Holiday Gratitude
Being on the other side now, I can see all the beautiful gifts they brought me. They are profound blessings beyond words. My friend predicted two years before my daughter's pregnancies that unborn spirits were patiently waiting to come into our lives as they would be significant relationships. Honestly, I was dumbfounded about her reading, but yes, she was absolutely right!
During my babysitting years, the relentless pandemic, overcoming family issues and conflicts, adversities and challenges, including the second grandson's numerous serious illnesses, unfathomable healing occurred in my life. My grandsons are the ones who made it all possible. Their love gave me perseverance and validation that getting through this intense time enhanced my maturity and changed me. I strengthened family boundaries and became independent rather than my old co-dependent self. However, those blessed four years were like walking in an awake state of hypnotherapy. I had to go inward to seek spiritual wisdom, mainly work on forgiveness for my tarnished past to the silver lining.
Family is the most influential teacher in my life, by all means. They are my primary personal trainer in human relationships.
After four years of growing together, when the grandsons became healthier and more independent, they freed me from their everyday responsibility when they moved on to daycare. So, I could return to full-time work.
Recently, a magical rebirth happened in the middle of a personal crisis. Unexpectedly, clearing the past energy, transforming suffering into gratitude, and turning an ending into a new beginning. I no longer carry the uncertainty and spiritual homelessness. Instead, my heart is grateful for the karmic lessons I chose to learn. It has been nothing short of a miracle to be where I am today. Reflectively, I've carried an incredible amount of energy debris for 74 years, keeping me stuck throughout life. For decades of spiritual practice, and honesty, I always felt awkward and unsure of my life purpose. Finally, after walking on ashes and gaining clarity, I am awake and ready to walk and talk on the path. I have come a long way and am more aligned and grounded in body-mind and soul. I feel honored to serve those who ask for my service. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! This year is exceptionally best ever; I have so much to be thankful for with my whole being...my accomplishments, family, loved ones, dear friends( precious few), and clients who supported and trusted me all these years.
I love Ram Dass's quote:
If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your fami