365 Days of Mindfulness: 26 JULY

29 July 2010

26 JULY - I'M GRATEFUL

TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS WORKING IN THE ARMED FORCES.

I DON'T AGREE THAT THEY SHOULD BE THERE BUT I STILL ADMIRE THEIR COURAGE AND FEEL HEARTBROKEN WHEN I HEAR OF RECENT CASUALTIES.

"RECENT CASUALTIES"? SUCH A STERILE WAY TO SAY THAT A MOTHER NOW HAS LOST HER SON FOREVER. HOW TO RECOVER FROM THAT?

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the old boathouseAugust 7, 2010 at 3:31 PM
WOW I love that clock...where did you photograph it...I am guessing an RSL or city hall maybe? Did you see my letter I had on the blog around mothers day, from a son to his mother "Mum I am a prisoner of war" unbelievable pain...how do people bear it...
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NAT DUNCANAugust 10, 2010 at 8:57 PM
YES ITS AT BANGALOW AND I THINK IT WAS AT THE POST OFFICE?? MAIN STREET. COOL HUH?
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WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR?

In 2009 I undertook a photo-a-day blog and found that my friend Eddie Harran was right - it became a spiritual experience. By "spiritual" I mean the project demanded discipline, attention to priorities, reflection, knowing oneself, appreciating how others shape my life and celebration. I am so glad I undertook this project in what was the best year of my life! So now, 2010, I want to turn my attention to Gratitude.
Christians give thanks to God - but as an Nontheist I feel gratitude to those around me and also to the mysterious world I live in. It's extremely important to me to be mindful of how influential people/culture/nature/intellectual pursuits are to my life course. I want this blog to be a daily reminder of how fortunate I am AND that only I can be responsible for my own happiness.