Practicing mindfulness of gratitude consistently leads to a direct experience of being connected to life and the realization that there is a larger context in which your personal story is unfolding. Being relieved of the endless wants and worries of your life’s drama, even temporarily, is liberating. Cultivating thankfulness for being part of life blossoms into a feeling of being blessed, not in the sense of winning the lottery, but in a more refined appreciation for the interdependent nature of life. It also elicits feelings of generosity, which create further joy. Gratitude can soften a heart that has become too guarded, and it builds the capacity for forgiveness, which creates the clarity of mind that is ideal for spiritual development.
~ Phillip Moffitt
(Yoga Journal, July-August 2002)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you, Laurie.
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Just started typing and it’s sent already. But interesting the word ‘Be’ shows up. Anyway, thanks for this post calling us to “Be thankful”. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Barbara! 🙂
Yes, Arti, simple free being is definitley a blessing. 🙂 Hope you had a very warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.
I’m thankful to have you as my friend. Happy T-day!
Me, too! 🙂 Friendship is a special gift and I treasure mine with you.
I love, love, love that painting, Barbara!
Thank you, Val! I love the expression on her face…
Wonderful quote and painting, Barbara. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🙂
Thank you, Robin! Tim & I had a nice Thanksgiving, Skyping with the kids. 🙂