A conversation with a casual acquaintance Sunday night about how to change one's attitude, made me reflect on that habitual prayer/wish/desire. Since then I have often modified it:
"May N be well; may N be happy; may N be filled with gratitude."
This is particularly helpful when N = Michael.
Loving-kindness Meditation beckons, but also intimidates me. Even when I can work up the enthusiasm, energy, and desire to grow in compassion -- I get lost in the formula!
ReplyDeleteYour compact version seems more realistic to my limited resources ;-)
Focusing on gratitude = living in resurrection
Thank you
Raven~
LOL- Funny you should mention this. I've been trying to be complaint free(verbally) for 30 days straight. I just cant seem to do it- so Instead I've started doing THIS-
ReplyDeleteI still try for being complaint free- but if I fail- I have to think of 5 things I'm grateful for. EVERY TIME I voice a complaint.
Eventually I will make it to the 30 days without a verbal complaint. I cant help where my MIND goes, but I do have some control over opening my mouth and spraeding the doom and gloom......right?
:)
what a lovely prayer.
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