Life is like a jigsaw puzzle. Each little piece is an aspect of our journey through it. And when at last we find that last piece and fit it into place, we eventually see the meaning of this life.
UBC Day 2
The B piece - Blessings
So when we ask and it is given, we consider ourselves blessed.
When we find that great job, fancy house and car etc, we consider ourselves blessed.
When money starts to pour in, we consider ourselves blessed.
There was a time when I too looked at the materialistic things in life as blessings, didn't appreciate all the things I had in my life, craved for more and more.
Then about 10 years ago, the Gods above started to throw me some curved balls. These are moments of great learning. If only we understand and care to learn.
And then 4 years ago it dealt me the biggest blow of all. My father passed away unexpectedly and suddenly. It shook me to the core.
I missed him so much - all the little things - breakfast with him each morning - a cup of tea now and then on the weekend - sudoku puzzles - reciting Rabindranath Tagore's "Where the mind is without fear" together, watching cricket or tom and jerry cartoons - playing trivial pursuit - watching him play with my kids - and many more.
His death taught me the meaning of life - to appreciate whatever is thrown our way, to also see the small things as great blessings, that this life is but a transitory moment in time and that we come with nothing and we go with nothing.
All we take with us are the knowledge we acquire, our experiences in this journey we call life, the choices we make, and the love that we share.
Blessings come in small packages every moment of every day.
Be Blessed, Stay Blessed.
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UBC Day 2
The B piece - Blessings
So when we ask and it is given, we consider ourselves blessed.
When we find that great job, fancy house and car etc, we consider ourselves blessed.
When money starts to pour in, we consider ourselves blessed.
There was a time when I too looked at the materialistic things in life as blessings, didn't appreciate all the things I had in my life, craved for more and more.
Then about 10 years ago, the Gods above started to throw me some curved balls. These are moments of great learning. If only we understand and care to learn.
And then 4 years ago it dealt me the biggest blow of all. My father passed away unexpectedly and suddenly. It shook me to the core.
I missed him so much - all the little things - breakfast with him each morning - a cup of tea now and then on the weekend - sudoku puzzles - reciting Rabindranath Tagore's "Where the mind is without fear" together, watching cricket or tom and jerry cartoons - playing trivial pursuit - watching him play with my kids - and many more.
His death taught me the meaning of life - to appreciate whatever is thrown our way, to also see the small things as great blessings, that this life is but a transitory moment in time and that we come with nothing and we go with nothing.
All we take with us are the knowledge we acquire, our experiences in this journey we call life, the choices we make, and the love that we share.
Blessings come in small packages every moment of every day.
My family, friends and wonderful workmatesAnd there are so many more little packages.
The food on my table
Clean fresh air, the wind, the sunshine
Night time and sleep (rest heals our body)
Good health, the ability to see hear, speak, smell, taste, think
The hills I see each morning
The trees and flowers in my garden
The birds that drop by to feed on left over bread
Be Blessed, Stay Blessed.
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Indeed we should count our blessings everyday and be thankful for it... A poignant post Suzy....and you know my B is also Blessing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Naba. Blessing is a good word and great minds think alike :)
DeleteI am so sorry for you loss as I know how it feels as I have lost both my mom and my daughter and it is supposed to get easier but I am not sure if or when it happens.
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda, I am very sorry for your loss too. I don't think that it gets easier nor does the grief disappear. We just come to a state of acceptance. Hugs.
DeleteLovely post Suzy! It is important to count your blessings each day and show your gratitude for even the most ordinary things! Keeping a daily gratitude journal on my phone has helped me a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aditi. Hey that's a great idea and it gave me an idea - photograph all the things I'm grateful for. Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful post Suzy...I always feel blessed when I'm out in nature...this world is so beautiful! We do need to count our blessings but not materialistically as you rightly said
ReplyDeleteThanks PB. Yes, I love being out in nature too except when it's a cold wet blustery day!
DeleteEveryday is a blessing, right ? Every moment of life is a blessing for us to live ! A timely post, Suzy !! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sreeja. Yes, every moment of every day is a blessing.
DeleteBeautiful thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Piper.
DeleteThis post has a calming quality. Thanks Suzy for making it flow so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beloo. Glad you find this serene.
DeleteSorry for ur loss (about dad). Really we all shud feel blessed for too many things which we get with out much effort
ReplyDeleteThanks !
Thanks Afshan. Yes we should learn to be grateful for all our blessings.
DeleteI know that feeling of feeling blessed only when things go the way I want. Used to be that way till a few years ago. Liked the post very much :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Leo. Glad you liked it.
DeleteYou words are so moving. Indeed we should be thankful for the little things in life.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rajlakshmi for your very nice comment.
