08/07/2024
The root of gratitude is LOVE.
Gratitude in this moment, in all moments…can you feel it?
During my evening meditation practice I was overcome with gratitude while experiencing flashbacks of experiences I had last week. I had witnessed people experiencing immense heartache and pain, witnessing their reaction to loss, seeing them in such a vulnerable state. As well as me too feeling overcome with emotion with the single thought of “that could be me”. Then fast forward to days later of experiencing the joy and laughter of toddlers and infants at the playground. The pure innocence without any worries. Witnessing my now teenage son on the playground with his cousins that he too enjoyed at their age. Life moves quickly.
The everyday moments of stress, necessary tasks can pull us away from the intention of feeling gratitude. Truly it is a practice, a muscle that can be strengthened, I can affirm that within my own experience.
My hope is that you can reflect on your day/weak/year and find the highlights where love abounded through the shadows that may have created darkness.k ow that even in those times where the light is dim, it is still shining from within. Rest, take care and know that LOVE AND GRATITUDE are present here and now.
Can you take a moment to express your gratitude?