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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

What Do I Wish to Know?


It's Wednesday and that means, time for another wishcasting at Jamie Ridler Studios. If you have never checked out her site, I really encourage you to do so as it is so uplifting and just an all around wonderful place to be. This week's question has an answer that came to me quickly...I wish to know Gratitude. With a capital "G". Not just, "Thanks, God.", but an all out, "OH MY GOSH, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY TOES TO THE TOP OF MY HEAD, THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERY BREATH YOU HAVE GIVEN ME!"....that kind of Gratitude. Sounds simple, right? Well, let me tell you...in my life, it is an act of will and is only possible when I am truly present and plugged into my spiritual self. Otherwise, as soon as things go well and without incident, I tend to go on my merry way and forget to say, "thank you." On the other hand, when things go awry as they often do, and life throws some curve balls my way, I am abt to say, "Gee...thanks alot!" with just a hint, mind you, of sarcasm. Why God doesn't smack me upside of the head, I really don't know. Or maybe I do know...because He loves me...even when those little frogs jump out of my mouth...even when I am a perfect little princess..(yeah, like THAT ever happens!) no matter what or how I am..He loves me. ..the same...everyday. For that and so much more, I AM GRATEFUL. It took a long time getting here, to accept this kind of love and not feel like dog dookie because I thought I was so unworthy of it. But, when I finally got it...I mean, really got it..that I am not loved by God because of what I do or what I have or have not done..I don't need to meet some kind of criteria for my Creator to love me...that I am loved simply because I am...regardless. Nothing can change it..it's a done deal..well, that transformed my life. It has become my soul's song..I say it in my profile..."It is enough, just being me." Not because I look at myself and think I am all that..to the contrary. I often look in the mirror and fail to see it, but in my heart, I know it is in there. I have been stamped with indelible ink with the word, "beloved." In gratitude, I hope to help others find their mark, too. Some days I do better than others...I hope this is one of those days. If you are reading this, I hope you can take away the knowledge that you are enough, too...enough to be treasured beyond belief, enough to be accepted as you are ...an incredible gift ...enough for the universe to be thankful for. Wake up each day thinking like that and we may just know gratitude like we have never imagined....so, this day..I raise my eyes upward and answer the question...I wish to know gratitude and at this moment, I think I am on my way. Be blessed!

10 comments:

  1. Gratitude...perhaps one of the most important keys to happiness!

    As you wish for yourself...so I also wish for you.

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  2. Grateful for all that is given, taking each day as a blessing... love it!
    As you wish for knowing gratitude, I wish for you as well. :]

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  3. May you feel gratitude in every inch of your body and soul!

    As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.

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  4. What a wonderful wish! I love that - gratitude from the top of your head to the tip of your toes! As you wish for yourself, I wish for you also. xx

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  5. I so love this! And I'm so grateful you shared! As you wish for yourself so I wish for you as well!

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  6. thank you for your visit today, your warmth and radiant happiness!

    as you wish for yourself so i wish for you...
    gratitude!

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  7. Very good wish, Gratitude. As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.

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  8. Bertie - your post is beautiful. I can so relate to your story here. Thanks so much for sharing. I am grateful for your visit to the mountain mermaid, that led me hear to read your beautiful words on knowing gratitude and being enough. As you wish for yourself, I wish also for you!

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  9. What a sweet, happy wish. :)
    As Bertie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  10. Hi Bertie! I'm so glad you found my blog because in turn, now I've found yours! And such a lovely blog it is! I've just become your newest follower ~ thanks so much for also following me. And you are such a sweetheart to add my Wedding Party blog button to your sidebar to help spread the word about the party! Yea, my bribery worked ~ you are triple entered for my giveaway!! I'm so glad you are excited and are coming! I can't wait to see what everyone will share.

    I love this post ~ it is beautiful, very well written and thought out. We should all be so grateful every day!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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