Gratitude

I consciously feel gratitude every day - when I wake, eat, notice nature outside my door, play with my cats, talk with friends, receive something I requested, receive a gift.  I feel gratitude at the rate with which my business is growing and that I can help support the "light pillars" who in turn support so many others.  I received a wonderful gift the other day from one of my dearest friends, who in a conversation expressed his great gratitude for my friendship and my service to him as assistant and business partner.  I was so moved by that sentiment and felt the need to really look at why I was so touched.  I realize that although my awareness of his gratitude is implicit and ever present, and that my gratitude for so much in MY life is implicit, the expression of that gratitude is important as well.  I didn't realize until those feelings were expressed to me how very much I wanted to hear them! Whether you feel thankful for things in your life, or relationships, or circumstances, remember to verbally express your gratitude.  Although the feeling creates its own energy and fills your life with things to be grateful for, the words carry great power for healing and growth.  And so I publicly say a special THANK YOU to John, MaryAnn, and Laura, and to so many other people in my life.  Namast