Gratitude

[The Freedom Train]

Hey I thought it might be fun for us to share things we are grateful for - like an online gratitude journal.

Today, I am grateful that my brother and daughter both enjoyed the pea soup I made.

I am grateful I had enough money and time to buy the ingredients and to make the soup, and the means to store it for future use (electricity, refrigerator, freezer)

I am grateful that my daughter knows what it feels like to have lice, because she caught it early this time when she got it from the usual place, and we were able to treat it in a timely fashion, minimizing the spread to others and the amount of work I had to do to treat it and clean the house.

I am grateful that I was able to borrow my friends tools to work on my car and replace the thermostat - it now runs much smoother, and the heat works much better now.

I am grateful that my daughter has so many friends and family members that love her.

I am grateful for my aunt Kate.

I am grateful that my brother decided to move in with me, so I can take care of him and help him heal.

I am grateful for my friend Mark, who is being an amazing source of support with his counseling and hypnosis.

I am grateful to my friend Jay for his incredible generosity and acceptance.

I am grateful for my family, and for all of my friends, for their loving support.

I am grateful for all of the challenges in my life, that have taught me so much, forcing me to dive deep and find an inner strength I didn't know I possessed.

[Flash]

I am grateful for the tea my daughter made me because I am sick.

I am grateful fo my friend Janet who check on me daily.

[Mike]

I'm grateful for air conditioning.

I'm grateful for hot showers.

I'm grateful for my books. I'm even grateful for that wonderful smell of the pages.

[Vernaianawa]

I am thankfullll for this Gratitude meditation >


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oUVjvUxoo

[Michelle Marie]

I'm grateful for my magical morning watching the snow fall from the trees in the sun making shimmering glitter in the air as it fell. It felt like I was in a snow globe!

I'm grateful for the hot water in my tea and in my shower.

I'm grateful for having the opportunity to be of service; to honor a friend's request.

I'm grateful for the spontaneous visit to my son's house. I'm grateful for the food he gave me, the tea, and our precious time together.

I'm grateful for the food I had for dinner.

I'm grateful for my warm and cozy room.

I'm grateful for another perfect day.

I'm grateful for every breath I take.

I'm grateful for the connection I feel through my heart.

I'm grateful that I've learned to be grateful and value gratitude as a place of being that washes away old attitudes that no longer serve my highest good so that I can experience the goodness that I choose to experience.

I hope to stay in gratitude and I stated this to my friend earlier today.

I'm grateful for the truth coming out in our world because I know it will be the cause of significant positive changes, regardless of temporary setbacks or appearances.

I'm grateful that I was able to share some poetry last night, to hear the authentic voices of other poets, and for the exchange of "love notes" as a form of positive feedback.

I'm grateful for the inspiration to write a new poem this morning.

And, lastly, I'm grateful for this thread where we can express gratitude together and amplify such wonderfully awesome vibrations.

Thank you! :bearhug:
MM

PS. I'm also grateful for the meditation in the post above, Vern! :heart:

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[Lifebringer]

I am grateful to have come from under the spell and became awakened for our mission to be finally completed. WE were supposed to spread the Torah as priest unto the world, after awakening and preparing the way. I'm grateful that my family is finally seeing what I've been telling them now for the last 10 years about mt dreams and visions, and I guess you could say...time lapses of seeing inside deep. Some call it remote viewing, and perhaps that's what it's become, but I see future buildings, roadways, and flying vehicles much further down the line. Before I couldn't, but now I am able to see the tinted sensor glass tubes that are used for travel.
I'm grateful for finishing one book, although, I've not published it yet.
I'm grateful that I'm getting the buzz to start on the other called Exodust/Exodus.
I'm grateful the time bomb in my head, has remained just soldiers marching, and not taken me into a stroke. Can't afford the hospital test of 345.00 for the scan to make sure it's not too dangerous to continue with regular life circumstances.
I'm grateful we are almost sealed.
I'm grateful to continue finding so much that was hidden from the "hidden," by the secret societies.
I'm grateful that Africa is waking up and seeing they are pretty much the one of the brides, that still has oil to keep her people warm during the flip and mini age of ice.
I'm grateful that I've met so many wonderful souls here that helped to guide me, even though I sometimes just read the post, that leads me even further in my seeking of HIS face.
I'm grateful for Generation X waking up and saying: "Whoaaa, heyyyy, this is our future right? So why are the old warmongrels plotting loads of debt, before they kick the bucket for hell, on our watch?" I also "know" they will not quit, and if you don't want "child soldiers like in Africa, they will stop hijacking the generation's economic prospectus for "a few dollars more mentality" that leads to more wars/enemies."

[Davenir]

I'm grateful for my first post

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for the tea my daughter made me because I am sick.

I am grateful fo my friend Janet who check on me daily.

I hope you are feeling better Flash! I am grateful for your post of gratitude!

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I'm grateful for air conditioning.

I'm grateful for hot showers.

I'm grateful for my books. I'm even grateful for that wonderful smell of the pages.

Amen to hot showers especially for me! I am grateful for your post of gratitude Mike!

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I am thankfullll for this Gratitude meditation >


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oUVjvUxoo

I am grateful for your post Vernaianawa, and am grateful for the opportunity to learn something new. I look forward to listening to this meditation tonight!!

[onevoice]

I am grateful for my parents who have brought me into this world.
I am grateful for having been cured of very rare and aggressive cancer of the gallbladder using natural remedies.
I am grateful for being alive.
I am grateful for knowing how to meditate.
I am grateful for all the Buddhas and who have brought great teachings of wisdom and compassion to this world.
I am grateful for all the Bodhisattvas who serve this and other realms tirelessly.
I am grateful for all the great Buddhist Masters and Sangha who continue to spread the Buddha's teachings.
I am grateful for Master Sheng-yen who have written so many books and taught so many meditation retreats.
I am grateful for all the Dharma heirs from Master Sheng-yen and his disciples.
I am grateful for all the meditation retreats I have been able to attend.
I am grateful for having loving and understanding wife.
I am grateful for being able to retire early and set my own schedule.
I am grateful for having comfortable homes.
I am grateful for having access to affordable and healthy wholesome foods.
I am grateful for having access to great medical services in my community.
I am grateful for meeting and learning from wonderful people here who are continuing to pursue truths, despite unending obstacles.
I am grateful for having better relationship with my younger sister.
I am grateful for having a unique cat who have taught me patience and responsibility and love.
I am grateful for all the challenges I've faced and yet to come.

[The Freedom Train]

I'm grateful for the truth coming out in our world because I know it will be the cause of significant positive changes, regardless of temporary setbacks or appearances.

I love this one! I am grateful for this sentiment - VERY MUCH!


And, lastly, I'm grateful for this thread where we can express gratitude together and amplify such wonderfully awesome vibrations.

Thank you! :bearhug:
MM

PS. I'm also grateful for the meditation in the post above, Vern! :heart:

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

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I am grateful to have come from under the spell and became awakened for our mission to be finally completed. WE were supposed to spread the Torah as priest unto the world, after awakening and preparing the way. I'm grateful that my family is finally seeing what I've been telling them now for the last 10 years about mt dreams and visions, and I guess you could say...time lapses of seeing inside deep. Some call it remote viewing, and perhaps that's what it's become, but I see future buildings, roadways, and flying vehicles much further down the line. Before I couldn't, but now I am able to see the tinted sensor glass tubes that are used for travel.
I'm grateful for finishing one book, although, I've not published it yet.
I'm grateful that I'm getting the buzz to start on the other called Exodust/Exodus.
I'm grateful the time bomb in my head, has remained just soldiers marching, and not taken me into a stroke. Can't afford the hospital test of 345.00 for the scan to make sure it's not too dangerous to continue with regular life circumstances.
I'm grateful we are almost sealed.
I'm grateful to continue finding so much that was hidden from the "hidden," by the secret societies.
I'm grateful that Africa is waking up and seeing they are pretty much the one of the brides, that still has oil to keep her people warm during the flip and mini age of ice.
I'm grateful that I've met so many wonderful souls here that helped to guide me, even though I sometimes just read the post, that leads me even further in my seeking of HIS face.
I'm grateful for Generation X waking up and saying: "Whoaaa, heyyyy, this is our future right? So why are the old warmongrels plotting loads of debt, before they kick the bucket for hell, on our watch?" I also "know" they will not quit, and if you don't want "child soldiers like in Africa, they will stop hijacking the generation's economic prospectus for "a few dollars more mentality" that leads to more wars/enemies."

I am grateful to you for all of your work, your vision, your contributions to the forum, and for your patience with your family.

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I'm grateful for my first post

Welcome to the forum! I am grateful you are here!

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I am grateful for my parents who have brought me into this world.

I am grateful for having been cured of very rare and aggressive cancer of the gallbladder.

I am grateful for being alive.

I am grateful for knowing how to meditate.

I am grateful for meeting and learning from wonderful people here who are continuing to pursue truths, despite unending obstacles.

These are my favorites! I am grateful to you for sharing your gratitude onevoice! I am also very interested to learn more about your healing from cancer!

[DeDukshyn]

... I'm grateful for hot showers. ...


I was in the shower this morning thinking "This is ****ing awesome!" - the world is awesome and we all take it for granted, and focus on the ****. Thanks for this thread Freedom Train! I am grateful for it! ;)

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The three states one should always attempt to keep their mind in:

1) Gratitude
2) Appreciation
3) Praise

If at any point in time you find your mind not in one of those states - change it. Repeat hourly. Your life will change and so will the world around you ...

[Caliban]

I'm grateful for staying true to myself.

[petra]

I'm grateful that my leaky tire got fixed for free

I'm grateful that the car which rear-ended me last night did not hit me hard enough to kill or maim me

[Cardillac]

I'm gratefull that I made it successfuuly through my last 2 operations (both within a month and both under full anaesthetic)- so far so good-

Larry

[Stephanie]

I am so grateful for so much.
Thank you

[Ioneo]

I'm grateful to be alive at this moment.

[O Donna]

I am grateful for the freedom to be grateful of so many things.

[The Freedom Train]

The three states one should always attempt to keep their mind in:

1) Gratitude
2) Appreciation
3) Praise

If at any point in time you find your mind not in one of those states - change it. Repeat hourly. Your life will change and so will the world around you ...

Words to live by! I am grateful for your post Dedukshyn!

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I'm grateful for staying true to myself.

Thank you for expressing your gratitude Caliban! :)

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I'm gratefull that I made it successfuuly through my last 2 operations (both within a month and both under full anaesthetic)- so far so good-

Larry

And I am grateful as well that you are here on the forum, expressing your gratitude!

[Ron Mauer Sr]

​I give thanks for my:
well being and every moment of feeling good,
family's well being,
connection with friends,
prosperity,
tiny house and wonderful location,
electricity,
indoor plumbing and hot water,
heating and air conditioning,
beautiful days in the country,
openness to give and receive love,
working internet,
food and clean water,
physical mobility,
great transportation,
knowing that we all are extensions of Source energy on Prime Creator's eternal journey of creation and self discovery,
knowing that the power that creates worlds flows through us,
the ability to help others in ways that feel good to me,
the love, laughter and joy that I have shared with dogs past and present and ex-wives,
ability to support freedom, well being, joy, love and truth for those who want it.
increasing ability to communicate with High Self,
growing understanding of the Law of Attraction,
and much more.

[The Freedom Train]

I am so grateful for so much.
Thank you

Thank you Sstarss!

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I'm grateful to be alive at this moment.

An excellent expression for the current climate! I am grateful for your post Ioneo!

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I am grateful for the freedom to be grateful of so many things.

What I am noticing in this thread is that gratitude seems to grow exponentially as it is expressed! Being grateful for gratitude is such a natural and pleasant state to be in! Thank you, O Donna. :)

[The Freedom Train]

knowing that we all are extensions of Source energy on Prime Creator's eternal journey of creation and self discovery,
knowing that the power that creates worlds flows through us.

With so many things to be grateful for, I love that you chose to include this! Thank you Ron!

[The Freedom Train]

I love to see so many people expressing their gratitude. The fun thing about this, as I said before, is that the more you express it, the more there is to be had! I would like to continue expressing my gratitudes each day in this way.

Because we can always find new and interesting things to be grateful for, we don't have to succumb to the pressure to make the definitive list and be done with it.

Neither do we need to view the expression of gratitude as a chore.

I welcome anyone who feels so inclined to continue expressing their gratitudes here!

And I thank you for reflecting and playing and reveling in gratitude with me, and with the PA community!

Today, I am grateful that I had the time after work to work on a project that I hope to soon share with the PA community, and which I hope will help people.

I am grateful that I had enough energy to cook dinner for my daughter and brother, and that they both enjoyed it.

I am grateful that I came to a realization today that I choose to move in an entirely new mental direction, one of stepping into the unknown. I hope to soon share more on this in a separate post.

[Mike]

I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but I'm grateful for my job.

