I am grateful for many, in fact, for most things in my life, most of the time. I have much to be grateful for. But sometimes it feels like life is just hard, not flowing in the way I feel it could go. I get caught in feelings of loss, sadness and “why?” If I am able to be aware of the turn my mind has taken and catch it before I go too far down the hole it creates, I can shorten the amount of time and pain that it causes in my being there. 

I remind myself of gratitude. In a world that is very hard for many to even have basic needs; like clean water, food, shelter, education, and livlihood met, my difficulties are minor and mostly self-created by my mind. I live in a peaceful, supportive environment for learning, growing, sharing in all aspects of my life. 

The other great support for shifting into a positive mind/feeling is spending time in Nature. The energy of the ocean, wind, sun, the trees and mountains all bring us to a more connected place with our true nature. Love Truth Peace and Joy!! I am grateful for all of this!! I am grateful for you!! 
May all beings dwell in happiness. May all beings dwell in peace.