After I began having profound spiritual experiences years ago, I felt a sense of profound peace most of the time but there were days that I was filled with fear. I would meditate, write, read and pray but sometimes I just couldn’t find my way out of the darkness. When this happened, I would arm myself with a pocket of tissues and just start walking. I walked with the intention that I would continue until I could feel a sense of the Presence again. I called them gratitude walks.
I had very, very little from a material perspective at the time–if I had a pocket of change, I had a lot of money. I didn’t have a home, per se, but rather stayed wherever I was led, and had just a few bags of clothing and things. So when I would embark on these walks, finding things to be grateful for could be very challenging as there were times I was filled with terror, not knowing where my next meal would come from or how my needs would be met. As hard as it was, I would just start expressing gratitude for anything I could think of.
“Thank you for these shoes.”
“Thank you for these shoelaces.”
“Thank you for this sidewalk.”
I walked expressing gratitude for anything and everything I could think of until II was so filled with a sense of gratitude that I would end up snot crying.
Yes, I was that woman, walking, talking to herself, and blubbering like a baby. I’m not sure which was the greater miracle–that I would always move from a place of deep fear to profound peace and gratitude, or that I wasn’t carted away in a straight jacket. xo
Thank you ! You are the sunshine in my day. The right recipe a little serious with a little “don’t take yourself so serious” attitude! I love it so grateful someone sent you to me!
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This is a tender reminder of all that we have that we do not recognize when we are walking in the dark.
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You are an inspiration and an uplifting force!!! 💗💗💗💗💗🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much for the POSITIVENESS you put into my days!!💗🌟💗🌟💗💗
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You need to get a Bluetooth earpiece so it doesn’t appear your talking to yourself. Lol
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You have been blessed The Lord heard your plea and stretched out His hand to lift you up and out of an extreme tribulation, Showing forth gratitude for the tender mercies He has shown and recognizing the smallest of blessings is a gift sweet girl. Keep moving forward…
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That was a beautiful story. So happy that you hung in there and that you’re doing better. Thanks for being you.
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Thank you for sharing your lessons with all of us. You went through an awfully tough school to learn them. I am grateful you made it through that to share what you learned, and you didn’t slide down the “slippery slope” that was possible in the circumstances that you have been in. Your positive words, cheerful artwork, and lessons from the heart are uplifting every day. Keep listening to your Guides, and be blessed.
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In my journey of illness I find gratitude for the little things everyday. Your talents and shared experience have helped me so much I am grateful for you and the pup everyday for the inspiration! You keep me going in a positive direction. Thank you 😊
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So brave! And thank you for sharing and encouraging us! ✨
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Wow. You are to be admired ❤️
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Sincere gratitude for your creations and sharing your journey! TW
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Life can be very hard some days more than others. I am thankful for what I have now and pray for the future.
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