TALES FROM THE BOBBI LAMA

Gratitude comes at moments we can’t predict, but those moments of appreciation can make all the difference in our attitude and happiness. The other day, I was working to clean up my yard from hurricane damage and wishing my late husband was still alive to help me. Not wanting to get into a pity party, I just pushed through knowing it had to be done. However, when I stopped to take a break, I looked at my progress and realized I had actually accomplished a lot. I was very proud of all I done all by myself by the end of that afternoon. However, I also realized I may have pushed it physically (as I have been known to do.) I knew then that I needed to call it a day. I was overheated, a little shaky, light-headed, and I definitely needed to eat something.

I went inside to eat but didn’t have the energy to prepare a dish. I just hunted for a quick leftover in the fridge. ..anything fast. Behind the condiments I found a little dish from a couple of nights before…two giant meatballs. With a few more pushes, I saw that leftover giant chocolate cupcake. I practically swallowed them whole. It was perfect (not healthy but I didn’t care.). I finished a huge glass of water and went back outside to admire my work. I sat like a lizard on a log in the sunshine, digesting my food, and feeling very pleased with myself. It was one of those moments of gratitude, you know? Happy right then, being there, feeling the breeze, the warm sun on my face, and knowing I was connected to the all around me including my late husband’s spirit. I felt more aware, more present in the moment than I had for a long time. All it took was to stop and appreciate that Oneness.

Note to self: Do this more often!