Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude. A.A. Milne
Expressing gratitude is inviting even a “Very Small Heart” to grow beyond it’s perceived limits. Gratitude expands—if we let it. Finding the things to be thankful for helps me focus on the positive aspects of every day living. I never used to appreciate the wisdom of saying grace before a meal, but now I see that it is an opportunity to slow down and appreciate something often taken for granted. It seems to me that it could be like that in many small ways throughout the day, with each acknowledgment of gratitude building on the ones that came before.
Imagine if, simply by feeling the warm vibrations of gratitude over and over, we could find that our main emotion is happiness! Contentment! A heart grown larger simply by saying “Thank You” for every little thing, and truly meaning it.
Doing so invites me to notice what’s happening around me rather than blindly miss the myriad of small wonders I encounter every day, with every blessed breath.
May I always be open and aware of all the good which exists, and may my heart grow a little bit more with each moment of thanks. It’s true magic.
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