gratitude

My office mates/friends and I started something a few months ago in our office.  I think it started on a stressful day of work for one of us, and my friend asked, "well, what are you grateful for?"  We started a list of 'gratefuls' on the side of our white board.  When the moment strikes, someone in the office will add something to the list that they are feeling particularly grateful for.  Sometimes, if someone is having a stressful day, that is when we encourage a thought of gratitude. Outsiders have commented on the list, with wonder.  It has been a fun practice these last few months and we have a nice long list of great things of life.  It is genuine and also something that I learn and re-learn when I am practicing yoga and meditation. I find that feeling gratitude for the moment is easy sometimes, and not so easy other times.  It feels natural when practicing yoga, it is integral to the process.  It is not always easy for me to enjoy the moment, gently, and feel gratitude when I am in the middle of doing 50 different things at work/home/life in general.  

This week, for thanksgiving, I am thinking of many things for which I am so grateful.  I hope to enjoy the moments this holiday weekend slowly and gently, with family, and feel the gratitude.  Enjoy your holiday, too!

I always feel gratitude when I am near the ocean...