I just got back from a few days in the Berkshires in Mass. It was so peaceful and relaxing in a very rural area. We originally went out there to go cross country skiing but conditions were very icy. Instead we found so much natural beauty in water falls, a gorge and hiking a long river sides. We would have never seen these sites if we were cross country skiing. So today I thank the universe for such an awesome treat!
I can say thank you to this new day all day long by planting seeds of love, kindness & joy. I can be a ripple of love in our beautiful, tragic, troubled world. Appreciate the beauty, it is everywhere.
I can show up and do my best to be present in each moment. I can try to remember that I am truly blessed for my loving family and my amazing job, and to give thanks to those that help me each day.
I love the simplicity of this question. Today I can use what gifts I have in service of making my corner of the world a bit better. I’m fortunate that my profession lets me do that every day. I do stop to appreciate that consciously every so often and I celebrate that with my team in our staff meetings. We’re growing with the addition of new people and I’m building gratefulness and mindfulness into our group practices.
Creator please accept my Thank you for the many gifts I have this day. I lift the people of Syria and Turkey into your hands, those we’ve lost, the survivors, and tragedy outreach workers. I place into Your Care the war torn peoples of Ukraine & Russia- May peace come soon.
I’m reading Pema Chodron’s new book, “How You Live is How You Die.” It’s deepening my awareness of the the word, “impermanence.” It seems to me that all of my life, every experience, has been trying to tell me to “Let go and let BE.” The NOW is always gift. It is the precious present. Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield says, “What do you know for sure, anyway.” That I am NOW Here. Be kind. Be Aware. Offer every thought, every chore, every moment an act of thanksgiving.
I say thank you to God for this new day and thank him for my gift of health and life on this earth for another day. As I am volunteering now with a Community of Seniors; I see all types of infirmities and changes in people that I met a year ago. This community all live in RV’s, motor homes, travel trailers, and destination trailers….all people well over 55. I have been blessed with good health (I am 70)…of course I have a few things…high blood pressure…hugh cholesterol…BUT! I still am independent, can travel, and do things with my husband…take care of our house and our animals and try to help other people. We are truly Blessed…and what makes us different than some of the people we are helping. I don’t know…but I thank God for his gifts to me and to my husband…and I will try to make the day better for those with different circumstances.
Also as Kevin mentioned the people of Turkey and Syria and all their heartache at the present..my prayers are with them this morning.
To all on this site…Bless You and may you have a day filled with all good things.
Joseph..I love this. Each morning I too say a little prayer in both English and Spanish to start my meditations. “Thank you dearest Abba Father for the miracle of another day of life.” “Gracias Papito Dios por el milagro de un otra dia de la vida”
By starting my day with the practices that connect me to my Highest Self. When I’m awake to Self, my actions flow from kindness, generosity, authenticity, etc. In my practice, I will take time to offer gratefulness for the gifts of yesterday and the opportunities of today.
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I just got back from a few days in the Berkshires in Mass. It was so peaceful and relaxing in a very rural area. We originally went out there to go cross country skiing but conditions were very icy. Instead we found so much natural beauty in water falls, a gorge and hiking a long river sides. We would have never seen these sites if we were cross country skiing. So today I thank the universe for such an awesome treat!
As very morning, light a candle and give thanks for what I have. By telling others how much I appreciate having them in my life .
I can say thank you by appreciating what I have and not looking at what I don’t have.
I can say thank you to this new day all day long by planting seeds of love, kindness & joy. I can be a ripple of love in our beautiful, tragic, troubled world. Appreciate the beauty, it is everywhere.
I can show up and do my best to be present in each moment. I can try to remember that I am truly blessed for my loving family and my amazing job, and to give thanks to those that help me each day.
I love the simplicity of this question. Today I can use what gifts I have in service of making my corner of the world a bit better. I’m fortunate that my profession lets me do that every day. I do stop to appreciate that consciously every so often and I celebrate that with my team in our staff meetings. We’re growing with the addition of new people and I’m building gratefulness and mindfulness into our group practices.
I can start by slowing down and
actually tasting my coffee.
Notice the sky getting lighter
in the east.
Creator please accept my Thank you for the many gifts I have this day. I lift the people of Syria and Turkey into your hands, those we’ve lost, the survivors, and tragedy outreach workers. I place into Your Care the war torn peoples of Ukraine & Russia- May peace come soon.
thank you Carla, beautiful prayer.
Carla….I prayed this beautiful prayer myself after reading it. Thank you for giving me the words.
Extend kindness and a helping hand whenever and wherever I can.
By being kind to myself and others with love in my heart. May all find some joy in their day.
I’m reading Pema Chodron’s new book, “How You Live is How You Die.” It’s deepening my awareness of the the word, “impermanence.” It seems to me that all of my life, every experience, has been trying to tell me to “Let go and let BE.” The NOW is always gift. It is the precious present. Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield says, “What do you know for sure, anyway.” That I am NOW Here. Be kind. Be Aware. Offer every thought, every chore, every moment an act of thanksgiving.
Love Pema Chodron…and Jack Kornfield. They have both helped me on my journey of radical acceptance and equanimity. Thank you for the reminder Carol.
I will put that book on my list, Carol. Thank you.
I say thank you to God for this new day and thank him for my gift of health and life on this earth for another day. As I am volunteering now with a Community of Seniors; I see all types of infirmities and changes in people that I met a year ago. This community all live in RV’s, motor homes, travel trailers, and destination trailers….all people well over 55. I have been blessed with good health (I am 70)…of course I have a few things…high blood pressure…hugh cholesterol…BUT! I still am independent, can travel, and do things with my husband…take care of our house and our animals and try to help other people. We are truly Blessed…and what makes us different than some of the people we are helping. I don’t know…but I thank God for his gifts to me and to my husband…and I will try to make the day better for those with different circumstances.
Also as Kevin mentioned the people of Turkey and Syria and all their heartache at the present..my prayers are with them this morning.
To all on this site…Bless You and may you have a day filled with all good things.
Gracias al universo por uno mas dia, porque mi tiempo aqui no tienes permanencia.
Thanks to the universe because my time here is impermanent.
Joseph..I love this. Each morning I too say a little prayer in both English and Spanish to start my meditations. “Thank you dearest Abba Father for the miracle of another day of life.” “Gracias Papito Dios por el milagro de un otra dia de la vida”
By starting my day with the practices that connect me to my Highest Self. When I’m awake to Self, my actions flow from kindness, generosity, authenticity, etc. In my practice, I will take time to offer gratefulness for the gifts of yesterday and the opportunities of today.
Missed seeing you here. Glad you are back.
I can say “thank you” by making the very most of this amazing day that I’ve been given.