Conversation – 15

An Experiment in Gratitude

Awareness of gratitude will allow you to savor and, above all, appreciate your life with renewed grace.

Sometimes we forget to take the time to recognize the richness that defines our lives. This may be because many of the messages we encounter as we go about our affairs prompt us to think about what we don’t have rather than all the abundance we do enjoy. Consequently, our gratitude exists in perpetual conflict with our desire for more, whether we crave time, convenience, wealth, or enlightenment. Yet understanding and truly appreciating our blessings can be as simple as walking a mile in another’s shoes for a short period of time. Because many of us lead comparatively insular lives, we may not comprehend the full scope of our prosperity that is relative to our sisters and brothers in humanity.

If you find taking an inventory of your life’s blessings difficult, consider the ease with which you nourish your body and mind, feed your family, move from place to place, and attend to tasks at hand. For a great number of people, activities you may take for granted, such as attaining an education, buying healthy food, commuting to work, or keeping a clean house, represent great challenges. To experience firsthand the complex tests others face as a matter of course in their daily lives, try living without the amenities you most often take for granted. This can be a great experiment to undertake with your entire family or a classroom. Understanding working poverty can be as easy as endeavoring to buy nutritious foods with a budget of $100 for the week. If you own a car, relying on public transportation for even just a day can help you see the true value of the comfort and conveniences others do without. As you explore a life without things you may normally take for granted, ask yourself for how long you could endure.

The compassionate gratitude that floods your heart when you come to fully realize your abundance may awaken pangs of guilt in your heart. Be aware, however, that the purpose of such an experiment is to open your heart further in gratitude and compassion. This awareness can help you attain a deeper level of gratitude that will allow you to savor and, above all, appreciate your life with renewed grace.

THANK YOU DEE. I AM SENDING YOU A BIG HUG. I HAVE ALL HER MOVIES . SHE IS AN INSIRATION . I AM NOT THAT AGE YET . LOL. BUT WHEN I AM GUESS WHAT . LOL.

GOLDIE WILL BE 74 WOW SHE LOOKS GREAT . SHE MAY BE OLDER . I KNOW CHER IS AROUND HER AGE . CANT TELL AGE ANY MORE . PEOPLE ARE GETTING YOUNGER . LOL.

@loaf,

I am a ways off from Goldie’s age. But HSN has Dr. Nassif who is excellent. ♥ If I feel I need
a little lift I will not blink an eye. 🙂

Plus people are taking better care of themselves and that helps. ♥

Cherie,

Cool shoes. Love, love, love! We are all freezing do you have your A/C on yet? I still have
the heat on and that has not happened in years at this date.

We all have cabin fever. S. Cali sounds great to me.

Cherie why did you have to do those shoes? They remind me of my days as a fashion model.

GOOD MORNING SHEBA . I SAW BIRD ON A WIRE WITH GOLDIE AND MEL . HER PURPLE LEATHER JACKET AND DRESS ARE STILL IN STYLE . SHE DRESSES LIKE ME . LOL. ITS AN OLD MOVIE. SAW IT MANY TIMES . LOVE HER THOUGH . ITS FUNNY .

HI MCPOOPOO DONT PUT AWAY THE LONG UNDERWEAR JUST YET . LOL. I WILL BE IN WHITE PANTS AND MY WENDY WILLIAMS FURRY WRAP SCARF.HAVE A GREAT DAY . KICKIN IT WITH KENNY AT THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FACTORY IS LOOKIN VERY COOL .

Loaf,
I know I can always count on you. You look hot no matter what! I like Wendy too. She has some cute things. I am tuned in to Kenny. I wonder where that shop is. I used to live in E. Lake years ago. I probably would not reconize it now. I remember the Drive In. I worked at K Mart too! Loaf have a great day!

CHERIE I WILL BRING MY MUSIC COLLECTION WITH ME . IM WALKING IN RYTHEM SINGING MY SONG THINKING BOUT MY BABY BY THE BLACKBYRDS. BEST TUNE EVER . I WILL BE IN THOSE SHOES .TOMORROW IM HAVIING CARPET INSTALLED BY DREAMWEAVER . THE LIGHTEST SHADE THEY CARRY .TODAY I DO SOME PREPPING FOR THAT . IF ANY ONE WANTS TO HELP IM OPEN TO THAT .

@loaf,

I love your attitude. LOL! We will be there to help you prepare. I love that song
Walking In Rhythm we have a station here that plays great older music.

The music today is just different it’s ok but not like the music I heard my parents play.

Walking In Rhythm
The Blackbyrds

Walking in rhythm
Moving in sound
Humming to the music
Trying to move on
I’m walking in rhythm
Singing my song
Thinking about my baby
Trying to get home
Walking in rhythm
Moving in sound
Humming to the music
Trying to move on
It’s been so long since I seen her
I’m tired and so all alone
I’ve traveled so very far
I’ve got to get back home
Got to get back home
It’s been so long since I seen her
I’m tired and so all alone
I’ve traveled so very far
I’ve got to get back home
Got to get back home
Walking in rhythm
Moving in sound
Humming to the music
Trying to move on
I’m walking in rhythm
Singing my song
Thinking about my baby
Trying to get home

SHEBA AND CHERIE I LOVE ALL THE FASHION AND SHOES I WILL BE PACKING IT ALL. I HAVE A NEW WARDROBE .

SHEBA KANSAS IS COMING TO PLAY IN THE OPENER . AND THEY MAY CANCEL CAUSE OF SNOW AND COLD . NOT DEFINATE YET . THEY CALL IT THE SNOPENER. I LOVE THE EARRINGS IN THE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PHOTO.ARE THEY HEIDIS.

Good Morning,
I hope the weather gets better for the opener. I hope spring comes our way soon. I hope your Easter was fun. I bet the kid’s had a blast! Keep warm Loaf….we are almost there.

Love this. ♥

N. Natori ♥

Hello Daisy love the top. ♥