I am grateful for the relationship I have with my boss because I feel like I can go to her for anything and she will help me work through it. Being able to have that relationship with her is important to me because I haven’t been able to have that relationship with my bosses in the past, and it’s nice to feel supported at work.
I am grateful for my husband who supports me in everything and keeps me strong, for my son who is beautiful as he grows up, for my daughter who works so hard and is maturing daily. I am thankful for my brother, who loves it when I call him and for Johanna who has been my friend for almost 50 years and is willing to laugh and cry with me.
I am grateful for all relationships good or bad since they have helped shaped me into the person I am today😊 . Today, however I am most grateful for my relationship with the good Lord. My daughter is being challenged to step into her next journey with work. She completed her journey with her current Employer “Her 2nd Chance”. It is time for others to follow in her foot steps. She has succeeded in completing her one year. Lots of prayers have landed her 2 significant interviews this week in treatment centers. She has the perfect background for either role. Please send out to the universe positive thoughts and prayers for her, Thank you all
While all has lately transpired to make my life feel balanced,
I am trying to find space
to deepen my relationships to those who sustain me,
and by doing so,
deepening my relationship to my inner being,
which is not self,
but is the Divine that I live into,
for that is all that will be left in the end.
I seek the Divine in all relationships
for that is where the kernel of Truth resides . . .
all bubbling together in this cosmic stew
of flowers, trees,
people who love me
and people who don’t,
people I love,
and people I don’t,
stories, histories,
nightmares and dreams . . .
music that only I hear,
and music that fills the sky and every living heart . .
maybe like a witches brew,
purifying me,
smelting out the negative
and burning me to a higher awareness.
But now I think,
what would a world without darkness look like?
I think I would miss the darkness if it were gone.
I would miss the stars in the velvet night sky,
and the fireflies down in the garden,
and I’d miss its cloak around me as I sleep.
What would life look like without the negative?
They say we need the darkness to see the light . . .
what is the true balance of Nature?
Am I touching the edge of something sacred
or am I going down a rabbit hole? ♥
“deepening my relationship to my inner being,
which is not self,
but is the Divine that I live into,
for that is all that will be left in the end.
I seek the Divine in all relationships
for that is where the kernel of Truth resides . . .
all bubbling together in this cosmic stew
of flowers, trees
people who love me
and people who don’t,
people I love,
and people I don’t,,”
So poetically and beautifully said, Sparrow!
And your thoughts about darkness and light are interesting to think about. Sometimes I am bothered by how often darkness is somehow equated with “bad” and light with “good”. I think they are just different and each have their strong points. But I understand the imagery as well, because we can’t see in the dark, and once a light is lit, we can see. And it does seem that spiritual seekers from many traditions speak of “a bright light” as their experience of the Divine.
Hail is of the darkness of angry clouds, I believe. Must be the true balance of Nature. Taking its due before its time, now and then. Thank you, dear Sparrow.
I am deeply grateful to my sister-in-law for taking the lead on medical issues and appointments for my husband, her brother. I have been overwhelmed with my husband’s ongoing medical care and she lifts a heavy load for me.
She is a retired physician and without her I would be lost.
What an angel for you. I am glad you are accepting the help. Sometimes, as a care supporter, I think I can do it all. I am beginning to realize NO I can’t. I am strong but not that much.
I’m super grateful for the relationship with my wife. She came to me at just the right time. Kinda.
It felt like she saved me. Besides that relationship, I am grateful for any and all of my relationships.
I work at maintaining them. I am the one to stay in touch with most of my friends and family. It takes energy and I have to put aside the feeling that it’s one sided.
Good for you, Charlie T for putting forth the work in maintaining your relationships and being willing to put aside the feeling that it is one-sided. I am inspired to try to do the same.
I read others’ responses today before writing my own, and I so appreciate all of your insights: including the ability to be grateful for easy and challenging relationships, and that I also have a relationship with myself and with the divine, and that it is also possible to have relationships with non-human beings.
This question touches off a deep sadness in me. I am grateful for all of my relationships, but many of them are no longer as close as I wish them to be. For example, I love my brother, but we only interact during his once-a-year visits and when we call each other and send cards to each other on our birthdays and when we like each other’s Facebook posts.
On the positive side, directly as the result of a practice exercise for the Stop Look Go self-guided course, I reached out to a college friend who I had not heard from for a few years and asked if she would like to have a phone call. We had a wonderful, connecting phone call for over an hour.
“What relationships am I grateful for right now?”
right at this moment, very grateful to David who volunteered to take me to my medical appointment for my broken wrist–such a relief. And also for my neighbor’s sister who saw me watering plants the other night, and offered cheerfully to take me as well, even though she doesn’t really know me. Unexpected, so that makes me doubly grateful. And for the shopper in the grocery store who took down a bunch of bananas for me with a smile because she saw me in a sling.
