There’s certainly no bad time to be grateful but the time we need it most is often when we feel most challenged. No matter how dark the clouds in life, the sun beyond them never stops shining and one thing that will help dissipate them is gratitude.
Years ago I used to go on what I called gratitude walks. It was a time that I literally had nothing–no money, no home, no job, no car, no cookies! As a result of some profound spiritual experiences during this time, I also felt a sense of inner fullness unlike anything I can describe. But there were many times when I didn’t know where my next meal would come from and I would panic.
Sometimes when I felt most afraid I would just start walking giving thanks for anything and everything I could think of. “Thank you for these shoelaces. Thank you for this sidewalk for me to walk on. Thank you for the blue sky to remind me of limitlessness. Thank you for the trees gently dancing with me. Thank you for the cars that help people to do wonderful things. Thank you that I am never alone. Thank you that even though I can’t see it right now, I am infinitely cared for.” However long it would take, I would walk until I was crying because my heart was so filled with gratitude.
It’s impossible to feel truly grateful and angry, sad, afraid or alone. Gratitude is the sun and when we are determined to not let those pesky clouds stop us from seeing it, they will part.
Note: I always had everything I needed during this period of transition. They just didn’t come in the way that I was used to and often came in very unexpected and miraculous ways.
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You are so insightful and express your thoughts so eloquently! Thank you & may God bless you. Your sharing helps ME and I’m sure many others!
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Love all your post I so enjoy and look forward to reading them every day. Merry Christmas and have a wonderful 2019 New Year.
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Gratitude is the attitude, thank you
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What an inspiring message. It’s so easy to get caught up in the negatives, that you forget the positives. Thank you for reminding me that, no matter what, there’s always something to be thankful for.
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Someday, I would love to hear your life story
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Thank you for sharing this. My husband and I do “20 Things I’m Grateful For” on our walks. It helps to center us and keep in the forefront of our lives, how truly blessed we are in spite of how circumstances look.
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I am going through a time of transition at the moment. I lost my job in the middle of October after 18 years there. I am afraid right now that i won’t be able to find another job, (I’m 52), to support myself. It’s only me. I will make a conscious effort to find gratitude every day. Usually i’m a positive person. Soon my severence will run out and my insurance ends at the end of January. For sure your inspirational messages help me during this difficult time in my life. Thank you! Claudia
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This is so timely – thank you so much 💕
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Thank you for your transparency and willingness to share. You have provided a most wonderful reminder for me today- a message directly from your heart to my soul.
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Thank you💕
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Bless you for this reminder at this time…..
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The gratitude is easy when things are going well…much different when things are off-kilter, according to your perception. But, if you can get there frequently, sincerely and go there every day, your world can be transformed. Later, when the shift occurs you can realize how far you came and the gratitude felt is even greater.
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Your expressions of gratitude are oh, so true. Expressing your cares, and concerns to Jesus really helps change our perspective on the troubles we are facing. Just talk to Him and it lifts my spirits and helps the day run smoother!
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This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We all have so much to be grateful for💕
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