A few very special friends have been at right place right time. For those at a distance, I’ve sent them cards, my local buddies get card & we share a meal. Happy weekend all! 🍁☮️
So many beautiful people have guided me through dark days and I have always done my best to show appreciation for them. Some I have never met. A book they wrote, a TED talk they have given, etc. All have given me hope. Some time to express my gratitude, I have just payed it forward. I have done my best to do for someone else what was done for me.
As mentioned already below, what PKR wrote is what is in my heart, too. What I would like to add is that you all here and the ones who shared here but are absent from this forum have very much supported me in rekindling my inner light. Thank You dearly for all your contributions. I can express my gratitude through passing onward what I had the luck and grace to receive. May you all be well and happy, dear friends.
There have been many people who have guided me thru dark days, family & friends.
I do feel tho, that I myself have had the will & discipline to guide myself thru the darkness. I made a conscious choice to release the darkness. I was guided and assisted by the Divine & many wise ones who have gone before me.
I am guided each day by a higher power, the Universe, to keep on truckin toward the light.
May All here stay in the Light. ✨
🕊️♥️
Drea, it’s one thing we have in common for sure. Spousal support goes a long ways. The more I’ve been married, I’m seeing more of the benefits. Going to bed happy is huge, because we see the person 24/7 both inside and outside. Ngoc and I are very fortunate to have that.
YRAM, for me, the wind is always a reminder of the breath. It’s the planet breathing. Some days it has to breath harder than others! Our mothers breath for us until we are born. So, the breath is the first thing we experience on our own when we are born and will be the last thing we let go of when we pass on.
Yram, I go out walking at the park close to my house everyday during the late spring and summer months to early fall, so I’m all too familiar with that feeling.
My dark days are well behind me. Ngoc is the one who picked me up, because she allows me to be myself. It’s the one place where I don’t have to take on GM duties. It lightens up the load a lot. Expressing grattitude is easy. Stay the course. Keep being affectionate and an active listener.
There’s so many people that I can think of who’ve helped me out during my time of need. But I also want to acknowledge myself. During moments of despair, I still took the time to take care of myself. I picked myself up after collapsing on the floor from crying. I washed my body after neglecting to do so for days. I created rituals and routines to help me cultivate a sense of hope. I reached out to others for help. And for that, I am forever grateful 🧡
Jenifer, my life has taught me that everything is relational and the relationship we build with ourself is the most important relationship to our well being.
Good job, Jennifer. The only ones who can help ourselves the best when all said and done are us. Self love is important. We can’t love anyone if we can’t love ourselves. One cannot pour from an empty cup. We must take care of ourselves before serving others. It’s just like with tightening up our own oxygen masks before assisting others on the airplane.
This site and the lovely people who participate and share, help keep my light of positivity shining.
This routine has help me tremendously. And thank you, thank you, thank you, to all that come here every day and to those at Grateful Living, that keep this beacon shining. 🙏
I second your reply,
dear Charlie . . .
I have no real spiritual community in my world.
This is the only place
where I find spiritual support,
caring,
and love . . . ♥
During the dark days, my positive self-talk rekindled my inner light, helping me become more insightful and encouraging me to seek support from others. 💐
My Ngoc, positive self-talk goes a long ways. It’s just like for me with outsmarting others no matter what they say or try to do, especially steering me in their direction even out of goodwill. It’s also led me to “Loc Down” brand.
Friends have rekindled the light. My mom has and so has my husband. God has as well.
I have also rekindled my light, doing the work to keep it sparked despite what was happening in my world. It shines much brighter these days.
Our inner light has been the topic of the week in my yoga classes, and I shared this quote by Thich Nhat Hahn at the end of our practices –
“Inside us, there is a lamp of mindfulness. We can light it at any time – with our breath, our steps, and a peaceful smile. When this lamp is lit, darkness disappears. Our practice is to keep it shining.”
