I had no idea that Oprah has been doing this "gratitude practice" (and the millions of women that have been following her advice) forever. My co-work informed me of this today. Well, in my book, Oprah is the most influential woman on the planet, so I guess I am in good company!Today I feel grateful that I get to work in the Fair Trade business. These zafu's were made by exiled monks from Tibet living in a Tibetan Monastery in Nepal. I feel grateful that my work forms partnerships with people in Nepal, Mexico, and SE Asia and that together, we can work to help each other make a simple living with out exploitation. I am also thankful that I can express my creativity through design & marketing, and this is beneficial for everyone involved.
I am grateful, that I get to come to work each day, and know that my work benefits women and men who would not otherwise have a means to make a living or send their daughters to school!
2 comments:
Sarah,
I think this is great. Some of the stuff I've been reading lately (like the book "Authentic Happiness") emphasizes the importance of gratitude. In this difficult last 10 weeks, I've been trying to remember to do "gratitude breathing." Usually I breathe in gratitude and breathe out despair or hopelessness.
Mick
You are behind in your posts, my dear! Can you have a twice a week gratitude practice instead? Sorry, I am playing caretaker again. I need to stop this.
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