Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

by Elsa Cilliers

gratitude

/ (ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd) /

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noun

a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours

On my morning run, my thoughts were occupied by all the past year's happenings. For most, it was a year of hope and excitement, knowing that we finally could find the rhythm of a new "normal" and trying to "catch up" with what we've lost, feared or left behind.

It made me think about the word Gratitude and how we use it often in a conversation. We tend to "think" Gratitude but seldom allow Gratitude to settle within us and let it become us - to feel Gratitude.

As I allowed gratefulness to settle "within in me", I was suddenly gifted with the most beautiful sighting of the sun greeting the day ever so gently. Its sun-rays smile and touch the far ends of the ocean.

It reminded me of a drawing in Christoff's journal,

I was overwhelmed by how a moment in time can bring about deep appreciation. The sunlight and its comfort, hope, gratefulness, and depth of our love for him settled in my heart. The memories that will be ours forever, and the gift his living brought us. Grateful for the fullness of life and love.

As we welcome the new year in just a few weeks, take time to reflect and allow Gratitude to become you. May you find that deep appreciation for the fullness of life. May you experience the result of Gratitude. It turns what we have into enough, denial into acceptance, it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and will allow your Dreams to be your Guide.

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