 Do you have a grateful heart? Are you someone who sees life as full and blessed, rather than lacking or unfortunate? Are you the purveyor of a positive attitude? The wearer of a smile? Do you say ‘Thank You’?
Offering sentiments or tokens of appreciation can help both the giver and receiver feel better in a world that is often challenging to face. Everyone wants to be appreciated. Our everyday lives are ripe with situations that are difficult to bear. We can all use a boost of kindness now and then. One thought, offered by the Buddha, can remind us to offer words of thanks and appreciation to those around us. "Life is so very difficult. How can we be anything but kind?" Heaven knows, we can all use more kindness. ©2026, Janice L. Lundy  Courage. It is a potent word and one that we often associate with other people rather than ourselves. The word "courage," comes from the Latin cor, meaning heart. It denotes acts of bravery sourced in the heart.
Even if we do not feel particularly courageous, each of us can act with conviction of the heart. We can speak up, lend a hand, invite someone who may be troubled, lost, or alone into our heart. Even simple acts like these can be seen as courageous ones. Why? Because in that moment of reaching out, we forget our "small self.” We become a vital member of a global community of hearts who deeply care for one another, and who are willing to act bravely on the behalf of all beings everywhere. Today, be courageous. Open your heart. ©2026, Janice L. Lundy |
Gentle and timely reminders for the spiritual journey, because sometimes we forget or need a kind nudge back to Center.
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