Breath,
Food and Water,
A connection to source,
and now, me sweet Micah.
Why is it that we don't really appreciate things until they are gone or almost gone? I was thinking about this concept quite a bit today. We place more value on things when they are scarce. We value our income more in a recession, heat when the furnace is broken, breathing when air quality is poor, food after fasting, and spirituality when we have allowed the demands of life to take precedence. It is a privilege of mine daily to take a moment just to acknowledge and value my breath, without which I would not be alive and experience what I do. This acknowledgement of breath connects me to the essence of life and divine creator which grants me daily breath. When I get caught up in the complexities of life, which I so often do, it is that sacred moment I step back and realize what matters most of all. The true essence of who we really are is always there.
This past week we went for about 5 days without a working furnace. A little control panel came and saved the day on Wed. I appreciate warmth.
When I lived in NYC I learned to really appreciate any sunshine I could get, in the midst of all the buildings.
And after 31 years of being single, I appreciate the sweet kisses of my husband.
I have so much, I am richly blessed.
I love you. Your optimism is a great way for me to start the day!
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