"It's a paradox: When we have been sick, we appreciate health; when we make up after a fight, we rediscover friendship; when we are close to death, we love life."
~Piero Ferrucci
Consider what happens in the aftermath of tragedies. We experience increases of tenderness, kindness, hope, love, and helpfulness. There's a greater sense of pulling together, a desire to build unity, and gratitude for the good things in life.
Why does it take a shock to call forth these resources from the depths in us? Why do they go dormant again?
I don't have the answers to these questions, but I can imagine what life would be like if we practiced gratitude, kindness, and helpfulness every day.
On this day before Thanksgiving, let's keep it simple and simply be kind to everyone we encounter as we prepare to celebrate the good things in life and Life Itself.
With joy,
Charlene
JOY: May it keep your heart open and filled with light. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth.