It's a crappy job, but I'm grateful for my boss, Theresa, who is very laid back and cool.

[The Freedom Train]

I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but I'm grateful for my job.

It's a crappy job, but I'm grateful for my boss, Theresa, who is very laid back and cool.

I am so grateful that you expressed this Mike! I was feeling grumpy about my work today - my boss is a difficult person to deal with. But this job came through after months of searching and being minimally employed, and the hours and flexibility are good, and very important to me, so yes, I too must say: I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY JOB!

[Michelle Marie]

I'm grateful for the walk I took around town today.

I'm grateful that the sun was shining and the temperature was great for a long walk.

I'm grateful for the food I bought at the grocery store on the way home.

I'm grateful for the money I had to be able to buy the food. $$$

I'm grateful that my local store manager decided to add thousands of organic food items to their inventory.

I'm grateful for having a great book shop where I can just stop in to say "hi!" Any time. :waving:

I'm grateful for the homeless person I saw (and met and talked with at length previously) that makes me feel even more grateful for what I have.

I'm grateful that this homeless friend always seems happy and enjoys this area.

I'm grateful for living in a peaceful home.

I'm grateful for knowing that when I feel grateful for unexpected events or circumstances the correct choices and blessings will flow. (Because I had one today.) :)

I'm grateful for my friend that called and for her love. :angel:

I'm grateful that when I start counting my blessings that I never run out of things to be grateful for.

:heart: MM

[The Freedom Train]

I'm grateful for knowing that when I feel grateful for unexpected events or circumstances the correct choices and blessings will flow. (Because I had one today.) :)

I'm grateful for my friend that called and for her love. :angel:

I'm grateful that when I start counting my blessings that I never run out of things to be grateful for.

:heart: MM

SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS!!! Thank you Michelle Marie :)

[Craig]

I am grateful for who I am foibles and all, and being grateful for that, if that makes sense.

[Stephanie]

I am grateful to you, Freedom Train, for starting this wonderful, uplifting thread,
and for all you loving souls for sharing.

:star::bearhug::star:

“Today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” Anonymous

[Flash]

As it happens sometimes, I was sitting in my living room and heard outside on the front sidewalk the crispy sound of snow mixed with ice from someone walking. That made me so happy.. these steps made the sound my daughter's steps makes when she gets home. Then the old house door banged, she took off her boots, said hi and went upstairs. It truly makes my day. So simple.

[Vernaianawa]

I am grateful for the love around me.

[Wind]

Forgive me if I am repeating some of the things said in the thread... I'll just write what comes into my mind. :)

Thank you for this thread.

I am grateful to my dog because he shows me how to love unconditionally simply just with his being.

I am thankful for being able to communicate with the whole world thanks to technology.

I am thankful for the warm house where I am able to live without freezing (mostly).

I am thankful for the warm meals I get to eat and the fresh water I get to drink.

I am thankful for the air I get to breathe with my lungs and I am thankful for the sunshine which brightens my day and my soul.

I am thankful for my family, friends and thankful for the love I experience.

I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering, illness and sadness in my life so I can truly appreciate the true beauty of life and empathize more better with beings who are going through suffering too.

Thank you. Thank you God.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful to you, Freedom Train, for starting this wonderful, uplifting thread,
and for all you loving souls for sharing.

:star::bearhug::star:

“Today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” Anonymous

And I am grateful for your loving presence and your friendship! Thank you Sstarss!!

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As it happens sometimes, I was sitting in my living room and heard outside on the front sidewalk the crispy sound of snow mixed with ice from someone walking. That made me so happy.. these steps made the sound my daughter's steps makes when she gets home. Then the old house door banged, she took off her boots, said hi and went upstairs. It truly makes my day. So simple.

The love between a mother and daughter is such a special bond! I can relate! The love I feel for my daughter is next level!! I loved reading this, it was both poetic and powerful! Thank you Flash :)

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I am grateful for the love around me.

Thank you Vernaianawa! I am grateful for your expression of gratitude!

[The Freedom Train]

Forgive me if I am repeating some of the things said in the thread... I'll just write what comes into my mind. :)

Thank you for this thread.

I am grateful to my dog because he shows me how to love unconditionally simply just with his being.

I am thankful for being able to communicate with the whole world thanks to technology.

I am thankful for the warm house where I am able to live without freezing (mostly).

I am thankful for the warm meals I get to eat and the fresh water I get to drink.

I am thankful for the air I get to breathe with my lungs and I am thankful for the sunshine which brightens my day and my soul.

I am thankful for my family, friends and thankful for the love I experience.

I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering, illness and sadness in my life so I can truly appreciate the true beauty of life and empathize more better with beings who are going through suffering too.

Thank you. Thank you God.

I am grateful to you for your post Wind!

And there is no need to worry about repeating anything - this isn't a contest or even a running list that will one day be exhausted of options. The gratitude exponentially builds and grows, and there is always more to be grateful for! Each person's contribution is equally valid and appreciated!

I hope you, and anyone else reading this thread, will feel comfortable to express any and every gratitude they want to share with the PA community.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful that I had time to take a nap when I got home from work. I was very tired today for some reason!

I am grateful that my years of practice have honed my nit-picking skills, and combined with the treatment and cleaning efforts I have made, it appears that I have successfully eradicated the lice that were taking root on my daughter's head.

I am grateful that my brother is so attentive to me, my feelings and needs. I appreciate the attention and the care.

I am grateful that my brother appreciates all that i am doing to help him.

I am grateful that my brother is so much happier living with me and going to school here.

I am grateful for the forum and for all of my friends here.

I am grateful that my cooking is satisfying to my daughter and my brother.

I am grateful that I will have time this weekend to fill up my water jugs at the spring.

[Wind]

I am grateful to you for your post Wind!

And there is no need to worry about repeating anything - this isn't a contest or even a running list that will one day be exhausted of options. The gratitude exponentially builds and grows, and there is always more to be grateful for! Each person's contribution is equally valid and appreciated!

I hope you, and anyone else reading this thread, will feel comfortable to express any and every gratitude they want to share with the PA community.

I thought that this video would fit in here. I am grateful of such advices. :)

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[Mike]

I'm grateful for Jimmy Page. I'm grateful for Led Zepplin. I'm grateful for the bad ass harmonica in this song. I'm grateful for testosterone. And i'm grateful to be walking this planet.

uwiTs60VoTM

[Michelle Marie]

I'm thankful that my friends came over and we prayed together.

I'm thankful for the power of prayer.

I'm thankful that my roommate picked up some groceries at the store for me.

When I moved out of my cabin, it seemed best for my cat to stay there in the forest since he had been there all his life. I didn't think I could have a cat where I moved into. That was 4 months ago. I was with him for a week at Christmas because I watched all three pets when the new tenants went on vacation. When I got a call yesterday that they had to move out of state, I knew I had to find a home for my cat. I called one friend and left a message to see if he would take him. But I knew I had to bring him to my house at least temporarily. When I spoke to my roommate, I learned I could keep him here after all. I am so thankful he is here with me now.

:) MM :)

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PS. He is thankful for getting his belly rubbed. He told me when he purred!

[Rich]

Nice idea and welcome back TFT, just when I noticed things to be grateful about.



I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering, illness and sadness in my life so I can truly appreciate the true beauty of life and empathize more better with beings who are going through suffering too.


This sentence made me think Wind.

Firstly I do not believe that God created us to suffer.
Also is it really necessary to suffer in order to have compassion?
What if we don't suffer at the current time (or do not notice it) do we then have to recall by memory a time in which we have suffered? But if we have overcome the suffering through understanding, does that not imply our past suffering is an illusion and does not exist? So is it really necessary to know how someone is supposedly feeling, is it not more important to feel good and empowered and thereby help him/her to get out of their suffering by seeing no cause for suffering in them also? Isn't that what love is about?

Thirdly it's not really possible to be thankful for suffering because it is basically the opposite, we cannot be thankful for something we don't want.

Just some things to think about.

[DeDukshyn]

Nice idea and welcome back TFT, just when I noticed things to be grateful about.



I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering, illness and sadness in my life so I can truly appreciate the true beauty of life and empathize more better with beings who are going through suffering too.


This sentence made me think Wind.

Firstly I do not believe that God created us to suffer.
Also is it really necessary to suffer in order to have compassion?
What if we don't suffer at the current time (or do not notice it) do we then have to recall by memory a time in which we have suffered? But if we have overcome the suffering through understanding, does that not imply our past suffering is an illusion and does not exist? So is it really necessary to know how someone is supposedly feeling, is it not more important to feel good and empowered and thereby help him/her to get out of their suffering by seeing no cause for suffering in them also? Isn't that what love is about?

Thirdly it's not really possible to be thankful for suffering because it is basically the opposite, we cannot be thankful for something we don't want.

Just some things to think about.

Yes, things to think about.

But also, how can a fish be grateful to the medium that sustains and nourishes it, if it never knows anything else exists? "What's this 'ocean' you all keep talking about?" said the inexperienced fish. Without have an "out of water" experience, you cannot be grateful for the ocean, as you know it not. I think it is this contrast Wind was being grateful for -- being grateful for the ability to be grateful, via mechanisms of contrast.

Of course none of this is required , in support of your point. :)

Sorry for the off topic ... er ... I am grateful for interjected perspectives :)

[Michelle Marie]

Today I am thankful that the sun is shining. :sun:

I am thankful that it is the first day of March.

I am thankful that I'm going to see many members of my family later this month.

I am thankful that my niece is getting married and that she and her fiancé are happy.

I am thankful that I get to pick up my parents at the airport, drive them around, stay in the hotel with them, visit my aunt with them, and go to the wedding with them.

I am thankful that my friend is going to ride with me on the road trip and visit her sister. What an adventure to be thankful for!

I'm so thankful that I'm reunited with my cat, and he is so affectionate and clearly happy, too.

I'm so happy! Im so thankful that I'm happy! :star:

I'm thankful for this forum and learning so much from it, as well as hearing a diversity of perspectives. (Thank you, everyone!)

I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for my energy. I'm thankful for my walk or bike ride, whichever I end up doing later.

I'm thankful that I'm going to see a friend today that I haven't seen in months.

I'm thankful for every breath I take today.

I'm thankful for this perfect day. (One of my daily prayers: "Thank you, God, for this perfect day. Thank you, God, for every breath I take.")

:flower: Michelle Marie

[Wind]

I think you're thinking too much into it. :)


Firstly I do not believe that God created us to suffer.

I didn't say so, I said that I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering. Life is suffering, it is the central part of it. Learning how to deal with it is a central part of life.


Also is it really necessary to suffer in order to have compassion?

No, but it helps!


What if we don't suffer at the current time (or do not notice it) do we then have to recall by memory a time in which we have suffered? But if we have overcome the suffering through understanding, does that not imply our past suffering is an illusion and does not exist? So is it really necessary to know how someone is supposedly feeling, is it not more important to feel good and empowered and thereby help him/her to get out of their suffering by seeing no cause for suffering in them also? Isn't that what love is about?

That's a good question and a complicated one too. Life is ultimately illusion, but the point is that it feels real. Pain feels real when you experience it and you can tell yourself that it's just illusion. Does it help? Maybe sometimes. We all suffer, more or less. Later or ealier, it's inevitable. We will experience suffering, illness and death. However, it's up to us how we will see and deal with it. I think it's extremely important to be grateful about the suffering too, because it has served as a teacher too. We suffer so that we will understand that we don't have to suffer. Compassion does help when it comes to other people, but you don't have to feel bad for them. You certainly don't have to feel bad for me. I'm just another human.


Thirdly it's not really possible to be thankful for suffering because it is basically the opposite, we cannot be thankful for something we don't want.

But how do you know that? I am thankful for all the things that I have experienced, the good and the bad. You can't have a day without a night. :)

Thank you for your thoughts on this matter.

I think Mooji touches on this subject beautifully too.

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[The Freedom Train]

I thought that this video would fit in here. I am grateful of such advices. :)

FpKKfNgLAe4

Awesome I do enjoy listening to Mooji! I am grateful to you for sharing this Wind! :)

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I'm grateful for Jimmy Page. I'm grateful for Led Zepplin. I'm grateful for the bad ass harmonica in this song. I'm grateful for testosterone. And i'm grateful to be walking this planet.

uwiTs60VoTM

Ha I love this song! It brings me back to high school when I was a young and reckless. I was a fool, but I sure did know how to have fun!! I always get nostalgic whenever I hear Zep or Floyd!! I am grateful to you for reminding me Mike! Rock on! :)

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When I moved out of my cabin, it seemed best for my cat to stay there in the forest since he had been there all his life. I didn't think I could have a cat where I moved into. That was 4 months ago. I was with him for a week at Christmas because I watched all three pets when the new tenants went on vacation. When I got a call yesterday that they had to move out of state, I knew I had to find a home for my cat. I called one friend and left a message to see if he would take him. But I knew I had to bring him to my house at least temporarily. When I spoke to my roommate, I learned I could keep him here after all. I am so thankful he is here with me now.

