My daughter’s January Insurance plan because of the “Obamacare debacle” is horrendous. She has had many providers extend discounts on co-pays thank goodness. Her February plan will be much better if not better then 2025 plan! Thank the Lord! Not something I wished on her getting out of the hospital not long ago. Thank goodness for compassionate providers!!
I’m glad her plan will work out. We were able to reapply and secure a plan with the same company we’ve been with for $30 more per month ($139). Much better than the $1500/mo it looked to be changing to. The out of pocket and deductible are horrible, but we’ll take what we can get at this point. It includes dental and vision, and the vision part especially was important to me! I wish the government would get out of insurance. The whole thing needs to be overhauled and changed to true healthcare rather than a money-making business. I’ll step off of the soap box now 😆
Today, I am grateful for life. Life has been challenging, and it has been difficult to rest and relax. I have been to hell and back. The simple gifts of time to breath, smell, taste, feel, touch, speak, write, hear grounded me on solid ground and allow me to be grateful for hell teaching me about perseverance and to let go to reach the other side. Thanks be to God as I could not have reach this side without assistance. ‘Thankfulness brings you to the place where the Beloved lives.’ Rumi
For me,
today,
the gift of resilience.
After a very uneasy day yesterday,
followed by an horrendous night,
I thought I might have to go to the ER this morning.
I haven’t been sick for at least three years,
so didn’t know what to think about it,
but thanks to the gift of resilience,
I’m beginning to feel a little better,
and pretty sure it’s not my time yet
to leave the planet. 🙂
Yes,
thank you,
dear Robin Ann . . .
I am starting to feel
like I belong in the land of the living . . .
not used to being sick
after such a long stretch of wellness. ♥
I am grateful for the simple human kindness I received as I was trying to get a ring sized at the mall. I asked in a small smoothie shop if I could have a cup of water. The guy gave it to me and asked if I wanted ice. I asked if I could sit in the shop and he was okay with that.
Mary, Many years ago I was at the allergist’s office waiting in an examining room and the patient in the room next to me had severe asthma and was struggling to breath. It was heartbreaking to listen to that struggle for something I just took for granted. The very breath of life is not a gift that everyone has. Some struggle so.
This new day. A roof over my head. Heat.
Sunlight. Clean water. Coffee & toast.
Music. Quiet time for meditation, reflection.
My breath.
This sanctuary. Thank you to All here & those behind the scenes. 🙏🏻 Blessings……♥️✨
🕊️♥️
Clean water, a warm home, warm miso soup and tea, inspirational mystics/spiritual writers, people around the world who work courageously to alleviate suffering and inspire me, warm fuzzy pajamas, the bird bath in our yard that plugs in so the water doesn’t freeze, connections with my husband, friends, family, and Mother Earth.
Elizabeth! I have not seen you here for quite a while. I have been wondering if you were okay or if you were just busy. Or perhaps you posted on a day when I didn’t. Anyway, so good to see you here! I have missed you! ♥️ Mary
Thank you for your kind words, Mary! I have been getting involved with learning the practices of the Plum Village tradition of Buddhism, so I haven’t been spending as much time here. But all of you are very dear to my hearts, and I still do plan to come to this Daily Question page from time to time. I think that the gratefulness practice is a really good complement to the Engaged Buddhism practices. I hope that all is well with you ♥️
As soon as I think of something that is “simple” that I am grateful for, I am faced with the complexity of even the simplest things. But, as I sit here, I am grateful for so much. I am grateful for the dawn of this new day, the health of myself and my loved ones, a house with heat, a strong cup of coffee, the time to sit here and ponder, and so much more.
This morning I am thankful for my puppy Coco, although she’s being very needy this morning, wanting lots of attention. Hard to get your devos done and have quiet time when she wants to lick and play. But I’m thankful for her, nevertheless. She keeps me happy, spirited and up and moving. She is a gift.
She most certainly is,
dear Katrina . . .
I am grateful every day,
even through the pesky,
needy,
demanding moments
with my beloved, but aging
Sophie.
I savor it all . . .
she won’t be with me forever;
animals are special gifts to us. ♥
these reflections are making me miss Nanette – she was such an animal lover too. I wonder what happened, did she die, have another heart attack … ugh .. can’t even look up an obit.
She sounds like a joyful loving animal who’s all about having fun. 🥰
I have a cat named Coco. She and her brother Bert were the cutest kittens.
Good memories. They are still very cute, but kittens and puppies, so much fun!
“If you don’t go to the well, you cannot draw water. You must make yourself present and available to receive the living water God so freely gives. You must go to the well!” —Barbara Harris, Parting Words
and
“Thankfulness brings you to the place where the Beloved lives.” Rumi
I’m grateful for these two quotes. The first quote reminds me that I must be present, I must be open, I must be willing to trust Life. And the second says I must trust myself and go to my inner well with gratitude and thankfulness to understand that the Beloved has always been there deep within but I have to let go and let BE. As Henri Nouwen preached, “We are the Beloved.”
