the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness: she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support.
After my husband died, I had a nightly practice that had four parts. The first was about shedding all of my fears and small complaints about being widowed. The second was about sending my husband love. The third was about asking for help. And the fourth was about giving thanks, expressing gratitude for my life and my mysterious path, despite not understanding, or knowing why such loss happened to me or where I was going. I realized over time, it was a practice of acceptance that ultimately allowed me to grow and deepen my essential self.
Thank you for your thoughts and wise heart! Yes, and for speaking to the experience of gratitude in suffering.
After my husband died, I had a nightly practice that had four parts. The first was about shedding all of my fears and small complaints about being widowed. The second was about sending my husband love. The third was about asking for help. And the fourth was about giving thanks, expressing gratitude for my life and my mysterious path, despite not understanding, or knowing why such loss happened to me or where I was going. I realized over time, it was a practice of acceptance that ultimately allowed me to grow and deepen my essential self.
Thank you for your thoughts and wise heart! Yes, and for speaking to the experience of gratitude in suffering.
Thanks so much, Rondi. I love the practice you describe. I think it can be applied to any life situation. I am going to use it!