I am so glad that you have your kitty with you! Michelle Marie, I am grateful for your loving presence. Thank you :)

[The Freedom Train]

Firstly I do not believe that God created us to suffer.
Also is it really necessary to suffer in order to have compassion?

EmEx, you bring up an excellent point that I have thought about myself many times. I would get really angry thinking about all the religions that push the idea of suffering as the key to salvation. How is suffering instructive?, I would wonder. I would think about how so many people are broken by their suffering, devolving into shells of their former selves as they age, wasting away into an oblivion of negativity and confusion. I would think how suffering begets suffering - how so many people who grew up in abusive families then went on to hurt innocent people - family members, friends, complete strangers. Sure, there are the success stories here and there - people who grew up in a crack den and became a successful CEO, things like that. But then, those kinds of people seem to be anomalies, rather than the norm. It seems all the more likely and typical for people to fail to break free from the confines of their own pain and suffering - taking down themselves and others around them in the process.

So, yes, on the one hand, I completely agree that the very idea of being thankful for suffering seems insane.

But then, there is another perspective. And this is one that I also choose to draw from. And I suspect that perhaps Wind is using the same perspective. It is that, by giving thanks for our challenges and suffering, we are empowering ourselves. By choosing to give thanks for what has happened to us that was traumatic or painful, we are choosing to use the experience as a means to become a stronger, deeper, wiser person. It does not excuse what happened, nor would I suggest that we all need more suffering in the world. But at the very least, it is a helpful tool in dealing with trauma in a way that maximizes the experiencer's sense of personal empowerment, and frees one from anger and resentment, that can suck the lifeblood out of anybody over time.

I am grateful to you for adding these thoughts to the thread, and for sparking such a provoking discussion!! Thank you :)

[The Freedom Train]

But also, how can a fish be grateful to the medium that sustains and nourishes it, if it never knows anything else exists? "What's this 'ocean' you all keep talking about?" said the inexperienced fish. Without have an "out of water" experience, you cannot be grateful for the ocean, as you know it not. I think it is this contrast Wind was being grateful for -- being grateful for the ability to be grateful, via mechanisms of contrast.

Of course none of this is required , in support of your point. :)

Sorry for the off topic ... er ... I am grateful for interjected perspectives :)

I love the fish analogy! What a neat comparison!

Your gratitude for "interjected perspective" made me laugh! So perfect for this thread, and so right on :)

I am grateful for your post, Dedukshyn!

[Wind]

Yes, you said it very well Freedom Train. That's where I am coming from. Thank you.

[The Freedom Train]

I'm so happy! Im so thankful that I'm happy! :star:

This says it all. Your happiness and positivity are catching! I am grateful for you, Michelle Marie!

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Thank you for your thoughts on this matter.

I think Mooji touches on this subject beautifully too.

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Thank you for having such valuable dialogue on this thread! I am grateful for it! :)

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful that I had a complete emotional meltdown. It broke down my pride and helped me to realize that I do not always need to do everything alone, and I reached out for help. It was sorely needed, and renewed my soul. The tension in my body has lessened, and my gratitude continues to grow.

I am grateful that my friend was a brick and helped me in my time of need, with no argument or questions asked. No shaming and no conditions. I am truly blessed.

I am grateful that my attention to detail led me to realize late last night and this morning that the treatment I employed for my daughter's lice infestation was not completely effective.

I am grateful that my prior experience and near-fanatic cleaning abilities have aided me in quarantining the continued infection in the home.

I am grateful that the mother of one of my daughter's friends was so supportive and kind about the lice infestation, and I was even more grateful to hear that none of her family was affected from the sleepover my daughter had at their house the night before we discovered her infestation.

I am grateful that I learned so much about lice and how to deal with them today. I thought I had a pretty good handle on it from past experiences, but it turns out that there were quite a few things I did not know, and that my method of treatment was less effective and ten times as much work. I feel empowered with this knowledge, and so relieved.

I am grateful for bowls of hot oatmeal with broccoli, raw onion, sunflower seeds, pepper, sage, and olive oil. And so is my belly.

I am grateful for PA, and I am grateful to Bill Ryan for being a righteous dude.

[Vernaianawa]

I am thankfullll and have much gratitude for your post dear Train.

[onevoice]

I am very grateful for all that you are grateful for today Train.

Since middle of last December our once very healthy and vibrant cat has fallen seriously ill, and all the specialist veterinarians we have seen have not been able to determine the root cause of his illness. Our cat was given two kinds of antibiotics, antiviral, liquid Prednisone, and many different kinds of natural remedies to boost his immune system to no avail. Due to serious ulcer inflammation that started as a small spot under his tongue has now spread all over his mouth. Two different biopsies have ruled out cancer, but have not pointed to any specific pathogen. My wife has rescued him as a kitten born to a feral mother, inside a storm drain in our back yard over 10 years ago. We have raised him from a bottle and now he is full fledged member of our family who always dines with us for lunch and dinner. Since December part of his tongue has necrotized, so it had to be amputated and he now has to be fed through esophagus-tube inserted into his neck. He has to be helped to the litter twice a day. Each week he continues to lose weight and strength despite being fed at maximum rate recommended by our vet.

So I am very grateful for everyday that our cat lives.

[Rich]

I didn't say so, I said that I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering. Life is suffering, it is the central part of it. Learning how to deal with it is a central part of life.


Well you can't really deal with it, because pain is not acceptable to anyone.
The only reason why it may seem to be so, is because of the fear of more pain, the “lesser” of the evil is chosen, this however, is where we go wrong, if love is true there is no necessity for suffering.
It is the disbelieve in love that makes it a choice between suffering and suffering.
It's the believe that pain is a requirement to existence that makes us create our own suffering.

[Rich]

Compassion does help when it comes to other people, but you don't have to feel bad for them. You certainly don't have to feel bad for me. I'm just another human.

I am not trying to not feel bad for others (or myself) intellectually (it may happen or not) but I try to gain the understanding that removes the cause for it by seeing us as God has created us, which is all powerful, would that understanding not remove the need to feel sorry for others?



Thirdly it's not really possible to be thankful for suffering because it is basically the opposite, we cannot be thankful for something we don't want.


But how do you know that? I am thankful for all the things that I have experienced, the good and the bad. You can't have a day without a night. :)

Yes in the way that DeDukshyn described this makes sense.
But if one would feel always grateful then could there be anymore suffering?
So in that sense it is a contradiction to claim gratefulness for suffering, one can have one or the other but not both.

[Wind]

It's all about accepting. Accepting that yes, we humans are vulnerable beings. We experience pain and sufffering, accepting that and not resisting it. If we deny or resist something then the more it will persist. That doesn't mean that we shouldn't or couldn't alleviate unnecessary suffering. At one point suffering does come obsolete, but that is the state of grace. Which some people have attained, or should I say there's no person left to claim such thing. It will be a Self-realized being.

There is no contradiction. Just read The Freedom Train's post. :)

[Flash]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68iGnBBWYYM

Gratitude for this day and the music above full blast in my living room.

Gratitude for the very nice classical music show I went to with my daughter and her exceptional musician friend who were so gracious and thankful. Note my word: this young friend of my daughter will be internationally renown.

Gratitude to the financial agent who invited us free of charge.

My heart is filled.

[sunwings]

This helps put life into perspective.

37283

[The Freedom Train]

Yes, you said it very well Freedom Train. That's where I am coming from. Thank you.

Thank you Wind! xoxo

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I am thankfullll and have much gratitude for your post dear Train.

And I am grateful for your gratitude, Vernaianawa. Funny how this gratitude thing is so exponentially reciprocal! Your words of gratitude touch my heart tonight. Thank you :)

[The Freedom Train]

I am very grateful for all that you are grateful for today Train.

Since middle of last December our once very healthy and vibrant cat has fallen seriously ill, and all the specialist veterinarians we have seen have not been able to determine the root cause of his illness. Our cat was given two kinds of antibiotics, antiviral, liquid Prednisone, and many different kinds of natural remedies to boost his immune system to no avail. Due to serious ulcer inflammation that started as a small spot under his tongue has now spread all over his mouth. Two different biopsies have ruled out cancer, but have not pointed to any specific pathogen. My wife has rescued him as a kitten born to a feral mother, inside a storm drain in our back yard over 10 years ago. We have raised him from a bottle and now he is full fledged member of our family who always dines with us for lunch and dinner. Since December part of his tongue has necrotized, so it had to be amputated and he now has to be fed through esophagus-tube inserted into his neck. He has to be helped to the litter twice a day. Each week he continues to lose weight and strength despite being fed at maximum rate recommended by our vet.

So I am very grateful for everyday that our cat lives.

I thank you very much for your appreciation of my gratitudes onevoice!

I can feel the sadness in your post, and my heart mourns with you for the health of your dear friend.

I admire and appreciate, and am so very grateful to you for sharing your journey with us, and for your ability to feel gratitude for each day that your friend remains with you. This is such a touching and poignant post!

[The Freedom Train]

I didn't say so, I said that I am thankful for that God has allowed me to experience suffering. Life is suffering, it is the central part of it. Learning how to deal with it is a central part of life.


Well you can't really deal with it, because pain is not acceptable to anyone.
The only reason why it may seem to be so, is because of the fear of more pain, the “lesser” of the evil is chosen, this however, is where we go wrong, if love is true there is no necessity for suffering.
It is the disbelieve in love that makes it a choice between suffering and suffering.
It's the believe that pain is a requirement to existence that makes us create our own suffering.

I am grateful for your pursuit of the Truth in dialogue here, EmEx! These are all excellent points to consider and discuss!

I do agree that a belief that suffering is necessary to existence is problematic. I think what Wind was expressing, and what we have presented as additional points for consideration, lies in what we do with what has already happened to us, that which is beyond our control so to speak, such as if somebody chooses to abuse us.

[The Freedom Train]

But if one would feel always grateful then could there be anymore suffering?
So in that sense it is a contradiction to claim gratefulness for suffering, one can have one or the other but not both.

Excellent point, EmEx. I value your contributions to this discussion. What an exciting thread this is turning out to be for me! I am very grateful for the dialogue it has sparked!

I see that gratitude is, for me, and I suspect for many of us, an exercise. We suffer, then we step back and find ways to feel grateful in order to move on and gain a more empowering perspective on things.

[The Freedom Train]

It's all about accepting. Accepting that yes, we humans are vulnerable beings. We experience pain and sufffering, accepting that and not resisting it. If we deny or resist something then the more it will persist. That doesn't mean that we shouldn't or couldn't alleviate unnecessary suffering. At one point suffering does come obsolete, but that is the state of grace. Which some people have attained, or should I say there's no person left to claim such thing. It will be a Self-realized being.

There is no contradiction. Just read The Freedom Train's post. :)

Yes, acceptance helps us to alleviate the suffering that we cause ourselves by holding onto feelings, by our own anxieties, fears, and resistance to what is. And this can be applied to the most extreme circumstances. I believe I heard that there were a few people in the Concentration Camps who attained enlightenment in their situations. That has to be the ultimate in acceptance!

The state of grace is, I feel very strongly, the goal here. I know for sure that is what I would like for myself and for humanity as a whole. My greatest desire is to somehow aid in the collective liberation of humanity from suffering. I have no idea how I would do this, so in the meantime, I am enjoying this Gratitude exercise, as well as stimulating dialogue with friends and family.

I am grateful for your contributions to this thread, Wind :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68iGnBBWYYM

Gratitude for this day and the music above full blast in my living room.

Gratitude for the very nice classical music show I went to with my daughter and her exceptional musician friend who were so gracious and thankful. Note my word: this young friend of my daughter will be internationally renown.

Gratitude to the financial agent who invited us free of charge.

My heart is filled.

Wow! So much powerful and uplifting emotion in your post Flash! I am so grateful for this today! I especially loved the music - I had never heard of this singer before - her music is fantastic!

I am excited for your daughter and her friend. That sounds fantastic, I wish the best of luck!

The love you hold for your daughter and for the world shines through. Rock on!

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This helps put life into perspective.

37283

So awesome. I am grateful for the alarm going off - phew! That's a good one for me to remember! Lord knows I am NOT a morning person! ;)

I thank you, Sunwings, for your post.

[onevoice]

I thank you very much for your appreciation of my gratitudes onevoice!

I can feel the sadness in your post, and my heart mourns with you for the health of your dear friend.

I admire and appreciate, and am so very grateful to you for sharing your journey with us, and for your ability to feel gratitude for each day that your friend remains with you. This is such a touching and poignant post!

Thank you Train for appreciating my post. I couldn't help but cry as I was posting that, and as I'm now. He's been my best little "buddy" for the last 10 years, and acts more like a dog than a cat. He often would plop down beside my feet if I stand in one spot too long, or if I'm sitting down. We've been through so many different vet clinics over the last few months without answers. We've done everything we could think of. I suppose at some point, we have to accept the situation for what it is. We've come to the realization that God will eventually take him home soon.

