Today was one of those crazy busy days. I felt like I was running from one activity to the next without a break. What a full, beautiful day it was, though, beginning with snow-shoeing with a friend and ending with writing with an incredible circle of women.
At the end of the day, I started feeling regret at not getting anything tangible accomplished--our taxes are still not done, my office not organized, bills not paid, the to-do list still a mile long.
Then I chanced upon this video by Brother David Steindl-Rast, and I've listened to his words four or five times now.
And I am grateful for the day, for the people I saw and spoke with or just shared a smile with (especially Diana who crunched through the snow with me and Julie, who reminded me of Gratitude). For my children, unique and beautiful and full of energy and life. They sparkle, the three of them, as they wake up to the morning at the breakfast table. For the crunchy snow that dazzles my eyes with reflected light. For the red beets and deep green chard and other brightly colored abundance at the grocery store. For the caring and warmth of my children's teachers. For the chill of a winter's night, that helps me appreciate the spring when it arrives.
Thank you!
6 comments:
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing that link. I'll go ahead with the day carrying those words with me. His voice is remarkable and gives the words so much more weight.
oh how I wish I could have gone snow shoeing with you
That's just the same thing I thought Margie. I'd be thankful for having a hot drink with you all afterwards too. This post has come to me at just the right time too Pat, thanks :)
Snow shoeing altogether ? Please wait for me !!! And thanks for sharing this precious link with us, Pat.
Pat, how did you chance upon this video? I've definitely bookmarked him so that i can return to these words again and again. hey, i'm grateful for you!
I'll go watch the video now. I'm feeling like too much to do and needing a little respite. Thanks for posting it.
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