☀️
Sunnypatti, I saw the verse of the day on the Bible App this morning. As Jesus answered “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” John 14; 6; NIV
More of a what than a who. The inner intelligence that all life contains. The chispa. The spark. The will to live. The survival instinct. It has many names, philosophies, but it is undeniable. I express my gratitude with peace, love and kindness. Namaste.
Christina, I’ve found for myself that the gratefulness practice seeps in slowly, over time and with consistency. Glad you’re here and love to you, too.
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A few very special friends have been at right place right time. For those at a distance, I’ve sent them cards, my local buddies get card & we share a meal. Happy weekend all! 🍁☮️
Many people have helped me along the way and it’s all due to the universe which is completely perfect. Thank you all for being here ! Hugs !
I hug you back Antoinette.
Antoinette, it goes to show the value of community and how we’re not programmed to go alone.
So many beautiful people have guided me through dark days and I have always done my best to show appreciation for them. Some I have never met. A book they wrote, a TED talk they have given, etc. All have given me hope. Some time to express my gratitude, I have just payed it forward. I have done my best to do for someone else what was done for me.
That’s a perfect way to say ‘thank you’,
dear Carol Ann. ♥
As mentioned already below, what PKR wrote is what is in my heart, too. What I would like to add is that you all here and the ones who shared here but are absent from this forum have very much supported me in rekindling my inner light. Thank You dearly for all your contributions. I can express my gratitude through passing onward what I had the luck and grace to receive. May you all be well and happy, dear friends.
🙏🏻♥️✨
Namaste,
dear Ose . . . ♥
There have been many people who have guided me thru dark days, family & friends.
I do feel tho, that I myself have had the will & discipline to guide myself thru the darkness. I made a conscious choice to release the darkness. I was guided and assisted by the Divine & many wise ones who have gone before me.
I am guided each day by a higher power, the Universe, to keep on truckin toward the light.
May All here stay in the Light. ✨
🕊️♥️
Yes PKR “keep on truckin” ❤️🌱
♥
Thank you dear PKR, I can only second your kind and warm-hearted reply.
PKR, a close friend of mine from college, Angela, told me that self-discipline is the greatest form of self-love. You embodied that with your answer.
My husband. His patience, equanimity, and love have eased me through dark times. I can show my gratitude by helping him now, during his dark times.
What goes around
comes around,
dear Drea . . .
you will both be nourished and strengthened by this . . . ♥
Thank you Sparrow.
Drea, it’s one thing we have in common for sure. Spousal support goes a long ways. The more I’ve been married, I’m seeing more of the benefits. Going to bed happy is huge, because we see the person 24/7 both inside and outside. Ngoc and I are very fortunate to have that.
Spousal support really does go a long way, Loc. Blessings to you and Ngoc.
There are many “who” but nature is always there in one form or another. The trees, clouds, sun, rain, wind, etc help me be replenished.
Indeed our home earth replenishes. Thank you Yram.
YRAM, for me, the wind is always a reminder of the breath. It’s the planet breathing. Some days it has to breath harder than others! Our mothers breath for us until we are born. So, the breath is the first thing we experience on our own when we are born and will be the last thing we let go of when we pass on.
Thank you, Carol your reflection resonates with me as it makes me think of my mom who always loved the wind
Yram, I go out walking at the park close to my house everyday during the late spring and summer months to early fall, so I’m all too familiar with that feeling.
I like thinking of the wind and rain as replenishing. I’m going to pay attention to how they replenish. Thanks for the inspiration, Yram.
My dark days are well behind me. Ngoc is the one who picked me up, because she allows me to be myself. It’s the one place where I don’t have to take on GM duties. It lightens up the load a lot. Expressing grattitude is easy. Stay the course. Keep being affectionate and an active listener.
LOC, A husband who is an active listener is a gift.
Thanks Carol Ann, it sure is. Husbands like that don’t grow on trees. Men are known to have more dominant personalities by default.