There is a silver lining; one of our friends with special abilities have seen a little girl in our house with the face that looks like our cat. So we're happy that perhaps through this pain, he will graduate as a human being after all.

And I'm grateful to you Train, for starting this thread.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful that I got paid, and had time to go to the bank and catch the negative balance I had accidentally accrued - woohoo! No fees!

I am grateful that my car worked and I got to work without getting into an accident what with the snowstorm we had today.

I am grateful that my brother is living with me now, since he was able to stay at home and care for my daughter all day while I was at work - they both had a snowday and were off from school.

I am grateful that my brother has new friends that he enjoys spending time with now - I know how important that is to him, and I am so relieved that it's happening for him.

I am grateful that I had some free time after work to record a self-hypnosis script I have been working on. Once I perfect it, I plan on posting it to share with PA :)

I am grateful that there have been a slew of men who have crossed my path lately. I recently resolved an unrequited love I've had going on for the past year, and as it was coming to a head, all of these guys started coming out of nowhere. Old friends, ex lovers, new acquaintances. Of course, none are what I wanted, but it has helped me get crystal clear on what I DO want. It has also helped me to see how I am probably not really in the best place in my life to have a relationship. Phew!

[Rich]

I was considering saying more but maybe I went a bit too much off topic^^

I'm grateful that I was completely unexpectedly gifted money by my host (lm a kind of working traveller where you get room and board for your work).

I think love always wants to give everything, but we usually dont accept it because of lack of self worth.

[Ernie Nemeth]

I am grateful for another group of individuals that I can educate.

I am grateful for understanding my shadow side, the self that I learned to be and believed I am/was.

I am grateful for my strength, my talents, and my true self.

I am grateful that my nature allowed me to never fully integrate into this sham of a society so that I can help others see it for what it truly is. When there are those days when the world suddenly makes no sense, like 9-11, my circle calls me for answers. Otherwise I am left to amble sideways on my own - as good slaves have been taught to do with stragglers.

I am grateful for you. All of you. It is you who have made certain that I never get brainwashed like the rest of you. You give me purpose.

I am grateful I walk among ghosts. It makes me feel authentic in comparison. You make seeing the sham very easy indeed.

I am grateful that my shadow and I have worked out this arrangement.


edit: Present company excepted, of course.
I am grateful for Avalon and the chance to have a voice amongst like-minded people. But I am constantly aware that others read these threads, it is to those that I write in most cases. It is for those that I share what others here may not feel inclined to share. It is sometimes embarrassing to reveal so much. Yet how can others judge my merit if they do not know my "lesser" side?

Still, I am grateful I love and care so deeply for myself and all the peoples of the world to bare my soul for all to see.

[The Freedom Train]

I was considering saying more but maybe I went a bit too much off topic^^

I'm grateful that I was completely unexpectedly gifted money by my host (lm a kind of working traveller where you get room and board for your work).

I think love always wants to give everything, but we usually dont accept it because of lack of self worth.

I would love to hear what else you were going to say, if you ever decide to share!

I am grateful for your post, EmEx. I am grateful for your unexpected windfall, and I pray that you find ever more ways to learn about your own self worth!

[The Freedom Train]

Still, I am grateful I love and care so deeply for myself and all the peoples of the world to bare my soul for all to see.

Goodness! Ernie, your post was a lot to take in. Some of your choice of words seems rather condescending, and so I felt a bit off-put by it. I could see some value in your points - perhaps if softened by compassion and understanding, it would have been easier for me to read.

I am grateful for your contribution to this thread, for expressing some interesting ideas for people to consider - perhaps, even, to discuss, if they so choose.

I am grateful for your ability to feel authentic, to avoid that which you do not feel energetically aligned with, to appreciate yourself, and for your sense of purpose. I am grateful that you felt empowered to express yourself here.

And lastly, I am grateful for your final line, quoted above, which I feel is very fine indeed.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful for my anger, which helped me to stand my ground with ex husband. This anger has been accruing for years. I have never been very good at asserting myself, and for years I was completely out of touch with my anger. I am grateful that this powerful reservoir of emotion has come closer to the surface and is beginning to build and beckon to me. I see that these growing feelings are helpful to my personal evolution, and signal that my time for taking action and making changes is drawing near.

I am grateful for the local spring where I filled up my water today. I am grateful that my daughter helped me to fill the water jugs, and I am grateful to whoever plowed the snow from the road that led into the woods where the spring is. I am grateful for such clean and fresh, delicious water to drink.

I am grateful for Young Living peppermint oil.

I am grateful for the Terminator lice comb. It is very very effective.

I am grateful that I still have plenty of pea soup portioned in the freezer.

[Michelle Marie]

Today I'm grateful for having a restful day at home.

I'm grateful for my cat and how much we love each other.

I'm grateful that my roommate is being very sweet to my cat, even though I'm not really supposed to have him here.

I'm grateful that I just know things will work out for him, even though I don't know how yet.

I'm grateful for the delicious leftovers of spaghetti and salad.

I'm grateful for the posts I've read today and the information that was shared.

Such an easy peaceful day! I'm very grateful for that.

MM :luv:

[onevoice]

I am grateful that over the last two days, my foster daughter's visiting relatives were able to assist me in moving very big and heavy 6 cubic yards of gravel and granite dust (that will be used in a concrete patio and driveway repair project) to back of the house and out of the road view using shovels and a small wagon. Our HOA has emailed me to notify me that they will impose financial penalty if I didn't have the gravel pile relocated by Monday.

The patio and driveway repair project has been delayed for the last two months due to either rain or freezing temperature the last two months.

[Flash]

Gratitude for those young musicians around my daughter, making her life interesting musically - the author-composer is a personal friend of daughter and her actual music teacher

They are a gang of ex McGill music students in classical singing and in composing who put that group together

Gratitude for being able to post here

Here Vrylnia (i do not stop telling that their name is nor marketable)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLBH5PtPWIo

How couldn't you have a nice day when listening to these?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WamdPVi4zUg

[The Freedom Train]

I'm grateful for my cat and how much we love each other.

I'm grateful that my roommate is being very sweet to my cat, even though I'm not really supposed to have him here.

I'm grateful that I just know things will work out for him, even though I don't know how yet.

I find your relationship with your cat to be so sweet! I am grateful for your cat, who brings you so much joy, and I do hope that things work out in the way that will bring you both the most happiness!

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I am grateful that over the last two days, my foster daughter's visiting relatives were able to assist me in moving very big and heavy 6 cubic yards of gravel and granite dust

That is no small task! I am grateful that you had help in your herculean task!

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Gratitude for those young musicians around my daughter, making her life interesting musically - the author-composer is a personal friend of daughter and her actual music teacher


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLBH5PtPWIo

How couldn't you have a nice day when listening to these?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WamdPVi4zUg

I am grateful that your life is filled with interesting people, and that your daughter is not only an object of your loving devotion, but a conduit to these exciting new artists and experiences!

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful for my friends on Avalon, and for those who are sharing their gratitudes on this thread. I really love reading their gratitudes, and sharing in their appreciations. It makes me feel even more grateful to be alive, and to be connected in this way.

I am grateful that I had time to do the laundry and to bring my daughter and brother rock climbing, as well as to cook some more beans for the freezer meals.

I am grateful that my brother really enjoys the pea soup I made for the family. It has been rather daunting for me and a big adjustment to feed an 18 year old guy with a big appetite. I am grateful for every successful meal I make him.

I am grateful that my daughter and I are so close.

I am grateful that I can lie down and rest in bed now! Good night, I love you. :)

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful today for my daughter's climbing instructor, who wrote a very nice recommendation letter for a scholarship application we are submitting for her to get braces.

I am grateful for rice and beans. Thank god for rice and beans!

I am grateful that the snow is beginning to melt.

I am grateful that the daily nit picking is almost at an end.

I am grateful that my apartment is warm.

I am grateful that my belly is full.

I am grateful for the shower I am about to take.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am so very grateful that the nit picking is at an end! The lice are gone!

I am grateful that I am finding the time to listen to my hypnosis script. I certainly am having some interesting dreams lately!

I am grateful for olive oil.

I am grateful that my budgeting skills have improved a thousand-fold over the course of the past two years.

I am grateful for my friend Kathy.

I am grateful for my friend Karin.

I am grateful that I started this thread, because I find that keeping up with it is helping me to take time out of each day to count my blessings, even when things have been so challenging for me these past two weeks.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful that I was able to make time to listen to my hypnosis script in the morning before work. I definitely think it helped!

I am grateful that I had enough energy after work today to cook a bunch of food for the rest of the week and the weekend.

I am grateful that I also had time to empty one of my large crocks and fill four large jars of sauerkraut to share with my friend John.

I am grateful for the fun conversation I had with my friend Dana tonight. I am grateful for her friendship.

I am grateful for having time and energy as well to work on organizing and filing my papers, and pulling together an application for my daughter for an orthodontic scholarship.

I am grateful that my period is finally starting.

[Flash]

Grateful for life - grateful for forgiveness - grateful for Avalon

[The Freedom Train]

Grateful for life - grateful for forgiveness - grateful for Avalon

I too am grateful for forgiveness on this day, Flash. Thank you for sharing. I love you.

[The Freedom Train]

Today I am grateful to my friend Mark for his amazing work with me. I just had a very intense session, and made a discovery that is overwhelming. I am in shock I think. But so many things are making so much more sense to me now, so it's all good.

I am grateful that I cooked enough food earlier in the week that all we had to do was heat stuff up today for dinner.

I am grateful that my boss was not terribly grumpy today.

I am grateful that I had a chance to take a nap after work today.

I am grateful for this thread.

I am grateful for my embarrassment in continuing to post on this thread. I am grateful that I am not allowing my fears of what other people think of me stop me from doing what I feel called to do.

[The Freedom Train]

Today I am grateful for all those members who shared their stories with me and bore witness to my emotional processing today. The level of gratitude is immense.

I am grateful that I am now ready to lie down and go to sleep. I am very tired.

Thank you, I love you.

[Vernaianawa]

I give thanks to the Fool, the Mirror, the hurt that heals because you did not know.

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful for the sunshine. :sun:

I'm grateful for my son and how he stays in contact with me. I always tell him he is my favorite son, and he laughs because he is my only son. Still, he's on the top of my favorite list!

I'm grateful for where I live. It is peaceful.

I'm grateful for the delicious, nutritious food I eat, and the nice kitchen I have to cook in.

I'm grateful for friends. I've seen them a lot more since I moved out of the woods last fall. I really feel like a millionaire when it comes to friends. I have so many great ones. Friends are the greatest blessing of all!

I'm grateful for my books. They are all around me, and whether I read a lot, or just a little, I feel inspired and connected to the resonant fields created by shared ideas.

I'm grateful for this thread that reminds me to focus on gratitude. My friends who join with me in prayer and meditation also focus on gratitude. Years ago we had a group we simply called "the gratitude girls" and I'm grateful for my friend, Irene, who had the group at her house for so long. She is now in spirit, but we are grateful for her presence in our groups and we acknowledge her and know she is grateful still.

I'm grateful for the intention ideas that helped formulate the intentions for tomorrow's group meditation. (On intentional meditation thread.). I am grateful for understanding somewhat how powerful that activity is.

Thank you! You are a kind and loving soul! :heart:
:angel: MM :star:

[The Freedom Train]

I give thanks to the Fool, the Mirror, the hurt that heals because you did not know.

I am grateful to you Vernainawa for sharing your gratitudes! And I am very curious to know more! What are the fool and the mirror? xoxo Elizabeth

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for the sunshine. :sun:

I'm grateful for my son and how he stays in contact with me. I always tell him he is my favorite son, and he laughs because he is my only son. Still, he's on the top of my favorite list!

I'm grateful for where I live. It is peaceful.

I'm grateful for the delicious, nutritious food I eat, and the nice kitchen I have to cook in.

I'm grateful for friends. I've seen them a lot more since I moved out of the woods last fall. I really feel like a millionaire when it comes to friends. I have so many great ones. Friends are the greatest blessing of all!

I'm grateful for my books. They are all around me, and whether I read a lot, or just a little, I feel inspired and connected to the resonant fields created by shared ideas.

I'm grateful for this thread that reminds me to focus on gratitude. My friends who join with me in prayer and meditation also focus on gratitude. Years ago we had a group we simply called "the gratitude girls" and I'm grateful for my friend, Irene, who had the group at her house for so long. She is now in spirit, but we are grateful for her presence in our groups and we acknowledge her and know she is grateful still.

I'm grateful for the intention ideas that helped formulate the intentions for tomorrow's group meditation. (On intentional meditation thread.). I am grateful for understanding somewhat how powerful that activity is.

