Gratitude

Walking as the full moon sets

setting moon glows 
over frosted winter prairie 
ravens chuckle

The moon drew my attention first this morning. But as I walked, the winter prairie absorbed me, a tapestry of silver, gray and straw-gold grasses shot through with dried wildflower stems in rust and ivory and dusty brown. I find this spare beauty soothing and comforting. Life rests, waiting for longer days and spring.

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Today, my gratitudes are simple ones:

• For warm layers to insulate me when the wind chill is six degrees F before dawn as it was this morning.

• For being able to watch the full moon set as I walk with the winter prairie.

• For the cable that now connects me to the internet for the first time in the six weeks since I moved.

• For being alive and not hungry, homeless or scarred by the trauma of war.

I am moved by these gratitudes to mindfully spread the Ocean of Light and Love as I go through my day, adding my mite of loving energy to nudging the world toward peace and a fair shake for all—all humans and all others with whom we share this green and blue planet.

What are you grateful for as the planet spins through the change of seasons? And how do those gratitudes move you to respond? Hit the comment button below and share if you are so moved!