment with this–over the last few months, I allowed myself to neglect my daily gratefulness practice. Both of my parents were diagnosed with forms of dementia, and we moved to consolidate resources and help them stay in our family home. It was two moves; we condensed their space into the in-law suite, and the four of us moved upstairs. It has been a beautiful and stressful process. I kept my daily meditation; however, my mornings begin much earlier now– my daughter has to be woken at 5:40 am, and I couldn’t find the time to collect myself here at the computer. My stress levels increased noticeably. I feel that I have become more pessimistic. I am fully aware that gratefulness is the missing ingredient. So today, I take one small step to reclaim my perennial center and joy. It’s nice to be here.
Welcome back Avril. What a big life change. Im inspired by your decision to live in community – though I can imagine how challenging it must be. Consider reading Courtney Martin’s Substack. She’s an activist who writes about co-living with her parents as her Dad lives with dementia. It might offer YOU some support. Blessing you all♥️
My heart jumped when I scrolled and saw your name. I missed you but you were not forgotten.
Little steps will get you where you want to go. Be gentle with yourself.
I, too, am happy to see you again. I can only imagine how stressful this new chapter has been, but what a wonderful thing you and your family and have done for your parents. As the days pass, I hope you can find a little more time each day to take care of yourself the way that you want to. Sending blessings.
Welcome back, Avril. I’m glad to hear from you. It would be great to see how returning to the practice of gratefulness has helped you in the challenging moments!
WELCOME BACK AVRIL!!!! You have been missed! I am glad to your that both of your parents are able to stay with you. One day at a time – virtual hug to you.
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It allows me to see the positive, even in the darkest times.
Marnie Jackson, the positives are there. Our minds are often too cluttered to see them at the time.
Practicing gratefulness guides me to notice the good in the bad and the blessings in unexpected events in my life.
My Ngoc, it sure helps us with accepting whatever happens in life.
Practicing gratefulness contributes to my overall well-being by making me feel grounded and thankful each morning when I participate on this site. I learn and am able to view different perspectives from everyone on here – thank you.
It is so helpful. When I am on my game I do a sandwich. I post in the morning and reflect on the other responses at night.
It feels much better than ingratitude or even feeling nothing, like blah this isn’t special (well I suppose that’s the mildest form of lack of gratitude).
My body is relaxed and mind can focus peacefully surely relaxing all my organs.
Finding out how to practice feels necessary because without it I turn into something that’s going to probably end up dying soon.
Without gratitude,
dear Piggles,
life can seem empty and useless . . .
I’ve been there. ♥
I’m trying to understand your last statemnent and offer support. Are you ill?
I unintentionally practiced an experiment with this–over the last few months, I allowed myself to neglect my daily gratefulness practice. Both of my parents were diagnosed with forms of dementia, and we moved to consolidate resources and help them stay in our family home. It was two moves; we condensed their space into the in-law suite, and the four of us moved upstairs. It has been a beautiful and stressful process. I kept my daily meditation; however, my mornings begin much earlier now– my daughter has to be woken at 5:40 am, and I couldn’t find the time to collect myself here at the computer. My stress levels increased noticeably. I feel that I have become more pessimistic. I am fully aware that gratefulness is the missing ingredient. So today, I take one small step to reclaim my perennial center and joy. It’s nice to be here.
May you encounter peace today and each day you are gifted, dear Avril.
Thank you Joseph
Welcome back . . .
you have been missed,
dear Avril . . .♥
Welcome back Avril. What a big life change. Im inspired by your decision to live in community – though I can imagine how challenging it must be. Consider reading Courtney Martin’s Substack. She’s an activist who writes about co-living with her parents as her Dad lives with dementia. It might offer YOU some support. Blessing you all♥️
Welcome back, Avril. So good to “hear” your voice again.
It’s good to be “seen” and “heard”!
My heart jumped when I scrolled and saw your name. I missed you but you were not forgotten.
Little steps will get you where you want to go. Be gentle with yourself.
Thank you dear friend. I am feeling the love. I am being gently. I have to unlearn overwhelm and relearn my practice.
Avril, great to have you back.
Thank you!
I, too, am happy to see you again. I can only imagine how stressful this new chapter has been, but what a wonderful thing you and your family and have done for your parents. As the days pass, I hope you can find a little more time each day to take care of yourself the way that you want to. Sending blessings.
I realize I was feeling gulity about self-care. I also got infected with a little laziness.
Welcome back, Avril. I’m glad to hear from you. It would be great to see how returning to the practice of gratefulness has helped you in the challenging moments!
I’m definitely working on it.
WELCOME BACK AVRIL!!!! You have been missed! I am glad to your that both of your parents are able to stay with you. One day at a time – virtual hug to you.
Thank you Michele.
The constant stream of thoughts slows down. becomes compassionate. peaceful, content, calmer. Wants and expectations dissolve. Presence awakens and awareness begins.
“Presence awakens and awareness begins” – yes this
I too love this
Gratefulness helps to anchor me in the present moment and notice all the beautiful things happening around me and the gifts of life.