My dear friends, we love you so very much,
As many of you celebrate a season of gratitude, we celebrate with you. When you acknowledge what is good in your lives, and what you love about those around you, you see through the eyes of your soul. You feel the blessings you anticipated when you chose to incarnate upon this earth. And while there are many problems in this world and challenges in your life, in a moment of authentic appreciation you often have the power to draw forth what is good, beautiful, and true from whatever—or whoever—is the object of your attention.
Recall a time when someone, or perhaps a pet, shined the light of love and appreciation upon you. Perhaps your dog looked at you as if you were the center of their universe. Maybe you felt the relief of your child as you rocked them when they were very young. You may remember a moment when someone looked at you as if you were the most amazing person they had ever met, or a time when a client thanked you sincerely for your help. You may recall holding the door for a stranger at the grocery store who looked at you with gratitude for that small moment of kindness.
Each one of you has experienced the appreciation of another. If you were willing to take it in, it helped you see yourself in a kinder, brighter, more Divine light. When someone sees you as the Divine sees you, if only for a moment, you feel the light of that Love shining upon you.
You share this gift when you focus on what you can authentically appreciate about others. You may not like everything about a person, but if you're willing, you can almost always find something, no matter how small, to appreciate, even if it is only that they are helping you learn boundaries or driving you to love yourself more. Everyone plays a role in your life—either raising you up or helping you choose to love yourself more. |