I ran across this saying yesterday. To say it struck a chord with me is an understatement. In this time of Covid, social distancing, political divide, and so many other things happening in our world, “Gather with a Grateful Heart” seems more important than ever.
I recently celebrated my birthday, and honestly it has been probably one of the best birthdays ever. Not because of my age, but because of gathering with friends and family in smaller numbers, there was time to catch up and more importantly listen to what was happening in each other’s lives.
So often we hear about our friends and families lives, and we think about it as we hear it and think nothing more about it. In this time of social distancing and limited gatherings, including work from home situations. Our contact with others is extremely limited. People that we saw every week at church or at work we no longer see. Friends that we connected with daily, weekly, or monthly we may now see less frequently. We have adjusted our lives to handle new norms right now, but have we adjusted our hearts?
I for one am have become more and more grateful for time spent with family and friends. My heart is fuller, I smile more, I laugh harder. I hear better. I hear what my friends are saying, I hear what concerns them and I am grateful that we had time together.
How do you gather with a grateful heart? Enjoying the time you have with that friend, family member, that co- worker? Let them know you care. Send a message that says Hi or thank you. If you can share that hug. Tell them that you care, no one ever regrets hearing I love you.
Gather with a Grateful Heart. No matter what the situation looks like. You will be so much happier that you did.
Until next time,
Juli
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