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today,
it’s given to us,
it’s a gift…
it’s the only gift we have right now…
and the only appropriate response is gratefulness
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Some of my very favorite “pages,” on the entire Pocket Perspectives blog… with words from the inspiring, heart warming video “A Good Day” (posted below) by Benedictine monk, Brother David Steindl-Rast… part of the wonderful website Gratefulness.org, and also presented within the TED video “Gratitude” (also posted below)
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“I wish that you would open your hearts to all these blessings”
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a wish for today…
a wish for every day….
a wish for us all….
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The deep tenderness and love in Br. David Steindll-Rast’s words and voice, as he touches our hearts with these words of love, appreciation, gratitude and inspiration….
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Perhaps, pause for a few minutes?…and offer yourself a gift?
viewing this short, wonderful video
with open and loving eyes, ears, hearts and minds…
I think you’ll find it very special and inspiring!
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The video…“Gratitude”
the same Br. Steindl-Rast section begins at 4:44 into the video
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Today, August 11, was the “first day” of my own life…and I am filled with gratitude for each day that I am alive. I’m so incredibly thankful to all who have loved, nurtured and contributed through the years…and hopefully, my love and kindness has been offered and felt by others, too….the bountiful and generous gifts that have been lovingly offered and gratefully received….
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Pocket Perspectives 
a beautiful post filled with grace and love and a glorious way to mark this, your birthday! I will come back to this again and again. May today be one that marks the beginning of a year filled with magic and joy.
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I’m so happy you resonated with it! I do love the sentiments and ideas in that video! I used to listen to the audio before going to work…for inspiration. I never seem to tire of it! Thank you, Joss, for those wonderful wishes…magic and joy! May we all have many, many years filled with those!
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This was so very beautiful, Kathy! I am grateful for this day, this post and that the Youtube had closed captioning and was able to fully enjoy the message. 🙂 Happy Birthday! May the rest of your new year on earth be filled with wonder and daily gratitude.
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Marie, isn’t that such a wonderful video…jam packed with encouragement and appreciation! I love it! Isn’t it wonderful that there was closed captioning! May we all have this coming year, and many to come, filled with wonder and daily gratitude! 🙂
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“a dance I never get tired of”, little by little, minute by minute, day by day…it all makes a difference. And these videos were time well spent. Thank you.
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Georgette, I’m so happy you enjoyed the videos.I love them and am repeatedly inspired by them.too . Yes…. a special dance….it does make soooooo much difference. 🙂
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Reblogged this on RAWNEST LIVING and commented:
Loved this a true Rawnestliving sharing! Watch and remember to live R.A.W: Responsibly, Aware & Whole
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