There’s so many people that I can think of who’ve helped me out during my time of need. But I also want to acknowledge myself. During moments of despair, I still took the time to take care of myself. I picked myself up after collapsing on the floor from crying. I washed my body after neglecting to do so for days. I created rituals and routines to help me cultivate a sense of hope. I reached out to others for help. And for that, I am forever grateful 🧡
Jenifer, my life has taught me that everything is relational and the relationship we build with ourself is the most important relationship to our well being.
Good job, Jennifer. The only ones who can help ourselves the best when all said and done are us. Self love is important. We can’t love anyone if we can’t love ourselves. One cannot pour from an empty cup. We must take care of ourselves before serving others. It’s just like with tightening up our own oxygen masks before assisting others on the airplane.
Love this. Thank you for sharing.
This site and the lovely people who participate and share, help keep my light of positivity shining.
This routine has help me tremendously. And thank you, thank you, thank you, to all that come here every day and to those at Grateful Living, that keep this beacon shining. 🙏
I second your reply,
dear Charlie . . .
I have no real spiritual community in my world.
This is the only place
where I find spiritual support,
caring,
and love . . . ♥
Ditto, dear Sparrow
Thank you too Charlie, I love reading your posts.
During the dark days, my positive self-talk rekindled my inner light, helping me become more insightful and encouraging me to seek support from others. 💐
My Ngoc, positive self-talk goes a long ways. It’s just like for me with outsmarting others no matter what they say or try to do, especially steering me in their direction even out of goodwill. It’s also led me to “Loc Down” brand.
Friends have rekindled the light. My mom has and so has my husband. God has as well.
I have also rekindled my light, doing the work to keep it sparked despite what was happening in my world. It shines much brighter these days.
Our inner light has been the topic of the week in my yoga classes, and I shared this quote by Thich Nhat Hahn at the end of our practices –
“Inside us, there is a lamp of mindfulness. We can light it at any time – with our breath, our steps, and a peaceful smile. When this lamp is lit, darkness disappears. Our practice is to keep it shining.”
☀️
Sunnypatti, I saw the verse of the day on the Bible App this morning. As Jesus answered “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” John 14; 6; NIV
Thank you Sunnypatti for Thich Nhat Hahn’s wise words. I am writing this one down! Keep on shining bright. ✨♥️
I’m in the dark days. They are here, hence my absence. Faith is bringing me through. My husband and children’s love bolster me. I’ve missed you all.
I am sorry you are having dark days and hope they will end soon for you dear Avril 🙏🌞
You have been on my mind a lot and I have noticed your absence Avril. Loving kindness to you and glad to see you back🧡
Welcome home Avril.
So good to see you are back, dear Avril! Welcome!
Avril, Love you and miss you.
I too,
have missed your wisdom and insights,
dear Avril.
May you come through these dark days
with a light that shines even brighter. ♥
Great to have you back, Avril. I look forward to seeing your answers.
Love & hugs to you Avril. ♥️🤗
Sending you love Avril.
We have missed you and the light you bring. You’re always welcome.
Holding you in loving, protective, compassionate hands. I was glad to see your name. Be gentle.
So nice to see your name here. Sending warm and positive energy your way. You were definitely missed.
Sending you lots of love your way Avril 🧡
We’re glad you’re here, Avril. Welcome back! 🌸
You have been missed. Sending you strength and light ✨
More of a what than a who. The inner intelligence that all life contains. The chispa. The spark. The will to live. The survival instinct. It has many names, philosophies, but it is undeniable. I express my gratitude with peace, love and kindness. Namaste.
Yes,
dear Joseph,
la chispa.
Gracias . . . ♥
Joseph, I love your answer about inner intelligence. It’s helped me outsmart others and adapt to my environment within my foundation.
Thank you for adding the word chispa to my Spanish vocabulary as I practice, trying to bring back my high school language studies.
This group, so grateful for it. I’m not where you are yet, but I hope to be. Love ❤️ to all.
You are right where you are supposed to be,
dear Christina . . . ♥
Christina, No performance needed here…we love you just the way you are. Keep coming back. Keep sharing.
Christina, I’ve found for myself that the gratefulness practice seeps in slowly, over time and with consistency. Glad you’re here and love to you, too.