Thank you! You are a kind and loving soul! :heart:
:angel: MM :star:

OMG I love the one about your favorite son! Adorable! And also I love that you call yourself a millionaire in friendship! I have never heard someone say this before and I find it fantastic!

Reading your gratitudes always puts a big smile on my face, Michelle Marie, and makes my heart sing!

I am so very grateful to you for sharing your gratitudes with us today!!!!! Thank you, I love you.

xoxoxoxoxo Elizabeth :)

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful I signed up for and helped with my daughter's cast party for her school play. I had a lot of fun meeting and talking with the other parents, in running the photo booth and taking a bunch of pictures of the kids, and dancing a little to some of the good songs the DJ played.

I am grateful that my brother is spending time with his friends right now, and that I was able to lend him the car to see them. I am happy when he gets out of the house and spends time with friends. I don't want him to feel isolated and alone here.

I am grateful that my daughter is so patient and loving.

I am more grateful than I can ever possibly express in words for all the amazing loving support I have received on the forum lately. I am really in awe, and deeply humbled, and so very grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you PA!!!

[Vernaianawa]

Was what I felt at time of writing, being the fool and feeling ones fool imo so so important, similar to acknowledging nicely another fool fooling, the first mirror was an unrippling lake surface, moon behind, to touch to ripple away, a hurt needs no healing when you know thyself. thy mind.





I give thanks to the Fool, the Mirror, the hurt that heals because you did not know.

I am grateful to you Vernainawa for sharing your gratitudes! And I am very curious to know more! What are the fool and the mirror? xoxo Elizabeth

[onevoice]

Was what I felt at time of writing, being the fool and feeling ones fool imo so so important, similar to acknowledging nicely another fool fooling, the first mirror was an unrippling lake surface, moon behind, to touch to ripple away, a hurt needs no healing when you know thyself. thy mind.


What a profound, succinct and eloquent statement, Vernaianawa. You've transcended the duality of a fool fooling someone else. In reality, everyone, everything is all part of All That Is. I don't claim to be at that level, but I feel that you've experienced that state of transcending the illusion of our reality. You were looking at the reflection of a moon on a quiet lake without ripples. Then merely by a simple act of touching the lake, the illusion of the moon is shattered; which was a catalyst to shattering your experience of separateness and duality.

My late Buddhist master once wrote in a book that he saw his reflection in a small pool of water. Then all of a sudden he realized that his reflection in the water is as real as he is. My master meant that our ordinary 3D reality is an illusion which can be shattered by letting go of our ego and experience All That Is. One of his teaching is to see oneself/mind as a mirror. The mirror only serves to reflect whatever is in front of it. It does not hold onto and capture a reflection, like a picture would. Our mind is usually like a camcorder that keeps on recording and retaining all of our experiences, when the experiences are gone and past.

I am very grateful for you sharing your explanation of your experience.

[Vernaianawa]

I am grateful to your late master.

[The Freedom Train]

[QUOTE=Vernaianawa;1213457]Was what I felt at time of writing, being the fool and feeling ones fool imo so so important, similar to acknowledging nicely another fool fooling, the first mirror was an unrippling lake surface, moon behind, to touch to ripple away, a hurt needs no healing when you know thyself. thy mind.

Oh thank you so much for explaining! I like your poetic expression of your experience. :) I am grateful for you Vernaianawa!

[The Freedom Train]

What a profound, succinct and eloquent statement, Vernaianawa. You've transcended the duality of a fool fooling someone else. In reality, everyone, everything is all part of All That Is. I don't claim to be at that level, but I feel that you've experienced that state of transcending the illusion of our reality. You were looking at the reflection of a moon on a quiet lake without ripples. Then merely by a simple act of touching the lake, the illusion of the moon is shattered; which was a catalyst to shattering your experience of separateness and duality.

My late Buddhist master once wrote in a book that he saw his reflection in a small pool of water. Then all of a sudden he realized that his reflection in the water is as real as he is. My master meant that our ordinary 3D reality is an illusion which can be shattered by letting go of our ego and experience All That Is. One of his teaching is to see oneself/mind as a mirror. The mirror only serves to reflect whatever is in front of it. It does not hold onto and capture a reflection, like a picture would. Our mind is usually like a camcorder that keeps on recording and retaining all of our experiences, when the experiences are gone and past.

I am very grateful for you sharing your explanation of your experience.

Wow this is some next level satori going on!

I am so very grateful for this exchange and sharing! Thank you onevoice, and vernaianawa! I love you both so very much!

[The Freedom Train]

I am so very grateful for my dear friend Karin, and for our conversation tonight.

I am very grateful to Open Hand Theater, for offering a "revolving door" scholarship to my daughter to participate in their puppet theater programs throughout the year. We are very blessed!

I am grateful that I had time to get the laundry done, as well as take out the trash and recycling and clean the bathrooms and vacuum the bedrooms. I love having a clean home to start off the week.

I am so so so very grateful for all of my friends here on Avalon. I love you!

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful that I went for a walk and it was warm and sunny.

I am grateful that my day was relaxing and easy.

I am grateful that I got to play with my cat and laugh while he had fun.

I am grateful that I had a nice conversation with my son.

I am grateful that he has a friend who is helping him with some home improvement projects.

Thank you for reminding me to be grateful. I appreciate your love. I am grateful for loving people. :heart:

MM :waving:

[pueblo]

I am grateful for music, without which, life would be that much more monochrome.

I am also grateful for the positive and loving vibrations of this forum. Thank you.

C77DFsPKxv0

[DeDukshyn]

To follow Pueblos very fine music interjection ...

Nahko Bear "So Thankful"

Note: this song may make some feel uncomfortable. Nahko Bear was born out of a child prostitution situation and had an extremely hard upbringing. His mother (I belive his biological mother) always taught him to never feel ashamed of how he came into this world and to always be thankful for everything, because you never can trust appearances. Nahko is an amazing inspirational musician for many a down trodden people, or people going through hardships in their lives.

I am eternally grateful for Nahko Bear and the messages he brings into this realm ...

jlkDDKIsdEM

[Valerie Villars]

I am grateful the sun is shining and the temperature temperate. I am grateful for the red, red roses around my home; not a house but a home. I am grateful I am not hungry and have water. I am grateful I am strong and perhaps can carry some of the pain of those less strong. I am grateful God gave me strong shoulders to carry the pain and the joy.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that I went for a walk and it was warm and sunny.

I am grateful that my day was relaxing and easy.

I am grateful that I got to play with my cat and laugh while he had fun.

I am grateful that I had a nice conversation with my son.

I am grateful that he has a friend who is helping him with some home improvement projects.

Thank you for reminding me to be grateful. I appreciate your love. I am grateful for loving people. :heart:

MM :waving:

I am grateful for your loving presence on this thread, Michelle Marie! I love that you play with your kitty cat - that warms my heart and puts a smile on my face. :)

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I am grateful for music, without which, life would be that much more monochrome.

I am also grateful for the positive and loving vibrations of this forum. Thank you.

C77DFsPKxv0

I am grateful for your contribution to this thread, Pueblo! Thank you for sharing this song, I have never heard it before and I like it! :)

[The Freedom Train]

To follow Pueblos very fine music interjection ...

Nahko Bear "So Thankful"

Note: this song may make some feel uncomfortable. Nahko Bear was born out of a child prostitution situation and had an extremely hard upbringing. His mother (I belive his biological mother) always taught him to never feel ashamed of how he came into this world and to always be thankful for everything, because you never can trust appearances. Nahko is an amazing inspirational musician for many a down trodden people, or people going through hardships in their lives.

I am eternally grateful for Nahko Bear and the messages he brings into this realm ...

jlkDDKIsdEM

Wow this is an intense song! Dang.

I am grateful for your post, Dedukshyn. Thank you for introducing me to another artist.

The song is very upbeat considering the lyrics ---> now that is some extreme gratitude.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful the sun is shining and the temperature temperate. I am grateful for the red, red roses around my home; not a house but a home. I am grateful I am not hungry and have water. I am grateful I am strong and perhaps can carry some of the pain of those less strong. I am grateful God gave me strong shoulders to carry the pain and the joy.

I am grateful that you have a home, Valerie.

I am grateful for your strength, and for your loving kindness.

I pray that one day I am strong enough to carry more. I admire your generosity of spirit, and I pray that one day I can be as strong.

I pray that one day there will be no more suffering for anybody to carry.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for the energy to make it through another day.

I am grateful for heat included in my rent.

I am grateful that I made so much food that my brother could not finish his dinner. This is a feat.

I am grateful for the puppet theater where my daughter is currently enrolled in an after school program.

I am grateful that I had the emotional capacity to dredge up and revisit the painful history I have with my ex husband, in order to write a statement for my friend (the mother of two of my daughter's half siblings), who has an upcoming hearing regarding legal battles with my ex husband. It was very restimulating, and made me very angry, but I did it. I didn't want to, but I knew I could not let her down. I am so grateful that I was able to do it.

[Flash]

Grateful for a call for a small coaching contract for a company.

Always, always grateful for having my daughter in my life.

Grateful for my broken toe which is healing properly

Grateful for the car I bought yesterday - now need money to afford it lol


Grateful for the rusted Spanish which is almost entirely back after hundreds of hours of movies and soaps in Spanish. Castellano is still a bit harder, but all central america and most of South America is now being almost fluent

[The Freedom Train]

Grateful for a call for a small coaching contract for a company.

Always, always grateful for having my daughter in my life.

Grateful for my broken toe which is healing properly

Grateful for the car I bought yesterday - now need money to afford it lol


Grateful for the rusted Spanish which is almost entirely back after hundreds of hours of movies and soaps in Spanish. Castellano is still a bit harder, but all central america and most of South America is now being almost fluent

I am grateful that your broken toe is healing as well, Flash! And I am so happy that you have such a beautiful relationship with your daughter!!!

Muchas gracias para su amor!

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Today I am very grateful for my friend who is helping to connect me with some of her healer friends.

I am grateful for my boss, who gave me the day off, which I sorely needed.

I am grateful for a day to rest and recuperate.

I am grateful that my brother is enjoying his martial arts classes.

I am very grateful or my excellent doctor.

[petra]

I am grateful for the energy to make it through another day.

I'm taking this one. Thanks :)



I am grateful for heat included in my rent.

Ha ha :) Thanks for the laugh

<3 Grateful

[Leonard]

I am grateful that I have found this forum which get me connected with you guys~
I am grateful of learning so much knowledge from you guys~~
I am grateful that I can help~~~
I am grateful of finding the truths~~~~
I am grateful that I am in control of my life, I can decide whatever I want to do and nothing can stop me (even after death)~~~~~

You guys are Amazing:happythumbsup:
Keep Up the GOOD WORKS guys, love ya all:highfive::highfive:

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for the energy to make it through another day.

I'm taking this one. Thanks :)



I am grateful for heat included in my rent.

Ha ha :) Thanks for the laugh

<3 Grateful

I love you Petra! I am grateful for your presence on the forum, on this thread, and on this planet.

xoxoxo
Elizabeth

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I am grateful that I have found this forum which get me connected with you guys~
I am grateful of learning so much knowledge from you guys~~
I am grateful that I can help~~~
I am grateful of finding the truths~~~~
I am grateful that I am in control of my life, I can decide whatever I want to do and nothing can stop me (even after death)~~~~~

You guys are Amazing:happythumbsup:
Keep Up the GOOD WORKS guys, love ya all:highfive::highfive:

I am so grateful for your enthusiasm and your fantastic positive spirit, Leonard!

I am grateful for your attitude and for the fact that you are self empowered and indomitable! I am going to take a leaf from your book, and endeavor to nurture this spirit in my own heart and soul! Thank you for the positive vibes!

xoxoxo

[Flash]

What a marvelous evening, listening in the background to a video (well, mot truly listening) while my daughter is parcticing piano and singning, this is what i am truly listening to without her knowledge

She has a nice mezzo-soprano voice, so soothing

Thank to the universe for this evening

Thanks also for juicing fruits and veges to start a diet again, with an old juicer whose life expired tonight lol. Then I remember that I have another old juicer somewhere in the basement. Solution found.

[The Freedom Train]

Today I am so grateful to my friend Mark, whose expertise, training, and spirit of generosity are making it possible for me to do some really intense and amazing work on myself. I look forward to the day when I can return his kindness with healing work of my own, which I know I am capable of providing. I just need a bit more time to heal first.

I am grateful for the opportunities I have had lately to, yet again, learn patience and non-attachment. I try not to get my hopes up for much of anything really, but when I am told to expect some form of help and it is not forthcoming, I become anxious and upset. This is another good lesson for me to learn patience.

I am grateful for my friend, who will be treating my daughter to a new bicycle for her birthday. My daughter will be thrilled, and I am very relieved, because I want her to get something special this year - she is turning 13!! AAAAAHHH!!!!

I am grateful for Avalon, and for the space to express my gratitude here, and to share in other people's gratitude. I LOVE to read other people's gratitudes, it just makes me so happy!

