I recently heard someone say during an interview that he wanted to “live life without amnesia”. He did not want to forget God did something miraculous in his life. He was sharing the story of how a total stranger reached out to his mother and ultimately reset the entire course of her (and his) life through their act of kindness. The seemingly insignificant act of noticing her as she walked down the street with the weight of the world on her shoulders and caring enough to take the time to walk over and tell her she was not alone… that God loved her and had not forgotten about her. I’ll spare the details but the direction of her life was headed into a dark place and this one encounter changed everything. It really just goes to show the difference we can make in the world.
What an inspiring attitude – never wanting to forget a blessing. How many have been blessed in some form or fashion only to have forgotten? Daily life and all it’s distractions have a way of keeping us busy thinking about them and sadly it’s too easy to let the “urgent” overshadow the “important”. Perhaps you do not have a life changing blessing that you are aware of but I guarantee there is an act of kindness or some sort of gift from the Divine you can hold onto with gratitude. Everyone should have a few – especially for the tough days… the days when it serves us best to count our blessings. Find something to be grateful for whether it’s a hot cup of coffee, surviving an auto crash, being reunited with a loved one, an early morning walk, receiving guidance in a dream on a major decision you were struggling with, getting the job you hoped for, being “woken up”, a fresh picked tomato, sunset on the lake, personally experiencing some aspect of the Divine, finding your dream house, having love in your life, a warm fireplace on a rainy fall day… something – gratitude equals gratitude.
It is when our hearts are open that we can “hear” the Divine. Gratitude does just that. Life is short – make the best of it. What the “best” is, is up to you – no one else. But whatever your definition, gratitude will help you achieve it…. if you choose to remember.
Del 4
Guidance For A Better Life 
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You are very welcome… thanks for reading it.
Thank you for your beautiful message on gratitude.
Ann
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I am grateful for meeting the Hall family and all of their acquaintances. If there were more gratitude and less selfishness, imagine… Keep up the great work, and thanks again for brightening my life with your friendship (This is directed to not only the Hall family, but ALL the mutual friends). In fact, every person I’ve ever met who has been to one of your classes seems to have such a wonderful attitude and outlook on life. I hope to attend the Dream Class on 6/7. I can’t wait!
You too have brightened (not only my smile) but my life with your friendship…. glad to know you DJ.
There is a reason, a common denominator if you will, that everyone you have met from the school has such a wonderful attitude. They have each to their own measure applied the teachings and personal experiences from the school to their daily life. As a result a transition occurs where fear and worry are replaced with love and gratitude. Life becomes even more of a joy to live! To truly know the nature of oneself and the nature of the Divine…. this brings a great peace.
I too hope you will be able to attend the June Dream Workshop… I would love the chance to share some of the Teachings with you two.
I would like to testify to this truth of the common denominator. I have attended the classes at the Nature Awareness School for many years and have applied the teachings and the truths of personal experiences. As a result, my life has transformed. I’m alive! I’m living an abundant life full of Love! And I am Grateful.
Thank you so much for the great message D4!
It is an important and urgent reminder to make a choice to focus on blessings, as we do, our hearts fill w gratitude and somehow more blessings we see. Thank you