And for my body that is still able to take me for walks during all this, and for my right hand that is rising to the occasion, taking over double duty willingly because the left arm can’t.
And for the song sparrow singing outside my kitchen window this morning.
I am grateful for all the interactions with all who have shaped my life so far. The last 2 days I have been immersed in nature. It has been a blessing and frightening. The rains and wind have been destructive in our area. The lives of many have been disruptived.
My sweetheart, who brings me the hot cup of coffee that accompanies me as I read poetry and visit this site, goes for walks holding hands with me, and gets excited when he spots a new bird at the feeder (a nuthatch yesterday).
My best friend in the town I live in now. Tonight after work I’ll go to her house for a visit, taking some blackberry sorbet I made last night.
My best friend in the town I used to live in. We hadn’t talked for a bit while she traveled with family and that never matters. We chatted Sunday, picking up with our conversations about what’s going on in our lives as if there’s been no break.
My younger sister, the sibling I’m closest to. We just had a long catch-up conversation Sunday and it was so good to talk with her.
My daughters. The older one is recovering from a tonsillectomy at age 34, which has meant two weeks off work (and lots of ice cream). The younger is in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband sending me pictures of ciclovía, which I hope to see someday–miles of city streets open for people to walk, bike, rollerskate, be together in community.
My whole work team of people who provide so much talent and energy.
The cousin I’m closest to (I have tons of cousins–big family). I send her occasional poems for her work as a grief educator and we had the chance to have dinner when I was in her town.
I am grateful for my relationship with my daughter, her husband, my dear cousin L…, my sister, “me, myself & I” & The Divine. ✨🙏🏻✨
Happy Blessed Tuesday All. 🕊️🩷
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I am grateful for the relationship I have with my boss because I feel like I can go to her for anything and she will help me work through it. Being able to have that relationship with her is important to me because I haven’t been able to have that relationship with my bosses in the past, and it’s nice to feel supported at work.
I am grateful for my husband who supports me in everything and keeps me strong, for my son who is beautiful as he grows up, for my daughter who works so hard and is maturing daily. I am thankful for my brother, who loves it when I call him and for Johanna who has been my friend for almost 50 years and is willing to laugh and cry with me.
I am grateful for all relationships good or bad since they have helped shaped me into the person I am today😊 . Today, however I am most grateful for my relationship with the good Lord. My daughter is being challenged to step into her next journey with work. She completed her journey with her current Employer “Her 2nd Chance”. It is time for others to follow in her foot steps. She has succeeded in completing her one year. Lots of prayers have landed her 2 significant interviews this week in treatment centers. She has the perfect background for either role. Please send out to the universe positive thoughts and prayers for her, Thank you all
Thank you all! It means a great deal to me 💕🙏
Sending loving energy and positive thoughts for your daughter, Robin Ann ♥️🙏
Robin Ann, prayers up for your daughter.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
She is on her way to the job that is right for her. All is well.✨♥️
May your daughter land the role where she will thrive and continue to help others.
Yes for sure
. . . sending all my best for your daughter,
dear Robin Ann . . . ♥
Positive thoughts and prayers for your daughter Robin Ann.
rooting and cheering for your daughter. all prayers. thank you.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to your daughter. ♥️
My positive thoughts are on the way, Robin Ann.
While all has lately transpired to make my life feel balanced,
I am trying to find space
to deepen my relationships to those who sustain me,
and by doing so,
deepening my relationship to my inner being,
which is not self,
but is the Divine that I live into,
for that is all that will be left in the end.
I seek the Divine in all relationships
for that is where the kernel of Truth resides . . .
all bubbling together in this cosmic stew
of flowers, trees,
people who love me
and people who don’t,
people I love,
and people I don’t,
stories, histories,
nightmares and dreams . . .
music that only I hear,
and music that fills the sky and every living heart . .
maybe like a witches brew,
purifying me,
smelting out the negative
and burning me to a higher awareness.
But now I think,
what would a world without darkness look like?
I think I would miss the darkness if it were gone.
I would miss the stars in the velvet night sky,
and the fireflies down in the garden,
and I’d miss its cloak around me as I sleep.
What would life look like without the negative?
They say we need the darkness to see the light . . .
what is the true balance of Nature?
Am I touching the edge of something sacred
or am I going down a rabbit hole? ♥
“deepening my relationship to my inner being,
which is not self,
but is the Divine that I live into,
for that is all that will be left in the end.
I seek the Divine in all relationships
for that is where the kernel of Truth resides . . .
all bubbling together in this cosmic stew
of flowers, trees
people who love me
and people who don’t,
people I love,
and people I don’t,,”
So poetically and beautifully said, Sparrow!