I am grateful that my brother was able to take the car out and go to the mall with his girlfriend after I got home from work today. He got some money from our grandfather and was able to get a pair of boxing gloves and some clothes that he wanted. He also took my daughter with him, and she had a great time. He was so happy when he came home, it just lit me up.

[The Freedom Train]

What a marvelous evening, listening in the background to a video (well, mot truly listening) while my daughter is parcticing piano and singning, this is what i am truly listening to without her knowledge

She has a nice mezzo-soprano voice, so soothing

Thank to the universe for this evening

Thanks also for juicing fruits and veges to start a diet again, with an old juicer whose life expired tonight lol. Then I remember that I have another old juicer somewhere in the basement. Solution found.

Juicing is awesome!! Oh Flash congratulations, how exciting! I love juicing!! I am so grateful that you have a juicer and are planning on using it! To your health!

Your daughter's singing sounds lovely - the perfect soundtrack!

I just love love love reading about your love and appreciation for your daughter. It makes me *very* happy!

I am grateful for you Flash!

xoxoxo~!

[Vernaianawa]

I am thankful for the beauty I cannot see, the smells that are beyond me, harmonies that hold me, the pain that transmutes for me, the mirrors that abound. ta

[onevoice]

I am grateful that our seriously ill cat had a good time outside exploring our backyard, despite bleeding from his mouth. After weeks of having to be carried to his litter box, he went to do his business this morning all by himself before dawn. I was so happy to see that he waited for us by the bathroom this morning before dawn like he used to do before he fell ill. Despite his illness, he did his best to remind us that he still loves us.

I am grateful for the banana tree that survived the sub-freezing weather in February.

I am grateful that I have been able to revive a tropical starfruit tree that was in "coma" after the sub-freezing weather in February after several days of intensive energy healing sessions. After a month of showing no life, the starfruit tree sprouted 2 new leaf clusters today.

I am grateful for the navel orange trees that are in bloom and the bees that are pollinating them.

I am grateful for the strong upper winds that blew away all the chemtrails that were sprayed in the sky today.

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful that my cat is doing well in his new home and my friend he went to loves him so much. I am grateful he found out he is an absidian and he is not allergic to this type of cat. They sleep together and Miso gets his belly rubs! And...I can visit him.

I am grateful that I have a really nice, helpful, and peaceful roommate.

I am grateful for my friend, Christine, who shares same interests with me -- she is such a light in my life!

I am grateful that I'm still friends with my Ex-landlord. I am grateful to have spent time in the forest where I used to live. I am grateful for the fire in the wood stove and the warmth it provided.

I am grateful for my new friend, Tom, who offered to help me move some stuff tomorrow.

I am grateful that the 3rd day of my water fast is almost over. (I will be grateful on Monday when I eat again!)

I am grateful for the presentation I went to last night with people from the ECETI ranch -- interesting information.

I am grateful to visit this thread and hear about everybody's gratitude.

Thank you! :hippie:
MM

[The Freedom Train]

I am thankful for the beauty I cannot see, the smells that are beyond me, harmonies that hold me, the pain that transmutes for me, the mirrors that abound. ta

I am grateful for your poetry Vernaianawa!

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I was so happy to see that he waited for us by the bathroom this morning before dawn like he used to do before he fell ill. Despite his illness, he did his best to remind us that he still loves us.

This is so very sweet and touching, onevoice, thank you for sharing!

I am grateful that you were able to revive your starfruit tree, and that you have orange trees! How fantastic!

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that my cat is doing well in his new home and my friend he went to loves him so much. I am grateful he found out he is an absidian and he is not allergic to this type of cat. They sleep together and Miso gets his belly rubs! And...I can visit him.

I am grateful that I have a really nice, helpful, and peaceful roommate.

I am grateful for my friend, Christine, who shares same interests with me -- she is such a light in my life!

I am grateful that I'm still friends with my Ex-landlord. I am grateful to have spent time in the forest where I used to live. I am grateful for the fire in the wood stove and the warmth it provided.

I am grateful for my new friend, Tom, who offered to help me move some stuff tomorrow.

I am grateful that you are surrounded by such loving people! This is clearly a reflection of the wonderful loving energy that you exude. Your friends are as lucky as you are! Thank you Michelle! xoxo

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that I got some clearing work done by a friend of a friend. I had a lot of stuff that needed clearing, which was no big surprise. I knew I did because as soon as I started working at my new job, I became increasingly anxious and stressed, then got to a point where I just felt angry all the time, and couldn't really relax. I am an empath and pick up energy really easily from the people around me - my boss has a lot of dense energy going on, probably because he is a lawyer and there's a lot of negativity with legal proceedings and in the courts. I feel like my usual self again, after months of building tension and dis-ease. Thank god. I am so grateful!

I am grateful that I had a chance to rest this morning.

I am so very grateful to my friend John, who took my daughter and I to Walmart to buy her a new bicycle for her birthday. Because I cannot afford to do much for her this year beyond putting on a party for her and her friends, this is such a blessing. She is so happy! This is what she got: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Huffy-26-Nel-Lusso-Women-s-Cruiser-Bike-with-Perfect-Fit-Frame-Yellow/844867253 , and this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Sports-Honker-300-Classic-Bike-Horn/17619558 , which is hilarious.

I am grateful that I had the time today to begin cleaning and preparing my car for sale.

I am grateful for my friend Karin, who I love so very dearly.

I am grateful for fresh, cold water to drink, which I bottle at a local spring.

I am grateful for my recovered memories, which are helping me to have more compassion for and patience with my mother.

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grateful for youtube and whoever it was that made the videos I studied to learn how to replacce exterior door handle of the new car that I bought. I am grateful to my friend for lending me his socket wrench set. I am grateful for the sun today, which made working on the cars in the junk yard to salvage a replacement door handle not so cold and miserable. And I am grateful for my own perseverance and determination, which finally paid off after two days, about four hours of work total, and many failed attempts, to remove and replace an exterior door handle, which turned out to be a very tedious and tricky task!

I am grateful that I had the time also to clean my new car, and finish cleaning and preparing my old car for sale, as well as listing it on craigslist. I already have a buyer for it, after having listed it several hours ago! Yay!

I am grateful that it is now time to go to bed, because I am tired!

[The Freedom Train]

Today, I am grat fuel to be lying down right now.

I am grateful for a wonderful session with my friend.

I am grateful that my daughter is enjoying her theater program.

I am grateful for the reminder to double down on my meditation practice. I will need to find a way to make more time in my schedule than I currently have for my practice. It is very important.

I am grateful for a valuable lesson today in meeting people where they are, and in not taking on their stuff. It is frustrating to see how somebody could be helped when they are unwilling to take the initiative, but I have to learn to step back.

I am grateful for how much love and light my daughter carries in her heart. She is turning 13 years old soon and I am amazed.

[Catsquotl]

Today I am grateful for the freedom train who continually reminds me to count my blessings instead of the other things I tend to count..
:heart:

With Love
Eelco

[Michelle Marie]

Today I'm grateful that I saw my son, spoke on the phone to my sister, my brother, and my mother. We all live in different states, but I'm so grateful and excited that I will see them next week when I drive to Arizona.

I'm grateful for my car. I am grateful that I cleared out the last stuff I had to move over from my cabin.

I am grateful that I had a nice conversation with my ex-landlord and that we will be meeting up after my trip.

I am grateful for my friend Kathleen. I spoke to her today, and she is driving down to Arizona with me.

I am grateful for this forum and for the opportunity to share and focus on gratitude.

Sending lots of love :flower: :heart: :flower:
MM

[The Freedom Train]

Today I am grateful for the freedom train who continually reminds me to count my blessings instead of the other things I tend to count..
:heart:

With Love
Eelco

And I am grateful for your post, Catsquotl, because it has renewed my commitment to this thread. I thank you!

xoxo
Elizabeth

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Today I'm grateful that I saw my son, spoke on the phone to my sister, my brother, and my mother. We all live in different states, but I'm so grateful and excited that I will see them next week when I drive to Arizona.

I'm grateful for my car. I am grateful that I cleared out the last stuff I had to move over from my cabin.

I am grateful that I had a nice conversation with my ex-landlord and that we will be meeting up after my trip.

I am grateful for my friend Kathleen. I spoke to her today, and she is driving down to Arizona with me.

I am grateful for this forum and for the opportunity to share and focus on gratitude.

Sending lots of love :flower: :heart: :flower:
MM

Have fun in Arizona, that sounds exciting Michelle Marie!

I am grateful that your move is almost complete, congratulations!

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Today I am grateful for a free moment at work to post here on the forum.

I am grateful for the reminder yesterday to renew my commitment to my meditative practice, which seems to always fall by the wayside when I become busy and overwhelmed with work and responsibilities. 15 minutes a day. I must carve out the time for this daily. I am determined to find a way.

I am grateful for Project Avalon. Loving ya'll.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful today for the help of my therapist.

I am grateful today for the energy to wash the dishes when I came home from my therapy session.

I am grateful today that I sold my car, and I now have enough money to buy my daughter a birthday present.

I am grateful today that I am relatively healthy.

I am grateful today for my friend Suzanne, whose help has been invaluable to me.

[Ascension]

I am grateful for everyone who posted on the Silly Season thread, which for some silly reason, acted as a wake up call for me today.

A special thank you to Ernie Nemeth for his patience and guidance as I dove off the deep end.

Also, a huge thank you to Avalon as it has been a guiding hand and course corrector for me for many years.

[The Freedom Train]

Thank you, Ascension, I am grateful for your contribution to this thread!

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I am grateful for my daughter, who was born this day 13 years ago! Phew!!!

I am grateful that the birthday party I planned and oversaw yesterday went fairly smoothly, thank goodness!

I am grateful that my daughter was so appreciative of everything I did for her this weekend for her birthday.

I am grateful that it is now time to lie down in bed and rest!

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful that I finally got ready for my trip. My friend is here and we leave in the early morning.

I am grateful that my roommate checked my tires and put air in them.

I'm grateful that I found something to wear to my niece's wedding.

I'm grateful for all the food we have to take with us. We like healthy organic stuff. We have carrots and celery, soup and bread, juice and water, and chips and almonds. Oh, and chicken sandwiches.

I'm going to be grateful the whole time I'm gone, so if I don't have time to write, just remember I'm being grateful as I visit with family!

I'll be grateful to be in the sun! :sun:

MM :bearhug:

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that I finally got ready for my trip. My friend is here and we leave in the early morning.

I am grateful that my roommate checked my tires and put air in them.

I'm grateful that I found something to wear to my niece's wedding.

I'm grateful for all the food we have to take with us. We like healthy organic stuff. We have carrots and celery, soup and bread, juice and water, and chips and almonds. Oh, and chicken sandwiches.

I'm going to be grateful the whole time I'm gone, so if I don't have time to write, just remember I'm being grateful as I visit with family!

I'll be grateful to be in the sun! :sun:

MM :bearhug:

HAHAHA Michelle you are hilarious!

Of course it is clear that you live a life of gratitude! We all trust and know that you bless those around you with a loving presence, full of appreciation and care.

Your roommate sounds awesome! I am very happy that you have someone who helps you, and somebody who you can share and enjoy healthy food with! Truly this is a blessing! And your roommate is very lucky to have you as well!

I am grateful for the love you have in your life, and the love that you carry, Michelle! Thank you!!

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Today, I am grateful for the Sound healing thread I just read and contributed to on the forum here. It is such fantastic work!

I am very grateful for a new trend in my life, which is one of lifting, lightness, a feeling of energy and movement, of vitality and inner fortitude, of gratitude and of peaceful stillness. I am overjoyed. I am not sure what happened. Something just clicked inside of me. I am very grateful!!!

[The Freedom Train]

Tonight, I am grateful for learning about Pizzagate. It was what initially triggered my memory recall of what was done to me as a child. It has taken over a year to begin recovering those memories more fully, but it is a very healing and empowering process, and I could not have done it without the disturbing disclosure of the pizzagate movement.

I am also grateful for pinto beans, which are very tasty with tortilla chips.

[Flash]

I am grateful for Joe who kind of forced me to look inside myself

I am grateful for movies which provoke clear perspective on my past and great admiration for my courage, inner strenght and infinite love.

I am grateful for the exchange and support I have thanks to avalon members.

[Bob]

I am grateful to call Bill Ryan a friend.

I am grateful to know Paul.

I am grateful to be able to read all the wonderful observations about all who have contributed to this thread. The insights are beautiful beyond description - thank you all..

[onevoice]

I am grateful to be cancer free so that I can retrieve and relocate 8 CDs worth of MRI data to a new MRI facility closer to where I live.

I am grateful that our dear cat who most likely has incurable throat cancer has survived this long. Cats are the toughest animals I've experienced and in their own way have the most complex ways of showing their affection.

