Thankful seems....

.... like too small of a word today.

I woke up this morning feeling a much bigger word,

 one I can't come up with.

Grateful...thankful...?

Yes...but I need more.

 I was looking out the window

as I filled the kettle to make coffee, and a Grosbeak

landed in the yard.

(rare)

I whisper a joyful "thank you".

My kiddo still asleep in the other room,

here for work.

"Thank you for him."

Gary's relaxed in his recliner, coffee in hand, catching the news.

"Thank you for him too."

"Thank you for my people."

Sunshine and a fresh cool breeze, after all the storms.

Refreshing. Energizing. Restoring.

"Thank you for this beautiful day!"

Charles Stanley ? Or is it Jr.?

A bright red cardinal

with a missus... without tail feathers.

I whisper a "thank you" that he survived 

whatever misfortune took his tail.

I smile that he, the cat and my grand-dog all have nubby butts.

"Thank you" for all the little things.

 Tears well up.

I take a deep breathe &

  whisper a big thanks for good news on 

the condition (stenosis) of my neck.

"It should be OK as long as you'll need it to be!"

Surgeon says.

"There are options for pain...."

"Thank you,

I got this for now..."

He agrees.

Grosbeak:

Live in harmony with yourself

embrace who you are

forgive yourself

trust your instincts

meditate more

be kinder to yourself

Practice contentment

"Fear and doubt can keep you

from living your best life.

So you mustn't give them a place

in your mind."

~Grosbeak~

Notes:

the dawning of each new day is a gift

not to be taken for granted

the earth is vibrantly alive with blessings

slow your pace

learn to see

trust God fully in all areas of your life

vulnerability is not a sign of weakness

but of strength

happiness comes by living simply

to know that less is more

&

quality is better than quantity

if you search for the positive

your mind is calibrated to 

find it

be well...

xoxo

💖

"When A great moment knocks on the door 

of your life, it is very often no louder than

the beating of your heart,

and it is very easy to miss it."

"What we are is God's gift to us."

"Remember that you already are

what you are seeking."