This morning I am filled with gratitude for the balance I am finding in remaining centered and keeping myself in the higher awareness of being the observer of myself in this life. It is creating a deeper healing for myself and for those I love.
This morning I am also grateful for good tea, free donuts from my employer, and great ideas from friends! It's all good!
Thank you Life! (-:
I've been struggling with gratitude lately. When one is caught in the midst of financial challenge after financial challenge it's difficult to see outside of it. At this particular moment in time it's extremely difficult. But, there are things to be grateful for.
Right now I am grateful for:
-my wonderful wife who keeps me on the positive side of things, loves me unconditionally and always makes me laugh.
-my happy puppy who enjoys every moment of every day.
-my kid, who I am so very proud of.
-the roof over my head and the cot that I sleep on.
-my kid's talkative kitty who keeps me warm at night.
-the PB&J sandwich I am about to eat for lunch.
-the free coffee that my employer provides.
-the free filtered water that my employer provides.
-the opportunities that are mine now that I have a degree.
-the 30 day "reprieve" I received from the company that financed the vehicle I am selling.
-good books.
As always...there is always something to be grateful for -- if one is paying attention to seeing. Hmmm...that remark about "seeing" brings me perfectly to what I am especially grateful for this week, in particular being able to see. I had eye surgery last Monday, and the blur is completely gone. I choose to use that physical experience as evidence, and metaphor for, the internal clarity that is mirrored back to me in my physical vision. Vision is an internal function, that manifests as physical sight, and so I am grateful to know that my internal vision is clear and bright.
I am also grateful to and for all the constant and continuing support I receive from friends, family, medical workers, and strangers alike.
Awoman sistahs...
Monday, 8/6/07 - I am grateful for...
Tuesday, 8/7/04 - I am grateful for...
Wednesday, 8/8/07 - I am grateful for...
This morning I woke up in major stressmode regarding finances, or appearance of lack thereof -- I went directly into SMT -- afterwhich I AM; grateful to have a safe, comfortable place to lay my head down and rest, a refridgerator full of food (including Butter Pecan ice cream!), a safe and affordable place for my belongings, a great bus transportation systerm, wonderous medical provisions, friends and family.
And So...Now, and forevermore It Is......
On Monday after lunch, I was wishing for some cookies. I love cookies. So I set an intention that cookies would appear in my experience. On Tuesday, an office in Florida sent our department a plate of chocolate chip cookies (my favorite), some double chocolate chip cookies (love those!) and some other cookies that were like heath bar chocolate chip cookies. Very tasty! I am grateful to the Universe for providing an abundance of cookies for me and those I work with.
Monday night before going to sleep, I focused my thoughts on knowing that my bills are already paid in full and that I am free of debt. Today I received a call from one of my credit card companies - one who has been very patient with me - and I explained my current low income situation. The man from the credit card company completed an application for me while I was on the phone to be included in their 'hardship program' which, for six months, lowers my percentage rate by half and allows me to make very minimal monthly payments. After six months, the percentage rate and the monthly payment amounts will go back to the level dictated by the balance on my account at that time. I am grateful for the Universe for allowing me to take this first step toward financial freedom.
Tuesday, I was 'led' to do some research on a way to generate extra income and when I got home, I took the first step into that experience. I am grateful for the guidance, the faith and the trust that I continue to have as I move through this time in my life.
I am grateful that my oldest daughter has completed her schooling - for now! How proud I am of her!
I am grateful that my youngest daughter is entering college to earn her degree in Nursing. How proud I am of her!
I am grateful for my daughters, my grandchildren, mom, and my friends who all bring me joyful delight!
….I am grateful to have finally earned my undergraduate degree! Today was my last day of class. It's been an incredibly long road (15 years!) but I finally did it.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
GaDay.WENDI*The email conversation with two wonderful people that started this blog idea.
*The 3 cups of coffee provided by my employer.
*The coffee beans provided by my roommate and friend.
*The food I ate for dinner provided by the kind services of the
citizens of my city.
*The unexpected phone call from my wife in the middle of her busy travels.
*The love expressed during the above phone call.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