I am grateful for having faced my own near death and having second chance at life, which gives me courage to endure with our cat and face his end of life. This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

I am grateful for this forum and all the wonderful people I've met here and the support I've received.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for Joe who kind of forced me to look inside myself

I am grateful for movies which provoke clear perspective on my past and great admiration for my courage, inner strenght and infinite love.

I am grateful for the exchange and support I have thanks to avalon members.

I thank you, Flash, for expressing your gratitudes! I would love to see a list of some movie recommendations from you - movies that have awakened and inspired you. xoxo

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful to call Bill Ryan a friend.

I am grateful to know Paul.

I am grateful to be able to read all the wonderful observations about all who have contributed to this thread. The insights are beautiful beyond description - thank you all..

Bob, I am so grateful for your appreciation of this thread! It has, again, renewed my commitment to maintaining it. At times, I have started to feel a little self-conscious, and wondered if people were annoyed by it for some reason. But responses like yours reaffirm my feelings that creating and maintaining the thread is indeed of benefit to the PA community, and it makes me very glad to know!

I thank you, Bob, for expressing your gratitude!

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful to be cancer free so that I can retrieve and relocate 8 CDs worth of MRI data to a new MRI facility closer to where I live.

I am grateful that our dear cat who most likely has incurable throat cancer has survived this long. Cats are the toughest animals I've experienced and in their own way have the most complex ways of showing their affection.

I am grateful for having faced my own near death and having second chance at life, which gives me courage to endure with our cat and face his end of life. This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

I am grateful for this forum and all the wonderful people I've met here and the support I've received.

I am so grateful for your ability to reflect and find gratitude concerning your dear one's sickness. It is very clear that you have such a unique and special bond with your cat, it is very moving to read about your love and how much their sickness wieghs on your mind and your heart. I send you both my love!

I am also grateful for your near death experience, as it not only deepened your understanding of your existence here, but also has enabled the enjoyment of your continued company in the physical for the rest of us!

[Flash]

I am grateful for Joe who kind of forced me to look inside myself

I am grateful for movies which provoke clear perspective on my past and great admiration for my courage, inner strenght and infinite love.

I am grateful for the exchange and support I have thanks to avalon members.

I thank you, Flash, for expressing your gratitudes! I would love to see a list of some movie recommendations from you - movies that have awakened and inspired you. xoxo

I would be very surprised if you want to see the movie in question, which allowed me to see my past with a clearer perspective - and even from that perspective, I know that what I lived was nothing compared with what others have to go through. This is definitely NOT an inspirational movie. But it was appropriate for me - although I have not finished it yet, just could not yet, emotionally.

But, if curiosity has grabbed you, here it is:

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?30405-Here-and-Now...What-s-Happening&p=1216876&viewfull=1#post1216876

Today I am grateful for something very materialistic, which I have to find the monthly money for (but got it at zero percent interest rate and with rebate), I got a new car yesterday. It may be my last car ever, if I extend its life beyond the reasonable, who knows (age hitting).

Other movies recommandations: well, there are many really, but mostly masters in some ways, such as Mooji, Dalai Lama, and many more, which you could find in Chris' thread here http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?860-Enlightenment-and-related-matters.&highlight=enlightenment

[The Freedom Train]

Today I am grateful that I am finding new ways to gather my strengths, and to continue my commitment to myself in healing.

I am grateful that I continue to strive for excellence is keeping my agreements with others, and also for the realization that I need to be as committed to fulfilling the agreements I make with myself.

I am grateful to have some free time to be able to post earlier in the day today and to participate in some of the other threads that I am interested in. I don't always have the time for that.

I am grateful for all that has happened to me, and all of the attacks, oppression, and abuse. I am finding such inner strength within me, and with each wave of attack, I find that I only get stronger because of it. My ability to be at peace in the center of chaos, to transmute dense and negative energies, and to heal the world around me increases as I myself heal. I am healing, and I am so grateful for it.

[meeradas]

I am most grateful for

zero oncoming traffic in those 180+ degree hairpin curves which i didn't take correctly today...

and that i will see Sstarss (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?23174-Sstarss)once again...

and that there is a benevolent force behind everything, even if "the cover looks odd".

[The Freedom Train]

I would be very surprised if you want to see the movie in question, which allowed me to see my past with a clearer perspective - and even from that perspective, I know that what I lived was nothing compared with what others have to go through. This is definitely NOT an inspirational movie. But it was appropriate for me - although I have not finished it yet, just could not yet, emotionally.

But, if curiosity has grabbed you, here it is:

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?30405-Here-and-Now...What-s-Happening&p=1216876&viewfull=1#post1216876

Today I am grateful for something very materialistic, which I have to find the monthly money for (but got it at zero percent interest rate and with rebate), I got a new car yesterday. It may be my last car ever, if I extend its life beyond the reasonable, who knows (age hitting)

Of course Flash, I had to go straight to your link, and read your post there. It was incredibly moving for me, and reaffirming of our kinship and sisterhood. I am grateful for our connection on the forum, for our camaraderie and for our strength in solidarity.

I am so very grateful to learn of your new car! Congratulations! Certainly, it is such an important and necessary thing to have for many of us, and I do hope so very much that it will behave for you and last for many years! I know that you will absolutely have no problem in making the payments. I am certain of that.

I am also grateful to you for sharing the movie link - I look forward to exploring them!

[The Freedom Train]

I am most grateful for

zero oncoming traffic in those 180+ degree hairpin curves which i didn't take correctly today...

and that i will see Sstarss (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/member.php?23174-Sstarss)once again, tomorrow...

and that there is a benevolent force behind everything, even if "the cover looks odd".

I am very grateful that you did not have a head-on collision, and that you are still alive and kicking to contribute so beautifully to the forum!

Your meeting with Sstarss sounds exciting! I am so grateful and happy for you both!

I love what you say about a benevolent force - a friend told me one of her favorite John Lennon quotes,

"If it's not okay, it's not the end" - which I really appreciate, and it reminds me of what you said.

Of course, it must be taken in a macrocosmic context, seeing as how not all ( or maybe even most) microcosmic endings are hunky dory.

The idea that we are, collectively, on a positive trajectory for the betterment of all beings is an idea that I find worthy and comforting. It perhaps gives sense to what I would otherwise consider needless suffering. Not that I consider suffering to be necessary, but if it is an inevitable by-product of freeing ourselves from slavery that has lasted, possibly, aeons - then I say I am glad to offer myself up for that task.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful today for quiet time, to unwind, relax, and to ponder. I thrive in solitude, and in silence. Now is a gift, a time I will utilize for allowing what intends to be in my life, for my own healing journey, and beyond.

I am grateful for my connection with Jesus Christ, who came to me once in a dream when I was bedridden with crippling depression and self loathing during my pregnancy. I will never forget the sacred heart with dancing flames on his chest, nor the impact of the simple words he expressed to me - "I am so proud of you, Elizabeth."

I am so very grateful for your love, Jesus. Thank you for always being there.

[Bob]

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[The Freedom Train]

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Thank you Bob! This is beautiful. :)

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I am grateful for the excellent conversation I had with my brother in the wee hours of the morning.

I am grateful for the time to rest and reflect.

I am grateful for the time to prepare food for the coming week.

I am grateful for my high school friend, who has always loved me unconditionally. I just recently found out that she is getting married and I am so happy for her!

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that I got so much done today, including filling up my water jugs at the spring with my brother, taking out the recycling and the compost, and doing five loads of laundry.

I am grateful that both my daughter and my brother like the chicken gravy I made for them.

I am grateful for Easter.

I am grateful for my brother's love and for the commonalities we share, in our energetic awareness and abilities, our depth, and our intuitive capacities.

I am grateful that my daughter is back home, and that I could surprise her with some daffodils and Easter bread.

I am grateful that my brother carried all the water jugs into the car and into our apartment for me. This is a huge help!

I am grateful for the opportunity to pick up a ton of garbage that has been blown by the wind and strewn all around the dumpster in my apartment complex.

[The Freedom Train]

Tonight, I am grateful that my brother doesn't have strep throat.

I am grateful that my daughter and I have time to work on her spanish homework together.

I am grateful that my friend John was very happy about his gift of fermented ginger carrot slaw - I gave him an enormous glass jar of it for his birthday.

I am very grateful that my friend John is lending me a BioGenesis multi-colored pyramid to bring to work.

[Flash]

I am happy to have seen one brother and my sister and some nephews and nieces at home yesterday for easter. It was a quite pleasant time.

I am grateful for the memory of my mom and the help she gave me when alive and even now.

I am grateful for a pack of great ladies I am making friend with in my "arrondissement"/neighborhood. I never had time to socialize locally before, I am happy to do it now.

I am grateful to finally start doing some sport again, regularly, to put myself back in shape as much as possible.

I am very grateful my Spanish skills are back - now I just need to sharpen the grammar a bit.

[onevoice]

I am very grateful that my friend John is lending me a BioGenesis multi-colored pyramid to bring to work.

My sister uses whole set of BioGenesis crystals in her healing work.

I am grateful for the Wing of Genesis to make healthy water for our family to drink, and to remove obstructions in life.

[The Freedom Train]

I am happy to have seen one brother and my sister and some nephews and nieces at home yesterday for easter. It was a quite pleasant time.

I am grateful for the memory of my mom and the help she gave me when alive and even now.

I am grateful for a pack of great ladies I am making friend with in my "arrondissement"/neighborhood. I never had time to socialize locally before, I am happy to do it now.

I am grateful to finally start doing some sport again, regularly, to put myself back in shape as much as possible.

I am very grateful my Spanish skills are back - now I just need to sharpen the grammar a bit.

I am grateful that you have some pleasant things happening in your life, Flash! You deserve all the best that life has to offer!

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I am very grateful that my friend John is lending me a BioGenesis multi-colored pyramid to bring to work.

My sister uses whole set of BioGenesis crystals in her healing work.

I am grateful for the Wing of Genesis to make healthy water for our family to drink, and to remove obstructions in life.

Yeah BioGenesis tools are awesome! I am so grateful to have met my friend John, who introduced me to a whole world of energy that I had never known until then - electro-medicine, dowsing, various energy tools and endless techniques and teachers.

I am grateful that you have a Wings of Genesis, onevoice! You are definitely putting it to good use, and we are all benefiting as a result of your applied awareness!

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Tonight, I am grateful that I still have a job.

I am also grateful that my brother has begun a journey of self exploration and meditation. He is very energetically aware and sensitive, and I believe that he has just been called to walk the path of the warrior. I hope to help and guide him, as it is a path I have been walking for some years now.

[The Freedom Train]

Tonight, I am looking back on a meditation I did yesterday and am very grateful for the result. I appear to have banished an attachment that had been the root cause of a very uncomfortable pain in my tailbone. I thought it was from sitting for long hours at the computer at work. However, now that I have cleared what I realize was the primary cause of my discomfort, the pain has been alleviated. It felt like I had bruised my tailbone, and sitting down or standing up were painful for me.

I am grateful for my ability to stand up for myself in the face of negativity, and to communicate my feelings and thoughts as needed.

[Flash]

Tonight, I am looking back on a meditation I did yesterday and am very grateful for the result. I appear to have banished an attachment that had been the root cause of a very uncomfortable pain in my tailbone. I thought it was from sitting for long hours at the computer at work. However, now that I have cleared what I realize was the primary cause of my discomfort, the pain has been alleviated. It felt like I had bruised my tailbone, and sitting down or standing up were painful for me.

I am grateful for my ability to stand up for myself in the face of negativity, and to communicate my feelings and thoughts as needed.

I am grateful for your presence and your kinship The Freedom Train.

Your gracious life sharing are helping me greatly. We, in difficult situations, often feel alone, even years after the event. Having others like you sharing with me makes it more bearable.

Thank you

[onevoice]

I am grateful that our Internist Specialty Veterinarian was able to sew the feeding tube for our cat after it had come off. The feeding tube came off after our cat was coughing up some blood. After we arrived at the clinic after 45 minute drive without an appointment, we were informed that the on-call Emergency Veterinarian would just inject 48 hour pain medication to make our cat comfortable and we would have to bring him tomorrow for our regular Internist veterinarian to sew the feeding tube back onto our cat. So we waited for the on-call veterinarian to inject the pain medication. After waiting for 30 minutes, our regular Internist Specialty Veterinarian came out and told us that he was able to attend to our cat in between his appointments, x-ray his feeding tube to ensure it was inserted properly, and sewed it back into his neck.

Our Internist Specialty Veterinarian discussed our cat's situation and let us know that he was ready to do whatever the next step is needed by our cat. The cancer has now has spread to affect his right eye so that the pupil stays dilated and the eyelids stays open all the time.

I am also grateful that the clinic only charged us for the pain medication injection and not for the x-ray or sewing the feeding tube back on. Our Internist Specialty Veterinarian has had to do this several times already without charging to sew the feeding tube back on.

I am grateful that everyone at the clinic is so compassionate and the clinic are very reasonable for charging us fees for services rendered.

