30 Days of Gratitude

As we move into a season of cool weather and special holidays perhaps we can take a moment each day to reflect on our abundance and the precious gifts we have been given.  With poverty, hardship and even the natural disasters that touch us each day we cannot ignore even the smallest blessings.  Challenge your children and coworkers to do the same.  Be a catalyst not for change, but for insight and wisdom.  For this wisdom will come to bring understanding.  With this understanding, we will find peace and infinite love.

 

gratitude: \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

 : the state of being grateful : thankfulness

Consider these questions as you reflect each day:

• How many TV's do you have? How often to you throw out electronics for something new?
• Do you have a running vehicle?  Do you have more than one?
• Is your food pantry full?  How much food do you throw away each day? When is the last time you donated food?
• How many coats do you have?  Is your closet full?
• When is the last time you gazed up at the roof over your head each night?  
• Do you run the water when you brush your teeth?  Do you ever look at the clarity of the water that comes out of your faucet?
• How many times a week do you buy coffee?
• How many times a week do you eat out?
• How many blankets do you have in your residence?  
• Do you have access to medical care?

After pondering these questions, perhaps your pen will flow with great ease.  And perhaps your list will continue past 30 days...

May we humbly pray for continued peace, health, happiness and prosperity for all mankind. 

Namaste ~ MJ