Homily – Sunday, 17 November 2024
Given by Val Ollive
Gratitude
Gratitude comes with care, care for one another and being thankful for all the good and not so good things that happen in our lives.
It is funny how when things are going not so well, we forget to say thank you for the learning curve that has been presented to us, however by the same token we forget to say thank you when good things happen. Is it because we feel we have a right to all good things, that we do not have to appreciate both good and bad.
Now I know some people keep a journal on gratitude and that is a good thing, but for me l would start off with all good intentions, however somehow it gets lost along the way.
Having said that, Gratitude is something that is completely under our control, a thank you for a job well done or for a simple act of kindness, which is something that can be very lacking at times.
It is said that we are here to be of service to one another, another thing that seems to gone by the wayside in a lot of areas. If only people could see that a smile or a thank you can be very uplifting for the giver and the receiver. Just walking down, the street giving a smile to someone or “morning,” which l tend to do on my walk, will put a smile on someone’s face. I have to say though some of the school kids usually have their eyes and ears on their phones so you do not get an answer, but for those who do acknowledge me they are starting to say hello. We very often miss the opportunity to appreciate what and who we have in our lives so, perhaps this is just a friendly reminder to all. I will say however that I always thank Spirit for finding me that parking space, for guiding me and protecting me on my journey throughout the day. So, I say a big thank you to you all for being in by life whether it be for the briefest moment, or a lifetime, I am blessed and so grateful that our paths have crossed and may love and light shine on all who pass my way.
Love and light to you all.
