Each new day is a miracle in its own way. I say this despite the fact things are not easy around here. Each day brings with it its own challenges, some are easy while others are hard to face. That doesn't mean we run away from life and hide under a rock, the more challenges we face the stronger and more resilient we become.
This last fortnight has been the toughest in my life, colleagues and friends falling to the killer pandemic, loved ones diagnosed with terminal illnesses various difficulties arising due to the pandemic all seem to take its toll on me. To lose someone you love so much is tough, but then life goes on, we have to deal with the troubles and worries each day brings and yet find a place to be grateful that you are safe and you live to see another day.
Gratitude is not about comparing your self with others in difficult situations and being happy (I've seen some do that). It is about seeing the light in your current situation. It is about being positive and finding avenues to make things work for you. It is about embracing life and all it brings not just one part of life.
Yesterday, I spent some time with a friend who is also going through some emotional pain and he remarked how difficult it was to focus on work while we are dealing with such things. I had to agree with him without any reservation while I mentioned to him yet when we've overcome our emotional pain and still do what we have to do, we are conquerors.
Later, I spent sometime walking around my little garden, I had taken some cushions with me, so I sat down leaning against a wall looking at the fluffy clouds in the sky and the blooms around me, I was thinking how privileged I was to have this beautiful place to myself that brings me so much peace. I thanked God for His provision and protection. I was reminded of how many times I had been sick in 2019 and yet during this pandemic I remained healthy, that is a miracle by itself.
I looked around at all the food grown here in my garden and thought there is nothing more I really need. Contentment filled my heart and slowly without even being aware I began to sing softly. I began to thank God for all my loved ones, for such love around me, for such peace and kindness around me and began to smile.
I felt like a huge burden was lifted off my shoulder and I was happy once again. Such is the power of gratitude, within 30 minutes of being in my garden and being grateful I was smiling instead of sighing as I had done the whole day. I was singing and I experiencing the miracle of life. I was enjoying the beauty of the flowers swaying in the wind, the beauty of a lone butterfly still hanging around. I am back to being my old self, happy and filled with love and light.
Just the fact that I am back able to think straight and write as I should, is amazing enough for me. Watching the sun go down in the sky and hear the birds chatter makes this day perfect , a day of miracles for me.
Why focus on what is not when you can focus on what is?
Is this day a day of miracles for you?
Thank you for taking the time to read, Have a wonderful day!