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful to be back home. :star:

I have gardens full of gratitude for all the people, places, conversations, hugs, memories, smiles, food and precious moments that I experienced on my trip.

I am grateful for my niece and her new husband and for all that they share.

I am grateful for all the love that was evident at all of the wedding events, meals, greetings, and goodbyes amongst all my family all people who gathered for my niece's wedding.

I am grateful for the perfect weather and the perfect trip. :sun:

Oh, great gratitude to all! :)
MM

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful for your presence and your kinship The Freedom Train.

Your gracious life sharing are helping me greatly. We, in difficult situations, often feel alone, even years after the event. Having others like you sharing with me makes it more bearable.

Thank you

This is exactly how I feel about you, Flash!!

I am grateful that we mirror each other so well, and are both benefitting so highly from each other's insight and support. We are so blessed to be able to connect here.

Thank you, I love you.

[The Freedom Train]

I am grateful that everyone at the clinic is so compassionate and the clinic are very reasonable for charging us fees for services rendered.

I, too, am grateful for the compassionate circle of caregivers supporting your family as your cat's illness progresses.

I am so very sorry that your cat is so ill. My heart goes out to you both.

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I am grateful to be back home. :star:

I have gardens full of gratitude for all the people, places, conversations, hugs, memories, smiles, food and precious moments that I experienced on my trip.

I am grateful for my niece and her new husband and for all that they share.

I am grateful for all the love that was evident at all of the wedding events, meals, greetings, and goodbyes amongst all my family all people who gathered for my niece's wedding.

I am grateful for the perfect weather and the perfect trip. :sun:

Oh, great gratitude to all! :)
MM

Your trip sounds lovely Michelle!

I am very grateful that you had such a great trip, and were surrounded by happy people full of love. I can't think of anything finer than spreading the love and good vibes around.

[The Freedom Train]

Tonight I am grateful that my friend has allowed me to keep the multicolored pyramid as a birthday present.

I am grateful that my boss has not fired me yet, and that he is becoming slightly more courteous.

I am grateful that I have found the time and energy to double up my efforts in cleaning the house and preparing food.

[Loren]

I like this post although I would use the word "Appreciate" Grateful implies that you are coming from a place of lack or what you didn't have ,to be grateful for something. Just me though

[Flash]

I like this post although I would use the word "Appreciate" Grateful implies that you are coming from a place of lack or what you didn't have ,to be grateful for something. Just me though

Hum... i had interpreted grateful as having a strong appreciation for what i am grateful of, there were no lacking in my mind

Am I wrong in the definition of grateful??

[Ron Mauer Sr]

I am grateful for every moment that I feel good.
And there is much that contributes to my feeling good.

[Hazelfern]

I am skipping ahead, my apologies.
I am grateful that I have bed and a roof.

Peace begins with enough for all.

[onevoice]

I like this post although I would use the word "Appreciate" Grateful implies that you are coming from a place of lack or what you didn't have ,to be grateful for something. Just me though

Hum... i had interpreted grateful as having a strong appreciation for what i am grateful of, there were no lacking in my mind

Am I wrong in the definition of grateful??

I agree with you Flash, when I'm grateful, there is more emotional depth to it than the feeling of appreciation. To me, appreciation is more in the mind than heart, while being grateful is more in the heart than mind.

[Michelle Marie]

I am grateful for another perfect day.

I am grateful for a walk in the sun. :sun:

I am grateful for deep heartfelt sharing and the hugs I shared today. :luv:

I am grateful to share perspectives.

I am grateful that I met 2 new people today. :grouphug:

I am grateful for my son and the skills he has that are helping me a project.

I am grateful for this forum and I love the caring and sharing here. :bearhug:

I am grateful for all that I learn on this forum and on the Internet.

I am grateful for a happy day! :flower:

I am grateful for all of the beautiful blossoms and flowers.

I am grateful that I live in a small peaceful town. :hippie:

I'm grateful for my friend that I took a walk with yesterday.

I appreciate being able to express gratitude with other grateful people on this thread.

Thank you :heart: every one.

:)
MM

[Iloveyou]

I am grateful to be an eternal spirit that has already lived in many worlds and walked in many different shoes.

I am grateful to inhabit this body at this point in time. I am grateful to know that I‘m not limited to that.

I am grateful to remember that I‘m not alone. I am grateful for that indestructible knowledge inside of me.

[onevoice]

I am grateful that our cat that we rescued from a storm drain in our back yard has shared 10 years of life, and after a long courageous battle with oral cancer, he has passed on to a better place.

I am grateful for all the wonderful memories our cat gave us, he was truly like a son to us.

[Loren]

I'm splitting hairs here. Often, not always, we use grateful about a struggle or difficulty that we have over come, happy that you are no longer in the struggle but it's still dominant vibration.The vibration still implies a bit about the struggle as appreciation is all about who you have become, a state of appreciation is a state of love.One is more conditional one is more unconditional.

[Flash]

Yes you are splitting hair with your own perception of the word and your own perception of the vibrations you yourself make it carry.

I do not have these perceptions and do not wish to endorse the vibration you did endorse. You realise this is your own making, don’t you?

So, I will go on with gratitude as per the dictionary definition to start with, and the nice vibration I always thought it carries

Up to you if you want to keep or change your own perception/interpretation

Come on Loren, gratitude is gratitude, a thank note to the universe (or to others), it is not relief, it has such a nice color in itself


I'm splitting hairs here. Often, not always, we use grateful about a struggle or difficulty that we have over come, happy that you are no longer in the struggle but it's still dominant vibration.The vibration still implies a bit about the struggle as appreciation is all about who you have become, a state of appreciation is a state of love.One is more conditional one is more unconditional.

[Bill Ryan]

Forgive me for this very trivial contribution, but it's quite real. :)

Last week I set off for a mountain hike with my dog Mara, but we were stymied by a huge heavy-rain washout in the dirt road leading to the trailhead. I was super-disappointed, because I had a goal in mind, but I either had to head home again, two hours away, or find an alternative.

I settled on another trail that I had no idea about, and had always driven past. I was feeling disgruntled about the entire thing. But Mara was SO happy to get out of the vehicle and gallop off down the trail, exploring every new thing that she found. It was inspiring. She was REALLY grateful to be out there in the wilderness. She didn't care where it was. :) (Dogs don't have goals!)

I really learned from that, consciously, at the time. I paid attention to it all... how she was feeling, and how I was, burdened by the load of being human. And the epilogue? We BOTH had a very wonderful day.

:star:

[greybeard]

Our neighbor had a stroke and is in hospital so Im looking after his cat.
He is so pleased to see me or rather the food --there is now a food que two seagulls stand a few yards back in hope.
The cat is too old to be chasing them.
However I find the pantomime enjoyable.

I have a gratitude "list" I pray this every night.
The more gratitude I have, the more peacful my mental state .
I rarely get stressed now because of the simple spiritual "practices"--the silence of mind is something I am truly grateful to have.

Chris

[Hazelfern]

Forgive me for this very trivial contribution, but it's quite real. :)

Last week I set off for a mountain hike with my dog Mara, but we were stymied by a huge heavy-rain washout in the dirt road leading to the trailhead. I was super-disappointed, because I had a goal in mind, but I either had to head home again, two hours away, or find an alternative.

I settled on another trail that I had no idea about, and had always driven past. I was feeling disgruntled about the entire thing. But Mara was SO happy to get out of the vehicle and gallop off down the trail, exploring every new thing that she found. It was inspiring. She was REALLY grateful to be out there in the wilderness. She didn't care where it was. :) (Dogs don't have goals!)

I really learned from that, consciously, at the time. I paid attention to it all... how she was feeling, and how I was, burdened by the load of being human. And the epilogue? We BOTH had a very wonderful day.

:star:

Nothing you relate to us is trivial. You are an inspiration. I admire your get up and go. And after all....

[Michelle Marie]

It's nice to open up to other's perspectives. Being in Mara 's essence of playful happiness sounds like an uplifting and fun experience. I appreciate hearing about it.

I am grateful for my family, and I'm still feeling the energy of my trip as I review photos and create music videos to share with them. I sent some cards today expressing my appreciation to let them know how much I love and value them.

I am grateful that I got a nice walk in today. I'm grateful for the fresh air and exercise.

I'm grateful for the food I'm eating right now--a salad and sandwich. I know I'll be fasting by the end of the month, and so I really appreciate "eating days"!

I'm really grateful for everything I have: home, hot water, ability to cook, electricity, cold water (any water!), cozy clothes and blankets. My appreciation has increased because I went through some hard times and it is now impossible to take things for granted. I am even grateful for the difficulties because they made me more appreciative.

Last year I lost my little girl kitty. It broke my heart. I appreciate all the time I had with her, and also the empathy I feel for Onevoice, because otherwise I would not have known how that really feels. I am grateful for my feelings because, to me, it really puts me in touch with Real Reality.

I am grateful for being able to share my feelings and thoughts here on this forum, and especially to focus on gratitude on this thread. What a great focus!

Lots of love to all,
:heart:
MM

[onevoice]

I am grateful for the co-founder of Longevitology to teach the beginner and the intermediate class sessions of Longevitology in this area. Longevitology is a system healing similar to Reiki Healing, where healing energy is transmitted to a patient through specific placement of hands on certain Chakra and the other locations on the body.

I am grateful that my wife's best friend was able to fly up and volunteer to assist in the Longevitology sessions.

I am grateful that my wife's best friend will be able to spend the week with us and more friends will be joining us at the end of the week.

[Michelle Marie]

I'm grateful for my friend :heart: who loves to help people and who asked me to join her to assist a girl in need.

I'm grateful that after our visit the girl felt much better. She had been through a lot and had suffered greatly. She was losing her will to live. Today, after our session with her, she seemed happy and encouraged and ready to move forward.

I'm grateful that we are getting rain. :rain: We need it.

I'm grateful for the support of my son in converting files so I can make videos

I'm grateful for the positive, uplifting conversations here on PA and the warm feeling of friendship. :bearhug:

I'm grateful for this thread and Freedom Train for helping me to focus on gratitude.

Being thankful for everything really transforms outcomes. It's miraculous! :star:

MM :luv:

[Valerie Villars]

I am grateful for the musicians who create beautiful music. It helped and does help me not only keep my sanity, but reminds me of the beauty of life.

[Anka]

I am grateful for this thread.

I am grateful for my new friends and the people around me.
I am grateful that I can share my unconditional love.
I am grateful for our spiritual freedom.
I am grateful for Nature, grass and starry sky, rain, sunlight, crystal clear and fresh water.
I am grateful for the health of our children.
I am grateful for music, flowers, sweets and coffee.
I am grateful that I can feed two cats.
I am grateful to have discovered what I want to do in life;
I can blow in the candles on the cake and I have the freedom to make any wish I want.
I am grateful that I can receive when I want a glass of red wine, a pleasant conversation and a sincere hug.

I am grateful to all those who continue to express their gratitude!:flower:

[Zirconian]

I am truly grateful for laughter. To hear it and to be part of it.:heart:

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[Zirconian]

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[Guru Know It All.]

I am grateful for the Attitude of Gratitude.
Always Us Living Love.

[Ernie Nemeth]

I am grateful for you!

I am grateful for this world that has taught me to never believe anything anyone who claims authority ever says.

It has allowed me the space to learn how to think and how to reach my own decisions.

Unfortunately, having to rely solely on myself has led to many wrong conclusions and incorrect courses of action.

But there is always you. Just when I need a friend, there you are again!



You

Totter through the tall grass
Barefoot
Without a care
It's like walking on air!
But if I should fall down
Stub my toe
Skin my knee
And there you'll be.

Soon I'm riding my bike
Carefree
Gliding on air
The wind whipping my hair.

Time flies
Wait a minute
Just when I need a friend
There you are again.

You.

Traffic jam makes me late
Stressed out
Tired and owed
Less than I can afford.
Still I must pay my bills
Feed the kids
Buy some gas
And parking pass.

Then the kids are all grown
Freedom
Silence as sold
Soon gets wistful and old.

You are Life's true purpose
Just when I need a friend
There you are again.

You.

As I go through the years
Faster
Scenes start to blur
My emotions astir.
I find love then it's gone
Things go right
Then go wrong
And life goes on.

Now I relive those times
Wistful
Different place
Same life with a new face.

You are life's one constant
Just when I need a friend
There you are again.

You.

Everywhere that I go
There you always are.

[Hym]

And You, Ernie......
That Is Beautiful ! ! !

Ehk Ong Kaar Suht-ih Goor Pruhshaad,
In This One Creation, Truth Is The Blessing,

Sut-ih Goor Pruhshaad Ehk Ong Kaar.......
Truth Is The Blessing In This One Creation......

And most of it comes from Friends....

Pruhshaad Is This Sweetness....
It's presence is everywhere we see the Blessings.....

[Ernie Nemeth]

You are the universe,
I am its muse...