~E.F. Schumacher~
Today I'm grateful for:
the ability to know the difference between living simply and simply living.
living simply.
my life. Like everyone else I have my ups and my downs but each night, when I go to bed and say my prayers, no matter how I perceived the day as I was moving thought it, I could say to the Lord "Thank you for this wonderful day" and not be guilty of lying. I've grown enough to see through the haze of perception. I've learned to focus.
knowing I'm not alone. Others out there are light years ahead of me, some are by my side and still others are just beginning to take baby steps on this journey to a positive, fulfilling and grateful life. I'm happy to have the company.
a reversal of judgment. I no longer judge others with perception; I'm working on not judging myself that way. If you're a jerk, I will assume you are being a jerk to ME on THIS occasion. I will not assume you were raised by a back of wild dogs, eat with your feet, pick your nose and have no redeeming value to society. Given the circumstance, I may hit you in the head with the fluffy pillow of hot pinkness, or I may just tell you calmly that you are being a jerk. It all depends on the mood wave of the moment. (Seriously, I've stowed the sporks. Don't look so concerned.)
making it to lunch. Given my light breakfast of yogurt, a banana and a fiber bar, I was sure I'd die from hunger before I made it. Now I dine on 1/2 a wheat bread Peanut butter samich and some "lite" Progresso chicken & Rice soup. Wonder if I'll make it to dinner?
faith. I WILL make it to dinner.
forgiveness. I forgot to say my morning prayers. I know I was forgiven before I ever forgot. Makes me want to say my prayers all the more.
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