Gratitude

Gratitude means to me to be thankful, not guilty or indebted, but thankful. I believe it is important to live with a sense of gratitude. There are so many kindnesses I have received, so many incidents of people helping me, for which I am grateful. I didn't ask for or earn so much of what is, or what I use and I am. I was given the understructure of me and given a great deal of help in putting together a structure. for me. I am gift. I am grateful to be thinking about this because it enhances my gratitude now. I experience a peace and calm in gratitude. I believe there is an essence of good in each and every one of us -- that awareness helps me be grateful, and gratitude enhances that awareness.