This global pandemic has the world in a state of frenzy. Never in my whole time on this earth have I ever witnessed a global shut down of this proportion where businesses are closed and only essential workers are allowed to go perform their duties. Many people are running through their savings buying groceries and making preparations for the long haul while some actually don’t know if they are going to be able to withstand another three months of curfew or being out of work. We must also take into account the number of people infected here in NYC (which has the most infected population in the U.S) and the hospitals that are overpopulated and plus the overworked staff. Let us be mindful of the homeless, who remain without accommodations and are now being forced to practice social distancing as well as facing the possibility of being infected by a virus they more than likely were not even aware of due to their current daily practices for survival.
Now that I have addressed just a small portion of what is going on during this pandemic without being too political, it is time to get to the center. The focus of what should be on everyone’s minds at this juncture should be, gratitude.
How many risings have you jumped out of bed and started your day without bearing in mind that you were created by a divine infinite force that manifests itself for the whole universe to see but due to your busy schedule you neglected the very essence that allows you take that daily breath of life.
This is a time of inspection and reflection. When I use the term inspection, I am speaking about inspecting what needs to be in your life and what’s really important. The best way to inspect is to ask yourself if you were to leave the earth today would this have served a meaningful purpose? Did it improve my whole being or did it bring me to a lower vibration? This will include material items, wealth, friends, family, etc. Lastly are these things worth being grateful for and did I earn it with the purest of intentions.
Reflection provides the opportunity to look deep within in and examine ourselves or situations from the inside out. It allows us to put things into perspective and gives us the blessed opportunity of viewing where we went wrong and how we could adjust to make improvements. Reflection is not just about us, it is also linked to our relationships with others. We are provided with the space to view the good and the bad in others not just ourselves.
Freeing up toxic people and material items that no longer serve any value provides us with a better outlook on life and what we are grateful for. Gratitude is not just for a pandemic it should be apart of your life just as the nose on your face.
The more you appreciate what you have the better your outlook on life will be and it will provide you with the ability to be resilient during many of life’s hardships. Start by writing at least one new thing or person daily that you are grateful for. Why should I start this practice you may ask? It is because it will help to build you up and as time goes by you can increase what you are grateful for. I will you all peace and blessings.
I am grateful to have this forum to express my views and I will that you have safe journeys as well as good health.
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