Things for which I can feel grateful don’t usually just fall into my lap—I have to do my part. Like those little glimmers of gratitude glitter, I won’t see their reflections if my eyes are closed or if I’ve turned off the light. When I let the Light shine, when I open my eyes to the possibility of the presence of those elements of wonder, I am always rewarded with ‘goodsight’. I see the glimmers, and I can express my appreciation for their presence in my life today.
I’m reminded of when I’ve looked for meteors, or have gone whale-watching: it’s rare that what I’d like to see is right where I’ve focused my vision. When I catch sight of a meteor, or the movement of the whale, it’s in my peripheral vision. It’s there, but perhaps not right in front of me. It exists, whether or not I've been fortunate enough to see it in it’s full glory.
Today, I’ll remember to shine that Light, to actively see what’s always there in it’s unique splendor, whatever it is. I am grateful for this day full of the potential of multiple sparkles!
It’s not a given. Today, I am a participant in my own sense of gratitude.
And so it is!
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