Today was one of those days where all of my personal 'worries' felt so inconsequential in the grand scheme of life.
Most days I share a list of gratitude's with a gratitude partner....and today as I sat for a moment to ponder what I was grateful for....I felt guilty. Why should I be grateful for anything when so many people were suffering in the aftermath of the Boston Explosion during the marathon?!?!?
And yet...I was so grateful for the moments of life I experienced, witnessed and shared in after the news. The out pour of love across all social media networks, the coming together of friends from afar to 'check-in' with each other, the calls from family to make sure we were OK (My husband is a runner...and although we were not in Boston...we've been at many a race finish lines....so this definitely hit close to home as I'm sure it has for so many).
Words can not describe the pain, sorrow, grief, shock that we all feel at this horrific tragedy. It is however, our actions and our interaction with our reaction that can help us cope...and help support others.
My gratitude today:
The birds chirping felt ever more amazing as I sat outside with my husband talking and discussing the events of the day. The sun drifting into darkness for a very normal, 'everyday' sunset was even more special. The Om at the beginning and end of class I taught today...the connection with others purely through our loving thoughts and sound vibrations.
Please...give yourself and your loved one's a hug!
Despite a wide array of emotions I'm experiencing, I've been giving thanks since yesterday afternoon--when I learned my son Patrick--a grad student living in the heart of Boston was safe and sound. Hugs + Om, T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing this. I'm planning on writing something about the race but it won't be for awhile I think. I'm just grateful that it wasn't worse. There were so many more people who could have been injured.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling so very selfish right now...and feeling very blessed that you and Adam are OK. My thoughts, prayers and well wishes go out to everyone who is affected by the horrific act(s) of some cowardly people. Love to you both, & hope all you know who may have been there are ok. Love, Mom
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