I have learned that much of my spiritual progress does not come
directly from God, but through my ability to humble myself and
hear Him speak through imperfect people.
~Francis Frangipane
The next few days will be about giving thanks, gratitude, staying humble and leaving ego at the side of the road.
Many of our best intentions have been diluted because of being proud or not really listening or watching as life passes us by. Maybe even more correctly stated we pass life by. Always in a hurry, not stopping to see the blessings that we truly have been given and the love we have all around us.
Staying humble and taking the time to appreciate our humility is so very important to being able to truly give thanks and appreciate the gratitude and fortune we truly all have.
We are fortunate to have a family as some do not.
We are fortunate to have health as many struggle with illness.
We are fortunate to have a home while so many go homeless.
We are fortunate to have friends yet many are alone.
Yes staying humble and putting pride from our heart and mind is such a important step to true gratitude.
Take time each morning to give thanks and give your humble heart the time to truly listen to the world around you.
You will feel more appreciation for all that has been given.
You will want to soak in the energy of peace and tranquility.
Take that time to be still.
May your humble heart be filled with joy, gratitude and love.
May you share this with those who feel it less.
Make that difference and share.
As always smiles to you and yours and have a great day : )
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On this day in history
1907 – Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory join to form Oklahoma, that is admitted as the 46th U.S. state.
1914 – The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens.
1938 – LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.
1940 – World War II: in response to the leveling of Coventry, England by Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe two days before, the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg.
1940 – World War II: in response to the leveling of Coventry, England by Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe two days before, the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg.
1973 – Skylab program: NASA launches Skylab 4 with a crew of three astronauts from Cape Canaveral, Florida for an 84-day mission.
1973 – Skylab program: NASA launches Skylab 4 with a crew of three astronauts from Cape Canaveral, Florida for an 84-day mission.
1973 – U.S. President Richard Nixon signs the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of the Alaska Pipeline.
1988 – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence.
1992 – The Hoxne Hoard is discovered by metal detectorist Eric Lawes in Hoxne, Suffolk.
1997 – After nearly 18 years of incarceration, the People's Republic of China releases Wei Jingsheng, a pro-democracy dissident, from jail for medical reasons.
2000 – Bill Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to visit Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War.
2010 – Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement at Clarence House.
2010 – Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement at Clarence House.
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Your Daily Prayer
Lord, thank you for yet another day to praise and give thanks
May this season of Thanksgiving be one where I can not only feel gratitude but also share with those who may need to feel the same gift of joy and love.
May I be a better listener a better light that shines upon another persons life.
May I be guided well today. May I share with practice and participation the simple truth of love, patience and the simple sincere power of the smile.
May I share laughter and happiness.
I thank you for the gift of my family, my friends and for the gift of life.
May this season of Thanksgiving be one where I can not only feel gratitude but also share with those who may need to feel the same gift of joy and love.
May I be a better listener a better light that shines upon another persons life.
May I be guided well today. May I share with practice and participation the simple truth of love, patience and the simple sincere power of the smile.
May I share laughter and happiness.
I thank you for the gift of my family, my friends and for the gift of life.
I give you praise and the glory for all of that
Protect us and guide us this day and protect us from moving hastily through the day.
Help us to share these gifts with others.
With humility and gratitude I thank you
Amen
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