“What’s in between is called life, fellowship and connection.”

“A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life” is how the renowned psychologist Robert Emmons defines gratitude. Gratitude is about acknowledging the gifts that we really have! Recognizing the gifts in our life is profoundly steadying, increasing our psychological buoyancy, which helps us maintain our balance and poise when entering rough waters. Experiencing gratitude is a learnable skill that improves with practice. It isn’t dependent on things going well, or on receiving favors from others. It’s about getting better at spotting what’s already there. Each evening, before we go to bed, we might ask ourself, ‘What happened today that I’m glad about?’ This practice will bring a glow of contentment; a gratitude diary builds them into a pool of memories we can be nourished by.”

Meditation For The Day “I will believe that fundamentally all is well. Good things will happen to me. I believe that God cares for me and will provide for me. I will not try to plan ahead. I know that the way will unfold, step by step. I will leave tomorrow's burden to God, because He is the great burden-bearer. He only expects me to carry my one-day's share. Prayer For The Day I pray that I may not try to carry the burden of the universe on my shoulders. I pray that I may be satisfied to do my share each day.”