Really, I do know this...but realized after sitting in the doctor"s office for an hour and half trying to entertain two preschoolers with a tongue depresser and a dixie cup, that I have forgotten that the power of gratitude has everything to do with being grateful in the difficult times not in the ones where life is flowing well. And while I realize that my example doesn't compare to the loss of job, dealing with a serious illness, or other life transition - it was a moment of connection for me. 

Duh! As Pema Chodron says it is in the dark, stuck moments that we need to look to our blessings and that in doing so we train our brains to focus on the beauty and bounty in our lives. Celebrating in the little things trains our minds to focus on joy in the moment. I encourage you when you find yourself struggling against the day to slow down and reflect in the moment about what you feel grateful for. What can you celebrate?

Walking out to the car after the appointment holding my little ones' hand I reflected on how blessed I am to have two living children and spent the rest of the day celebrating the moments with them. 

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renee link
05/24/2011 16:57

I love it when I can step outside of discomfort, frustration or stuckness and see the gifts in the moment ...even it's just for a flash ...thanks for sharing this beautiful slice of your life ...hug those sweet boys for me, it's easier to get your arms around them when they only come up to your waist.

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