The Enduring Value of Gratitude

There is much written and researched on the value of being grateful, and no time brings this more to light than Thanksgiving - which is just around the corner.

As we welcome the first day of October and the harvest full moon, we are invited to honour our own resilience, courage and growth while reaping the harvest of what we have sowed.

For each of us this will be different.  In what ways does gratitude and thankfulness show up for you in your life?  How do you honour the blessings you have, even in a time of great fear, stress and uncertainty?

Now more than ever, the peace we seek and our inner contentment is intimately connected with what we are most thankful for in our lives.  Whether it is our family, loved ones, friends, health, good food, shelter and fur babies, we gather strength and happiness from celebrating and appreciating these things and the people in our lives

Perhaps today it may be simply the fact that you got out of bed, made yourself a cup of coffee or tea and can appreciate the gift of its warmth, aroma and taste as you sit looking out the window at the brilliant colours of Fall.

There are so many simple blessings to take note of in our daily lives. Despite the fear, the sadness and the unknown, remember the gifts which warm your heart and make your spirit soar as they are one of your greatest treasures.

It is the simple pleasures which matter most.

“Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed,” Mary Oliver shared.

Amy
 Cancer Care Counsellor