Gratitude

I have been challenged by my daughter to choose a word for the year of 2017 - a word that represents my intentions.  This word should help me accomplish my goals for the year.  So for 2017, I will focus my intentions and heart on the word - GRATITUDE.

This word is often used at the end of the year or harvest time to be thankful for the blessings that have been bestowed upon us thus far.  I am choosing to set my heart on blessings that abound throughout the day.  Oftentimes a major blessing overshadows a daily blessing and we forget to give thanks at the moment of receiving.

Daily blessings of - waking/breathing; sunshine/clouds/rain; health; family friends who are our "stretcher bearers"; freedoms; free-will; guidance; love; faith; strength; nature.  This involves living in the moment and being aware of the gift of the PRESENT.  Some refer to it as living with intention.

We all, my self included, can allow a situation to make us feel a victim.  Be grateful for those situations.  Step back and become an observer of it-you are not the only person to ever face a challenge.  Be open to life and embrace each day with GRATITUDE.