I cannot help but to be overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on the love of God and of those near and dear to me that carried me when I wasn't able to walk (both physically and emotionally). When I was at my most broken trying to come to terms with a toxic relationship and a serious health crisis I was carried along by love that appeared in the form of family and friends encouraging me, caring for me, who sat beside me at the hospital holding my hand even while I slept, who got the medical team's attention when I was slipping away, who fed me, showed up at my door with tulips, who called and held up images of hope and a future that was bright and shiny. Of course the amazing team of health care professionals at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital who diagnosed and healed me will always have a special place in my heart.
How do you see this past year? Can you too create a gratitude list? Can you point out some silver linings in those dark clouds that threatened to block out the light?
One practice that got me through the most frightening times (mostly scary medical tests) was to repeat to myself, "the perfection of the Universe is held in this moment". I'm not sure where that phrase came from but it held me tethered to the present moment instead of allowing my anxious mind to float away like a helium balloon on a windy day. Its a practice I continue now with morning meditation.
Oh, I also adopted an abandoned little dog named Jessy. Just look at her. Jessy already has this staying in the present moment thing all figured out:
Thank you for visiting My Turquoise Kettle Life today.
Enjoy today,
Sandra
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