Poetry ~ Gratitude

 

Thanksgiving 2025 Update:

With another year quickly coming towards the end zone, I want to take stock of my blessings. There is so much to be grateful for, no exceptions. At age 65, I am still here. My work is fulfilling and serves others. I live in a safe, convenient neighborhood in a lovely, well maintained apartment. I get to work part – time and create my own schedule. My creativity is active and my heart is open.

Abundance is a topic that has been on my mind lately. I would like to share a brief example of how miracles are ripe for the taking if you pay attention. Over the course of a few weeks, someone who I do not know very well has been quite generous. Her generosity was of her own initiative and was unexpected. I have been working with a Naturopath for a few months now. We meet online once every couple of months or so. Her services are not covered by insurance and are not inexpensive.  Two visits ago I noticed that she charged me about half of her fee. I figured she would  re -charge my card but she never did. I was not sure what to make of it. Recently we were scheduled to meet again and I emailed her an update about my health status. She wrote me back to ask that we have a talk rather than a visit. I agreed but was a bit unclear about this. It turns our she would like me to get some tests that are not covered by insurance and thought I could take the money from her fee and save it towards getting one of the tests. This was quite a shock. I told her how appreciative I was, still processing her words. Part of me still wonders why she would be so kind to me. This gesture truly gave me pause.

Upon more reflection, I have concluded that love and grace can arise in any way at any time from anyone. This is because the source is from the same source. The only SOURCE. This is one of the numerous reasons to practice gratitude and to bestow kindness to others. Not to get something back in return, but to reprogram yourself to back to your highest, purest version of you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy this annual holiday post and make sure you take note of Saturn stationing direct today. Another reason for gratitude. This planetary movement can usher in long overdue progress and momentum.

Linda aka litebeing

 

GRATITUDE

G – Generosity of spirit manifesting in each moment, with each inhalation

R- Resilience in the face of darkness, supporting me through many a storm

A- Ability to share myself through writing, teaching, healing, BEING

T- Twinkle of light in a child’s eyes, the sunset, my heart

I – Inspiration that never ceases to amaze me and warm my soul

T- Treasures that unfold effortlessly and in a multitude of forms

U- Unconditional love , from Dexter, family of choice, my friends near and far

D-Dreams manifesting mysteriously and magnificently, especially here at WordPress

E- Eternal miracles, just waiting to be discovered, right under my nose

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holy-day. Maybe that’s because it arrives so close to my Midheaven, or perhaps it’s my mother’s incredible stuffing. Then again it could be the ability to include anyone you want at the table, without the pressure of gifts or material constraints.  Less hype, more substance.

I personally am not a fan of holidays in general. The Quakers were right in saying that every day is holy. It can be if we choose to live and love in each moment. What makes Thanksgiving sacred to me is the idea of a tribal feasting and gratitude practice. Frankly there have been some years where I had difficulty reciting my blessings round the dinner table. Life has not always been kind or simple. Tomorrow it will difficult for my family to shut me up when it is my turn to share my blessings. With tears in my eyes and a glow in my heart, I am so aware what a remarkable year this has been! No, it has not been without challenges, mishaps, losses, and delays. But this is the first time in decades where I have realized so many of my original dreams and desires. Sometimes I just have to pinch myself. I never knew life could be so incredible…

But then again, it’s probably the stuffing, yummy!

Wishing you and yours a Blessed Thanksgiving, even if you do not formally celebrate! Let the love and bounty into your heart and tell everyone that you love them…

poem by litebeing chronicles © 2013

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