I need to acknowledge you for this wonderful Haiku.
I have noticed that Gratitude somehow gets linked to a mindset of abundance. I have experienced the power of this principle. Whenever I act as if I already have what I want, even those things which have not yet happened for me, I always feel peaceful and supported.
But I have long deliberated on an aspect that occurs again and again in my life. How do I show gratitude towards someone who does not even understand how deeply he has hurt me?”
When I think of this deeply, I realise that I feel hurt since the other person has failed to acknowledge the fact that he has done wrong. But even if he were to understand the situation, what benefit would that bring to me. I show gratitude and forgiveness from a selfish angle, for maintaining my own well-being. If this be so, does the person who has hurt me really needs to be involved in my process? What stops me from simply releasing that pent up negative energy and moving on?
When I am in conflict with someone, with whom do I get most upset or disappointed? My belief is that when I am displeased with someone else, I’m really reacting to or rejecting some part of me that I can not love right now. Or, I’m blaming myself for being involved in the painful situation because I was vulnerable, unwise, weak or complicit enough to get hurt.
Finding gratitude is a fundamental step in the self-improvement process. We cannot expect anything new to come into our lives without first having a genuine sense of appreciation for what we have now.
Gratitude invites a sense of humility and a focus on what truly matters – which can be especially challenging in our materialistic society. It might help us to reflect that while we may not have everything we want, most of us do have more than everything we need. As Mahatma Gandhi had said, “The world has enough for our needs but not enough for our greed.” Gratitude is what brings everything into balance and provides a proper perspective.
Thank you Shakti for your thoughtful response. When we are coming from a place of gratitude, it changes our perspective to one of greater wholeness rather than individual smallness. This is where we can truly forgive ourselves and others. 🙏
Thanks for this Shakti. You describe well the conflict within for trying to find a place of forgiveness for someone who has done us wrong, is really for our own well-being. I agree that to focus on gratitude instead (on those things around that truly matter) is a much better way to move forward.
I found the part which resonated with me were the words, “unlocking the goodness” and “changing our perspective.” I liked this double haiku post, Val. 🙂
This seems relative to a phrase I read yesterday and I’m passing it on – “Thanks Living” Isn’t that great? 🙂
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LOVE this Eliza!!
Thanksliving is such a great daily practice.
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It’s brilliant! 🙂
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Wonderful post, Val. It is amazing what happens when we shift our perspective. Thank you! 😀
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It is amazing … And possible in any given moment when we are tuned in. Thank you Jet 🙏
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Nice, Val. Isn’t gratitude just the best?!
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Yep – gratitude is just the best Mary! 💛
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the best reason
to pause, thanks 🙂
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I’m grateful for sharing this planet with you David! ❤️
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Gratitude is the gift that keeps giving.
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I like that MK. It surely is!
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Oh I do try to stay aware of my gratitudes Val!!! 🙂
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So good Colleen 😊
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Gratitude always changes our perspective. 🙂
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Yep .. Anything that comes from love can do that 💕
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Gratitude is a good thing!
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It changes everything! Thanks Nancy ❣
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It’s amazing how gratitude makes life so much better Val. ❤
Diana xo
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Yes indeed Diana! It opens our hearts 💕
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I need to acknowledge you for this wonderful Haiku.
I have noticed that Gratitude somehow gets linked to a mindset of abundance. I have experienced the power of this principle. Whenever I act as if I already have what I want, even those things which have not yet happened for me, I always feel peaceful and supported.
But I have long deliberated on an aspect that occurs again and again in my life. How do I show gratitude towards someone who does not even understand how deeply he has hurt me?”
When I think of this deeply, I realise that I feel hurt since the other person has failed to acknowledge the fact that he has done wrong. But even if he were to understand the situation, what benefit would that bring to me. I show gratitude and forgiveness from a selfish angle, for maintaining my own well-being. If this be so, does the person who has hurt me really needs to be involved in my process? What stops me from simply releasing that pent up negative energy and moving on?
When I am in conflict with someone, with whom do I get most upset or disappointed? My belief is that when I am displeased with someone else, I’m really reacting to or rejecting some part of me that I can not love right now. Or, I’m blaming myself for being involved in the painful situation because I was vulnerable, unwise, weak or complicit enough to get hurt.
Finding gratitude is a fundamental step in the self-improvement process. We cannot expect anything new to come into our lives without first having a genuine sense of appreciation for what we have now.
Gratitude invites a sense of humility and a focus on what truly matters – which can be especially challenging in our materialistic society. It might help us to reflect that while we may not have everything we want, most of us do have more than everything we need. As Mahatma Gandhi had said, “The world has enough for our needs but not enough for our greed.” Gratitude is what brings everything into balance and provides a proper perspective.
Cheers
Shakti
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Thank you Shakti for your thoughtful response. When we are coming from a place of gratitude, it changes our perspective to one of greater wholeness rather than individual smallness. This is where we can truly forgive ourselves and others. 🙏
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Thanks for this Shakti. You describe well the conflict within for trying to find a place of forgiveness for someone who has done us wrong, is really for our own well-being. I agree that to focus on gratitude instead (on those things around that truly matter) is a much better way to move forward.
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Gratitude leads to a positive frame of mind!
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Yes indeed Fiona! – and for there, life truly blossoms 💛
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It is impossible to feel unloved or unworthy, at the same time as feeling gratitude. Thus to focus on gratitude is a positive way to a better future.
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Yes Elizabeth! It is the antidote to negativity. 💛
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After spending a wonderful Thanksgiving with my parents, this was perfect, Val, just perfect. ❤
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So glad you enjoyed it Jill! 🌝
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Yes.
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Remembering to always show gratitude, not just this week, is the ideal. Lovely words and image.
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Thank you Carol! I’m grateful for you stopping by 💛
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Wise words and Image.
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Thank you Indira 💛
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Both poems and the illustration would go well framed and hung on the wall as motivational reminders. thanks you Val. _/\_
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I found the part which resonated with me were the words, “unlocking the goodness” and “changing our perspective.” I liked this double haiku post, Val. 🙂
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Thank you Reo!
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Bless you, Val. These are the perfect words my Heart so required at this moment. Thank you from the bottom of my Heart. Love, Amy ❤
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Thank you! Let them sink into your consciousness and feed your innermost being Amy 💕
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I am, Val. And it feels wonderful!!!! ❤
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Beautifully put!
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Thank you Fiona 🌞
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This was such a positive posting for me today. I had been feeling so quiet and internal. This had me reframing my day 🙂
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Let the light within shine with gratitude 🌟 Thank you Kim!
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