This morning I am grateful to be breathing a bit better and to be coughing up some of the congestion. I am grateful for the new client who found our brochure at Mythic Treasures and for Sue Stephens who displays them for us. I am grateful for the cats and what they teach me about life, focus, and balance. I am grateful for my friend Jane from Brisbane who took the time to send me a postcard while on holiday. I am grateful for my students who are finally getting it and critically thinking about the material.
June 24, 2013
This morning I am grateful to be feeling a little better, going to continue taking care of myself. I am grateful for all my friends who have been praying for me. I am grateful for my wife who has been taking care of me and encouraging me to nap. I am grateful for the opportunities to be of service to others even when I am not feeling good. I am grateful for the evolving relationship I have with my brother Mark.
June 23, 2013
This morning I am grateful to be alive and to know that whatever has decided to take up residence in my head will be leaving in time. I am grateful for my wife who went to the store to get me some soup and ginger ale. I am grateful for the opportunities I had yesterday to be of service. I am grateful for the cleansing power of showers. I am grateful for the pounding I am hearing in my ears as it reminds me my heart is still beating.
June 22, 2013
This morning I am grateful for one more day to be of service. I am grateful for the clear skies and the slowly reducing chance of rain. I am grateful for the healthier eating choices I made yesterday. I am grateful for my wife's patience and support as I seek guidance as to how to continue to help this ministry grow. I am grateful for the birds singing, this morning they are quiet and then chirp at the end of every sentence I am writing in my gratitude journal.; it is as if they are joining me in giving thanks.
June 21, 2013
This morning I am grateful to our friends Sharon and Bernie who surprised us with cupcakes and ice cream for Zoe's birthday. I am grateful to be catching up with my grading and my rest. I am grateful for the healthy choice I made this morning regarding breakfast. I am grateful for the rejuvenating power of a shower. I am grateful for the eye drops that help with my allergies.
June 20, 2013
I am grateful to have one more chance to celebrate the life of my soulmate and wife today. I am grateful for the quiet time in the morning where I can just be, think, and feel. I am grateful for the power of prayer in people's lives and its transformative power. I am grateful for the way the staff communicates with my son keeping him informed about problems with funding. I am grateful for the reminder that today is yet another day and that the best is yet to come.
June 19, 2013
This morning I am grateful for the women who came and shared yesterday. I am grateful for the lavendar oil which keeps my allergies under control. I am grateful for the gift of laughter and birds singing. I am grateful for the little things in life, like a hot cup of coffee in the morning and the ice water which keeps my body hydrated. I am grateful for my "sister" Heather who has adopted Zoe and I into her family. I am grateful for the time alone with the Infinite and the opportunities to just be.
June 18, 2013
This morning I am grateful for the healing staff at Healing Harbor who volunteer their gifts of time, talent, and resources twice a month to help make this world a better space. I am grateful for the fruit tart/bday cake from my friend Heather who is the BFF I have not had in years. I am grateful for my brother's openness to alternative healings for his neuropathy. I am grateful for a good nights sleep and the energy I woke up with this morning. I am grateful for the changes I see in my friends who are doing so much better these days.
June 17, 2013
I am grateful to start another year of life in this world and the lessons and growth it will bring. I am grateful for the sharing that happened yesterday at our 28 week group process. I am grateful for how filled with love my life was and is and the reminder that family is not biological, it is those who love you unconditionally for the journey. I am grateful for the opportunities I am given to help others each and every day. I am grateful for all that I have not had to endure in my life and the recognition of how blessed I truly am.
June 16, 2013
I am grateful for my spiritual journaling group and the powerful sharing and healing. I am grateful for the love of friends who took the time to wish me a happy birthday and to my son who chose to give me a donation to Inspiritual as he knew it was very important to me. I am grateful for the lavendar oil that helped with my allergies. I am grateful for a good nights sleep and the decision to sleep in and have a lazy day. I am grateful for the flowers that fill my kitchen.
June 15, 2013
This morning my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I am grateful for my friends Sharon and Bernie who helped move the last few things in the garage so Zoe can begin using the treadmill. I am grateful for Maryanna who helped declutter the yard and Zoe. I am grateful for the love and laughter that filled our home last night as we began a weekend long celebration of my life. I am grateful for my wife and the love and trust we share with each other. I am grateful for my friend Vicki who offered to help us out with her gifts.
June 14, 2013
This morning I am grateful that so many I know who have been sick this week are feeling better. I am grateful for the fresh smell of rain. I am grateful for the healthier menu choices we are making this week. I am grateful for the clarity God is giving me about my life and my ministry. I am grateful to have reconnected with a former client yesterday.
June 13, 2013
This morning I am grateful for the quality time I got to spend talking to Zoe yesterday. I am grateful for the healing power of club soda. I am grateful I did not go to the all you can eat bar as my body would not have been happy. I am grateful for the chance to reconnect with our neighbor Sue yesterday. I am grateful for all the love in my life.
June 12, 2013
I am grateful for all the prayers and healing energies sent to me yesterday while I slept and allowed my body to rest. I am grateful for Zoe who took such good care of me. I am grateful this summer session is half over and I am working on getting ready for the next summer session. I am grateful for the quiet in our home in the mornings when all are still sleeping. I am grateful for the pictures of my brothers family which he sent me.
June 11, 2013
This morning I am grateful for the money a friend saved me when she let me know she had my laptop charger and I had hers. So now I do not need to buy a new battery. I am grateful for friends receiving assignments so that they can keep going financially. I am grateful for those moments when people choose to make themselves vulnerable with me, it means they feel safe. I am grateful for each day and each opportunity I have to be of service. I am grateful for the drumming on my roof as the raindrops hit it.
June 10, 2013
I am grateful for a good nights sleep and to have woken up feeling rested. I am grateful for the tray of lasagna our friend Nicole and her family brought to Movie Time yesterday. I am grateful for the love and laughter which filled our home yesterday. I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful that our friend Nina had such an awesome visit with her daughter this weekend.
June 9, 2013
I have so much to be grateful for in my life. I am grateful for my friend Milton who is helping me to test web based meetings for Inspiritual in the future. I am grateful for the powerful sharing we had at our Spiritual Journaling Workshop yesterday. I am grateful for the students who are committed to learning and pushing my boundaries and theirs. I am grateful for the reminders of life as I listen to birds sing, smell fresh cut grass, and voices of neighbors. I am grateful for waking up one more day.
June 8, 2013
This morning, I am grateful for the chicken pot pie from a friend and the bottle of pickled herring from another. It is amazing how the universe always provides for what we need. I am grateful for my wife who never stifles or devalues my feelings or opinions and supports me in feeling whatever I need to feel. I am grateful for the ability to give thanks in all circumstances. I am grateful for people who are understanding when I over look a detail. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and touch lives.
June 7, 2013
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience how a small amount of food can last longer then it should have. As the children's song says, 5 loaves and 10 fish in the hands of the Lord is a big big dish. I am grateful for the registrations for this week's workshop are beginning to trickle in and it looks like we may have pretty close to a full house. Whoo hoo! I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service to others and to share the gifts I have been blessed with. I am grateful for the new connections I am forming with people in the holistic and healing communities. I am grateful Alan Newton agreed to meet with me in July to talk about me writing some articles on metaphysical traditions and Christianity.
June 6, 2013
This morning I am grateful for the conversation Zoe and I had about love and life. I am grateful for the love and support of friends. I am grateful for the fresh smell of rain and the way it nurtures and revives the plants in our yard and the farms in the area. I am grateful for those who are interested in collaboration. I am grateful for the opportunities to be of service in this world.