Sunday, May 11, 2014

Love and Gratitude



Two of the most powerful emotions that we are capable of feeling are love and gratitude.  As Mother’s Day 2014 comes to a close, our hearts are full of both.  It’s not your typical Sunday night. 

Chances are you took time today to celebrate your Mother, or someone who is like a Mother to you, either in person, on the phone or by remembering her in your thoughts.  We took the time to pick out a card or a gift, to try to reflect back our appreciation for all that she has done.  Quite an impossible task if you really think about it.  How do you put into words the appropriate response to unconditional love?

Some of us were also lucky enough to be on the receiving end of those gifts.  It could have been a special meal, flowers or a homemade treasure.  Often things don’t go as planned.  Kids get sick.  Traffic forces a change in plans.  But the love behind the plans is what matters the most.  The desire of the child to make the day special for their Mom is the same no matter what their age.

Whether you are the receiver or the giver of a Mother’s Love there is really nothing else like it.  Before the day comes to an end, take a minute to feel that love.  Close your eyes for just a minute and concentrate on what a Mother’s Love feels like for you.  Allow those feelings to fill your heart.  Next take a minute to be grateful.  Recall all the wonderful things that happened today, name each of them and be grateful for the experience.  Be grateful for the love that you were able to bring to others.  Be grateful for the love that they brought to you. 

Heart-FULLy yours, 

Kacey

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