Allegheny Mountains, WV
Do you believe that the amount of abundance in your life is directly proportional to the amount of gratitude you have?
Consider this quote from Deepak Chopra in his book “Synchrodestiny” “the best way to have all your intentions realized is to align your intentions with the cosmic intent, to create harmony between what you intend and what the universe intends for you. Once that congruence comes into being, you’ll find that synchronicity takes on a larger role in your life. The best way to create that harmony is by nurturing an attitude of simple gratitude. Acknowledge your gratitude for everything in your life.” (p. 210)
The following is a synopsis of what I am grateful for today…My family, my little mommy who decided that she wanted to take us on vacation to the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs WV nestled in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains (a place that holds many fond memories for me), my sister and brother, their spouses and my nephew and two nieces. They are the most adorable set of kids ever (and no I am not prejudiced). My awesome loving father, who is no longer with us in the flesh, but who brought us here when we were children. The train ride to WV yesterday that took us past farms, through the trees, over streams and into and out of the mountains. Breakfast this morning in the gorgeous dining room of the hotel. My eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and perfect Hollandaise sauce. The fire in the fireplace in the lobby…going for a trail ride this afternoon in the cool late fall air. My horse’s name was Rex (the same name as my beagle!) and he kept wanting to trot, which was fun. Getting straight off the back of the horse and heading to the spa for a soak in the sulphur bath and then a great massage. Catching tea time after this and scarfing down a bunch of really good little pastries and some nice hot tea. My friends, my health, food and clean water to drink, a roof over my head, being gainfully employed and a career that I chose and love. My dog Rexford who is a great cuddly companion. Hearing the lonely whistle of the train through the mountains just now. All the lessons that I have learned and am learning and last but not least wireless Internet in my room so I can write this blog and stay in touch with my friends 🙂 I am wishing you many blessings today and always. Feel free to drop me a line and tell me what you are grateful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
(first posted 11.26.09)
