A Poem Of Gratitude
By Chuck Danes
I share my debt of gratitude with all my spiritual friends Whether Christians, Muslims, Jews, and such or even Buddhist zens Regardless of the place we live or where your faiths begun My gratitude begins with this, "I've learned that we are One"
I'm grateful for the many days when clarity is strong As well as those it "seems" that life has somehow led me wrong For it's those times that awaken me and nudge me toward the light Till once again my hopes and dreams are clearly held in sight
I'm grateful for the love within the circles that I dwell My family, friends and even those who've made life seem like hell For each of those have taught me more regarding how to Love Provide me feelings to express these things that I write of
I am grateful for the right to dream, to hope, to wish, and know That all my thoughts are merely seeds which based on Love must grow That if I'll think them consciously and nurture them with care These visions held, my hearts desires, will soon be waiting there
I'm grateful for the fact I've learned that we consciously create That to mold and shape a life desired I must keep my thinking straight That when the fear that shows it's head which is based on false belief I have free will to change the thoughts to those that bring relief
I'm grateful too for false beliefs which led me on my quest For mentors met along the way I truly do feel blessed Who clearly showed me of the need to understand my worth And deeper truth which promises a life divine on earth
I'm grateful for the fear I feel at times because I know That when it's felt it's purging power exists to help me grow The awareness of it's presence shows there's something more to learn That my focus must stay fixed on Love to attract these things I yearn
I'm grateful for the joy I feel, I'm grateful for the fear Understanding what it is and that it draws me near To the life I know is waiting on the other side And when it comes I must hold fast and use it as a guide
My gratitude goes deeper still, for breath, for sight, for life For teachers who have shown me that my "thoughts" create my strife I'm grateful for the plan which says whatever you receive Is drawn to you through feelings felt, created by belief
I'm grateful for all nature, the birds the grass, the trees The lakes which hold abundant life, a summer evenings breeze The clouds above the ground below, the moon, the stars, the sun The days and nights which represent that another day is done
I'm grateful for the time to spend to deeply go within To tap into the Source of truth that's sure to help me win For it is there that truth comes known regardless what is taught In man made circles of the world that form restrictive thought
I'm grateful for all wisdom gained as I journey through this life Like words expressed in anger hurt, and only lead to strife That truth will stand the test of time, that Love will show the way That thoughts and feelings of the past are what create today
I'm grateful too for all my friends who are reading this today For the bonds that we have formed since your paths have crossed my way And for the future and all it brings for all we have to share The giving of ourselves to show the world how much we care
I've learned to stay in gratitude no matter how things seem That perceptions held as negatives will only slow your dream So even though my path will lead through troubled spots I know I must keep on, keep focus fixed, on life's abundant flow
There's so much that I'm grateful for though sometimes I'll forget Beliefs rekindled from the past that I perceive as threats But it's these times I must remind myself of what I know That when they show their presence that they're here to help me grow
One final thought I'll share today before I say I'm through I'm so grateful for these words to give today to all of you It is my wish that they will help you keep the attitude Which leads to that which you desire and comes through gratitude
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