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Grounded in Gratitude Day 2
Welcome to Day #2 of “Grounded in Gratitude” a five-part email series for restoring balance and renewing trust. Reflection In Living in Gratitude, educator and anthropologist, Angeles Arrien introduces us to the notion of grateful seeing. She writes, “Grateful seeing is the ability to look first for what is good and working in our lives…
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Dear Friends, Welcome to “Grounded in Gratitude,” a five-part email series for restoring balance and renewing trust. I was inspired to create this series after re-reading Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer, by Brother David Stendl-Rast. This book reminded me that grateful living is a choice we can make every day. Brother David teaches that grateful…
Read MoreMaking More Room for Mystery
In the last few weeks, I’ve been engaged in a deep forgiveness journey with my father, who has been deceased for almost a decade now. Even though, while he was alive, we shared in many moments of forgiveness, there are still some deep-rooted pains and disappointments that I feel called to meet, forgive, and let…
Read MoreIn a stance of self-acceptance
In a stance of self-acceptance, pray with the question: How can I let myself fall, finally, freely into Love’s arms? Notice what you are being invited to let go.
Read MoreAt the end of your day
At the end of your day, ask yourself, “How did I let God love me today?” (Use whatever language for God opens your heart–the Divine, Spirit, Mystery, Radiance, etc)
Read MoreUsing the gift of imagination
Using the gift of imagination, pause for a few moments and feel yourself as a plant absorbing the waters of trust. Sense how deep this trust goes, penetrating the soil of your being.
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