Richard Rohr’s meditation today explains this through the eyes of the Christian myth but the message is universal. Gratefulness is changing me and I have no doubt it is changing you, too. https://cac.org/daily-meditations/a-thirst-for-the-good-news/
Carol, I appreciate the quote from Barbara Harris. I am giving myself a “Nourishing Day” today, and the quote goes perfectly with my intent for today ♥️
I’m grateful to return home to MN. It’s the place I can fully be myself. I’ve always been a cold climate guy. Traveling isn’t my basic desire. If it happens, it happens. Staying home with some fun local places is my preference.
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My daughter’s January Insurance plan because of the “Obamacare debacle” is horrendous. She has had many providers extend discounts on co-pays thank goodness. Her February plan will be much better if not better then 2025 plan! Thank the Lord! Not something I wished on her getting out of the hospital not long ago. Thank goodness for compassionate providers!!
I’m glad her plan will work out. We were able to reapply and secure a plan with the same company we’ve been with for $30 more per month ($139). Much better than the $1500/mo it looked to be changing to. The out of pocket and deductible are horrible, but we’ll take what we can get at this point. It includes dental and vision, and the vision part especially was important to me! I wish the government would get out of insurance. The whole thing needs to be overhauled and changed to true healthcare rather than a money-making business. I’ll step off of the soap box now 😆
I saw that congress voted for Obamacare for next 3 yrs but no doubt it needs more signatures but at least it is in the works!
Today, I am grateful for life. Life has been challenging, and it has been difficult to rest and relax. I have been to hell and back. The simple gifts of time to breath, smell, taste, feel, touch, speak, write, hear grounded me on solid ground and allow me to be grateful for hell teaching me about perseverance and to let go to reach the other side. Thanks be to God as I could not have reach this side without assistance. ‘Thankfulness brings you to the place where the Beloved lives.’ Rumi
Resilience is a beautiful gift. Continue on a healing path.
For me,
today,
the gift of resilience.
After a very uneasy day yesterday,
followed by an horrendous night,
I thought I might have to go to the ER this morning.
I haven’t been sick for at least three years,
so didn’t know what to think about it,
but thanks to the gift of resilience,
I’m beginning to feel a little better,
and pretty sure it’s not my time yet
to leave the planet. 🙂
Dear Sparrow, hope you are feeling much better today. Sending you prayers for strength & healing. Take care. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Thank you,
dear PKR,
for your care and concern.
It makes a difference. ♥
I answer in the wrong spot. Whoops. I am glad you found that path of resilience. I send you healing energy.
🙂 . . .
Thank you,
dear Yram. ♥
I hope you feel better Sparrow. 🤗
Thank you,
dear Michele,
for taking the time . . .
soon,
I think.
The coughing is over. ♥
Hope you are continuing to feel better 💛
I’m just starting to
this evening,
dear SunnyPatti . . .
Thank you. ♥
Sparrow, Hope today (Saturday) finds you fit as a fiddle!
. . . not exactly fit as a fiddle,
dear Carol Ann,
but well enough to laugh at your post
through sore ribs . . . 🙂
That is a good thing to read dear Sparrow.
You never fail to bring a smile to my face,
dear Joseph.
Yes,
I am much better tonight. 🙂
So glad to hear that you are starting to feel better, Sparrow! Sending love ♥️
Thank you,
dear Elizabeth . . .
everything counts. ♥
Take it easy dear Sparrow- hope you are feeling better very soon!
Yes,
thank you,
dear Robin Ann . . .
I am starting to feel
like I belong in the land of the living . . .
not used to being sick
after such a long stretch of wellness. ♥
A sunny day in Minnesota, where I live. A hope that brightness, warmth, and kindness still exist among people… 🙏
I hope you live far away from the chaos there!
There is no place like Hope,
dear Ngoc. 🙂
My Ngoc, there’s no place like home.
I am grateful for the simple human kindness I received as I was trying to get a ring sized at the mall. I asked in a small smoothie shop if I could have a cup of water. The guy gave it to me and asked if I wanted ice. I asked if I could sit in the shop and he was okay with that.
The simple gift that I am thankful for is the ability to breathe easily. Of course that is no simple gift. I am grateful.
Happy Friday to all!
Mary, Many years ago I was at the allergist’s office waiting in an examining room and the patient in the room next to me had severe asthma and was struggling to breath. It was heartbreaking to listen to that struggle for something I just took for granted. The very breath of life is not a gift that everyone has. Some struggle so.
Ah, a simple and essential thing that is too easy to forget when healthy or in good air. Thank you Mary and happy Friday to you too!
