Gratitude-Day 11

November 11th is a National Day of Observance for Veterans of the United States of America.

With Respect Honor and Gratitude, Thank You to All Who Serve.

Gratitude-Day 10

This morning and yesterday morning just before I woke up, still in that in between place, I saw a cup.  Nothing particular about the cup.  Just sitting there.  Nothing appeared to be in the cup.  Didn't feel any negative connotation about the cup.  Cups symbolically could be a well house of emotion, intuition, feelings. Nope, still nothing.  Gratitude is where my thoughts have been focused on; is my cup empty?  Nope, that's not it.

I saw a quote on a marquee two days ago, "What if you woke up today with only the things you were for grateful yesterday." I looked it up on internet to see who quoted this and found a second similar quote.  "What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday." Today every time I think of something that I am grateful, in the cup it goes. Sunshine, food, library books, hawks on the wing, found pennies.  I am sure by days end, My Cup Will Be Overflowing.

Gratitude-Day 9

Feeling sluggish this morning.  These are the kind of mornings that can throw you off track, and exactly the time to refocus and not drift.  I am grateful that I am up and moving this morning.  I got myself out of bed and up and dressed, this in itself is a huge blessing.  In a bit when I am done with this post, I will go have a bowl of cereal. Something I normally just take for granted, but the fact that I have food in my house, I have a house with a refrigerator that keeps the milk from spoiling, and I have the means/money to pay for house, refrigerator, cereal, milk are all things to be very grateful for.

Louise L Hay is one my teachers.  I was introduced to her writings some years back.  I have been getting her Affirmations desktop calendar for a number of years and this happened to be the quote for the day. This is exactly the affirmation I need to repeat to myself throughout the day.  "Every day brings me more and more to be grateful for.  Thank you, Life!"

Gratitude-Day 8

Second week of this month long journey of gratitude.  Really paying attention to what blessings I have. I just thought of the saying, "What You Focus On Expands."  Gratitude helps me focus on the abundance in my life, and away from the mindset of lack.  The more I acknowledge the blessings and abundance in my life the more aware I am of... everything. 

I started painting rocks awhile back.  I saw a book on them at library years ago and thought why not give it a try.  I didn't do much about it until recently.  I am not really artistic, can't hardly paint a stick person; this I can do and I enjoy.  Painting calms my mind, which is sort of a meditation.  I give them out to people or just leave them in different places around town.  Painting, gratitude, love, joy, peace, forgive, smile, and more also brings those emotions to front and center and so I think more of Love, Joy, Peace, Smiling, Forgiving, and Gratitude,  The "What You Focus On Expands" is more apparent in my Life.  Thanks to the Great Mother Earth for rocks and oh so much more. 

Gratitude-Day 7

Waking up late this morning.  A luxury that is wonderful.  It is a little chilly this Saturday morning and I am grateful that I have a home and a comfortable bed to sleep in. I woke up thinking about my Healing Angel.  She came and was helping me do some energy work during the night.  The day before I was hurt I drew the card below.  Thursday March 1, 2012 - Healing Healed Healer.  I found my journal with my note on the card months later after returning home from recovery.

Months after I was hurt I spent time with a Energy Healer that felt the presence of a Angel that came through in a deep purple color ray.  I had still not found that note and when I did I was in awe.  She came through just prior to my accident and was with me through it all, then and now. My journey from the trauma continues and I am so grateful for the healing energy that surrounds me, now and then.  I/We are never alone, our Angles, Guides, and Guardians are always with us.  Thank Goodness.

Card is from Doreen Virtues- MAGICAL MESSAGES from the fairies, Oracle Cards.

Gratitude-Day 6

It is raining this morning and with the rain cooler air will be moving in.  Change is good.  Warm weather the last few days has been a real treat in November.  I am happy with the rainy day and grateful for the rain.  We were in a bit of mild drought here but rain helps to moderate that and will moisten the earth so we can plant our gardens next spring. 
 

Rain is truly a blessing.  Clears the air, waters the great earth, and relaxes my soul.  In stillness I can sit and listen to the rain and it does calm me.  So calm is good.  Rain is good.  Life is good.


I grabbed this picture off the internet. Thank you for the quote from whomever wrote and posted it.

Gratitude-Day 5

I am so grateful for the assistance I receive along the way.  Family, Friends, Acquaintances.  Also, Angels, Guides, and Guardians.  Guides, Guardians, and Angels are always with me and for a lot of years I was not aware they were there.  I know now that assistance has always been there and I was not paying attention, I do now.

Sometimes when I look at the sky and I see rays of light streaming out from the clouds, I acknowledge the Divine presence all around.  Angels of Light.  Whispers in the wind.  A scent of something familiar to comfort me in the moment.  A hand gently supporting me when I need assistance. I am very grateful for the help, comfort, and assistance when given.  I acknowledge that Angels were with me on the side of the interstate on that day in 2012.  They assisted with rescue, healing, and still with me on my journey. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Art work from Doreen Virtue's Magical Messages Card Deck.