Gratitude to everything that just is...

For a few months now I have been a space of overwhelming gratitude. Not the "Thanksgiving type of gratitude" (no offense but lets be honest, most people eat say your thanks and carry on). Have you ever really just sat back and thought about any of the details regarding this human experience. Have you seen the beauty of the butterfly or heard those early morning chirps and had your eyes fill with tears. The gratitude that I speak of has resonated through my body immensely. I mean to the point where I look in the radiant eyes of my children and see the entire universe. I see their future, I see hope and happiness. I see courage and strength. I see a reason, through their unfiltered eyes. I am simply in awe of the trees, the stars, the moon, the grass, the clouds; this entire experience. Now don't get me wrong, nothing is perfect. And Let's be clear, I have struggled these past few months. I have had some high-highs and some lows. I have questioned all that there is. But I keep coming back to one place....you got it, GRATITUDE.

Gratitude is a state of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness. Gratitude is not just about recognizing all the many blessings that are, but those that are to come and sharing that energy in this world. Gratitude is seeing what is and knowing that you too are the epitome of magnificence. I don't know if it's that thought that brings tears to my eyes or the true splendor of feeling a raindrop on my shoulder, hearing my children laugh, tasting an avocado (lol) or seeing 7322 pull up (hi my LOVE). All I know is that I have always felt things deeply (and I hated it! now, not so much. It's a part of who I am and it's a part of my purpose). I was experiencing all of the emotions, even if they weren't mine. For so long I took ownership of aspects of this life that were not mine. And to be honest, nothing in this earthly experience is (but I digress). Now that I am aware of my ability to detach from those energies, I have been reminded of my worth, I understand my value and my purpose for the first time in a long long time.

For a while I was embarrassed to say that I was experiencing this type of happiness or gratitude. I have been so blessed over the course of my life . How could I not, have experienced this type of happiness or gratitude before. The type that reverberated through my body and caused almost an electrifying sensation. I felt absolutely crazy! Every time I turned around I was crying! But only because I didn't have the words to really explain the level of gratitude that I was experiencing. So what changed? The value and regard that I have for myself and everything that exists has allowed me to see the world much clearer. I am a mere reflection of everything that is; even those cloudy days. And although they're tough, I am grateful. (And don't get me wrong I'm gonna cry, lol). So if you catch me smiling or staring off into the distance, join me for a moment of gratitude. Recognizing all that exists within you.

My soul honors your soul. I honor the place in where the entire universe resides. I honor the light, the love, truth, beauty and peace within you; because it is also within me. In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one.

Namaste'