And your thoughts about darkness and light are interesting to think about. Sometimes I am bothered by how often darkness is somehow equated with “bad” and light with “good”. I think they are just different and each have their strong points. But I understand the imagery as well, because we can’t see in the dark, and once a light is lit, we can see. And it does seem that spiritual seekers from many traditions speak of “a bright light” as their experience of the Divine.
Hail is of the darkness of angry clouds, I believe. Must be the true balance of Nature. Taking its due before its time, now and then. Thank you, dear Sparrow.
Yes,
dear Joseph . . .
I think that might be true.
There will always need to be surprises. ♥
I’m grateful for my relationship with god/the universe . I don’t know what I would do without you. Thank you 🙏
I am deeply grateful to my sister-in-law for taking the lead on medical issues and appointments for my husband, her brother. I have been overwhelmed with my husband’s ongoing medical care and she lifts a heavy load for me.
She is a retired physician and without her I would be lost.
What an angel for you. I am glad you are accepting the help. Sometimes, as a care supporter, I think I can do it all. I am beginning to realize NO I can’t. I am strong but not that much.
I am grateful for you,
dear Linda,
that you have such a caring sister-in-law
that helps you with this heavy burden. ♥
What a Blessing for you Linda
I’m so glad to hear that she is taking the lead on this, Linda.
Sending love to you and your husband.
I am grateful for my relationships with my family, which include my dog and cat.
Gotta include the critters!
Me too,
dear Brian,
including my two cats. 🙂
Every single one, good and bad. Each has given me experiences that have grown and shaped me into who I am today.
So true!
They all have something to teach us,
dear Jenifer,
don’t they? ♥
I’m super grateful for the relationship with my wife. She came to me at just the right time. Kinda.
It felt like she saved me. Besides that relationship, I am grateful for any and all of my relationships.
I work at maintaining them. I am the one to stay in touch with most of my friends and family. It takes energy and I have to put aside the feeling that it’s one sided.
Good for you, Charlie T for putting forth the work in maintaining your relationships and being willing to put aside the feeling that it is one-sided. I am inspired to try to do the same.
I read others’ responses today before writing my own, and I so appreciate all of your insights: including the ability to be grateful for easy and challenging relationships, and that I also have a relationship with myself and with the divine, and that it is also possible to have relationships with non-human beings.
This question touches off a deep sadness in me. I am grateful for all of my relationships, but many of them are no longer as close as I wish them to be. For example, I love my brother, but we only interact during his once-a-year visits and when we call each other and send cards to each other on our birthdays and when we like each other’s Facebook posts.
On the positive side, directly as the result of a practice exercise for the Stop Look Go self-guided course, I reached out to a college friend who I had not heard from for a few years and asked if she would like to have a phone call. We had a wonderful, connecting phone call for over an hour.
“What relationships am I grateful for right now?”
right at this moment, very grateful to David who volunteered to take me to my medical appointment for my broken wrist–such a relief. And also for my neighbor’s sister who saw me watering plants the other night, and offered cheerfully to take me as well, even though she doesn’t really know me. Unexpected, so that makes me doubly grateful. And for the shopper in the grocery store who took down a bunch of bananas for me with a smile because she saw me in a sling.
And for my body that is still able to take me for walks during all this, and for my right hand that is rising to the occasion, taking over double duty willingly because the left arm can’t.
And for the song sparrow singing outside my kitchen window this morning.
Wishing you continued healing Maeve.
Beautiful!
I am grateful for all the interactions with all who have shaped my life so far. The last 2 days I have been immersed in nature. It has been a blessing and frightening. The rains and wind have been destructive in our area. The lives of many have been disruptived.
My sweetheart, who brings me the hot cup of coffee that accompanies me as I read poetry and visit this site, goes for walks holding hands with me, and gets excited when he spots a new bird at the feeder (a nuthatch yesterday).
My best friend in the town I live in now. Tonight after work I’ll go to her house for a visit, taking some blackberry sorbet I made last night.
My best friend in the town I used to live in. We hadn’t talked for a bit while she traveled with family and that never matters. We chatted Sunday, picking up with our conversations about what’s going on in our lives as if there’s been no break.
My younger sister, the sibling I’m closest to. We just had a long catch-up conversation Sunday and it was so good to talk with her.
My daughters. The older one is recovering from a tonsillectomy at age 34, which has meant two weeks off work (and lots of ice cream). The younger is in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband sending me pictures of ciclovía, which I hope to see someday–miles of city streets open for people to walk, bike, rollerskate, be together in community.
My whole work team of people who provide so much talent and energy.
The cousin I’m closest to (I have tons of cousins–big family). I send her occasional poems for her work as a grief educator and we had the chance to have dinner when I was in her town.
All of them. Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.
I am grateful for my relationship with my daughter, her husband, my dear cousin L…, my sister, “me, myself & I” & The Divine. ✨🙏🏻✨
Happy Blessed Tuesday All. 🕊️🩷
Our relationship with ourselves–thank you for mentioning this, PKR. Yes.