This new day. A roof over my head. Heat.
Sunlight. Clean water. Coffee & toast.
Music. Quiet time for meditation, reflection.
My breath.
This sanctuary. Thank you to All here & those behind the scenes. 🙏🏻 Blessings……♥️✨
🕊️♥️
Breathe. ♥️
Clean water, a warm home, warm miso soup and tea, inspirational mystics/spiritual writers, people around the world who work courageously to alleviate suffering and inspire me, warm fuzzy pajamas, the bird bath in our yard that plugs in so the water doesn’t freeze, connections with my husband, friends, family, and Mother Earth.
Elizabeth! I have not seen you here for quite a while. I have been wondering if you were okay or if you were just busy. Or perhaps you posted on a day when I didn’t. Anyway, so good to see you here! I have missed you! ♥️ Mary
Thank you for your kind words, Mary! I have been getting involved with learning the practices of the Plum Village tradition of Buddhism, so I haven’t been spending as much time here. But all of you are very dear to my hearts, and I still do plan to come to this Daily Question page from time to time. I think that the gratefulness practice is a really good complement to the Engaged Buddhism practices. I hope that all is well with you ♥️
As soon as I think of something that is “simple” that I am grateful for, I am faced with the complexity of even the simplest things. But, as I sit here, I am grateful for so much. I am grateful for the dawn of this new day, the health of myself and my loved ones, a house with heat, a strong cup of coffee, the time to sit here and ponder, and so much more.
Charlie T – time to sit is amazing. That’s a huge luxury and a blessing. Thank you and enjoy .
I am just grateful. Naming would exclude. So for me I am grateful for it all.
Dear Yram, I too am grateful for it all. ♥️
Have a blessed day. 🙏🏻
Coffee. Snow. Warm, cozy bed and home. Had the surgery and can sort of type, though it’s painful and clumsy. Grateful I can rest today.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Drea. Microphone feature on phone is nice, no texting… not sure if you use computer or phone for this site.
Thanks Michele, I should try the mic.
I’m grateful you can rest, too, and hope you recover quickly 🙏🏼
Thank you Sunnypatti.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Drea
Thank you Robin Ann.
I am pleased,
dear Drea,
that your surgery went well,
and that you have at least a little mobility in your hand . . .
just don’t over do. ♥
Thank you Sparrow, I’ll try!
Drea I hope you heal well. Enjoy the cozy bed .
Thank you dear Antoinette.
I am grateful that you can rest, too. Thank you for the update on your hand. Sending much love to you, Drea. ♥️ Mary
Thank you so much Mary. Much love to you too.
Drea, I’m a snow lover, so I’m with you totally on that.
I’ve missed the snow. It is such a vital part of life in the North. A gift for us.
Drea, we still got a few more months to go. Still more than plenty of time.
This morning I am thankful for my puppy Coco, although she’s being very needy this morning, wanting lots of attention. Hard to get your devos done and have quiet time when she wants to lick and play. But I’m thankful for her, nevertheless. She keeps me happy, spirited and up and moving. She is a gift.
She most certainly is,
dear Katrina . . .
I am grateful every day,
even through the pesky,
needy,
demanding moments
with my beloved, but aging
Sophie.
I savor it all . . .
she won’t be with me forever;
animals are special gifts to us. ♥
these reflections are making me miss Nanette – she was such an animal lover too. I wonder what happened, did she die, have another heart attack … ugh .. can’t even look up an obit.
She sounds like a joyful loving animal who’s all about having fun. 🥰
I have a cat named Coco. She and her brother Bert were the cutest kittens.
Good memories. They are still very cute, but kittens and puppies, so much fun!
“If you don’t go to the well, you cannot draw water. You must make yourself present and available to receive the living water God so freely gives. You must go to the well!” —Barbara Harris, Parting Words
and
“Thankfulness brings you to the place where the Beloved lives.” Rumi
I’m grateful for these two quotes. The first quote reminds me that I must be present, I must be open, I must be willing to trust Life. And the second says I must trust myself and go to my inner well with gratitude and thankfulness to understand that the Beloved has always been there deep within but I have to let go and let BE. As Henri Nouwen preached, “We are the Beloved.”
Richard Rohr’s meditation today explains this through the eyes of the Christian myth but the message is universal. Gratefulness is changing me and I have no doubt it is changing you, too.
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/a-thirst-for-the-good-news/
A good and urgent reminder to make ourselves available to divine help. Thank you Carol Ann.
Carol, I appreciate the quote from Barbara Harris. I am giving myself a “Nourishing Day” today, and the quote goes perfectly with my intent for today ♥️
I’m grateful to return home to MN. It’s the place I can fully be myself. I’ve always been a cold climate guy. Traveling isn’t my basic desire. If it happens, it happens. Staying home with some fun local places is my preference.