DeleteMy mom says if we count our blessings, we will never have time to feel sad at all!!! Nice post Suzy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Iamstri. Your mum is a wise lady.
DeleteThis post seeps right in the heart..It is so so true.. Each moments that greets us is a blessing..and all the rock and pillars in our life our greatest strength...
ReplyDeleteThanks Shiva. You summed it up very nicely.
DeleteOh yes, a thankful heart will find some heavenly blessings in everything! You stay blessed too! :) ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Shilpa. If we try hard enough we can find something to be thankful for.
DeleteOh yes, a thankful heart will find some heavenly blessings in everything! You stay blessed too! :) ♥
ReplyDeleteOh yes, a thankful heart will find some heavenly blessings in everything! You stay blessed too! :) ♥
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your loss. Yes, blessings come in so many forms.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prathima.
DeleteLove the little blessings you pointed out. Too often our minds get fixated on big things, and we fail to see the little blessings that add up.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia. So true we mostly focus on the big stuff. But little things bring great joy.
DeleteSometimes we need to lose something precious before we learn to value our blessings. Sad about your father Suzy but I'm sure he's watching over you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tulika. I'm sure he is but it's a hard loss to bear.
DeleteReally sorry for your loss, Suzy. I can only imagine how you must have felt. But it is important, like you say, to count our blessings and stay blessed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shailaja. The memories of him keep him alive for me. Blessings to you.
DeleteLovely post. I can't imagine how hard that must of been. I hope you continue to be blessed.
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Thanks Rhi. Blessings to you too.
DeleteTrue Suzy at times we begin to take money or things as blessings rather than the people or love we are bestowed with...
ReplyDeleteRicha
Thanks Richa. The world we live in is so materialistic.
DeleteIndeed a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janu.
DeleteSo important but not always easy to remember the blessings. A good reminder here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. Yes, not easy to remember. Glad you dropped by
DeleteCounting blessings each day is as important as breathing. Like you, I learned the hard way after losing first my mom then my dad. Lovely post! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. It's truly a hard and heart wrenching way to learn some lessons. Hugs to you my friend
DeleteSuzy, because I know how this feels..................hugs...............and blessings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vinita. Hugs and Blessings to you too.
DeleteThere's nothing like gratitude to pin the sun back up on your sky. Blessedness is a magnet that attracts more of its kind! :)
ReplyDeleteSo true Dagny - law of attraction, what you put out you get back.
DeleteAppreciating the little things is the sure path to happiness! Blessing is a beautiful word, Suzy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vidya. Took me many years to learn that.
DeleteToo often we miss noticing what we have. I loved the list of blessings at the end of your post.
ReplyDeleteThe birder in me has to ask: Are those mynahs or babblers?
Thanks Shail. They are starlings - mynah ?
Deleteand sparrows
DeleteBeautiful post, Suzy. Indeed we do ignore the little pockets of sunshines in our lives in the hope of finding bigger happiness. But gratitude sure makes those little things beautify our lives. :) Stay blessed
ReplyDeleteThanks Kajal. Very nicely said. Blessings to you too.
DeleteVery well said. I am sure your dad is smiling down at you now. He must be a proud man. Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pooja that's sweet of you to say.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss and it is even harder when it is not expected. It shakes you to the core. Such an important lesson you learned though - to appreciate the blessings you have new every day. You touched my heart
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol. It's a hard loss to bear. Hugs.
DeleteThat's a touching post, Suzy. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad but I'm sure he is looking down and inspiring you to count your blessings. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ovengoodies. It gives me great comfort to think that he's watching from somewhere. Glad you dropped by.
DeleteIf the cloud is silver, it's a blessing.
ReplyDeleteIf the cloud is dark, the silver lining is a blessing!
Yep ProactiveIndian. The cloud always finds a way to win!
DeleteBlessings come in all sorts of packages don't they? But once we start to see them, they seem to multiply. Lovely post, Suzy. The picture at the end is so soothing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Corinne. Yes, blessings are packaged in so many ways. Once you start opening them up it's quite delightful
DeleteThanks Lizzi. It's a hard loss to bear.
ReplyDeleteRelate to what you said so much. Beautifully put. It's the small lil things in life which are so precious..The moment we start to value them, life becomes a much better place. .Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Loudthinkin. glad you liked and related to my post. thanks for dropping by.
DeleteI'm happy to see so many gratitude projects on the rise -- it lends me hope that we are, as a people, slowly coming to understand that every cloud has a silver lining, and it is up to us as individuals to find it. Love this post, and this positive series!
ReplyDeleteI'm participating in AtoZ, too. See you around!
~Andi-Roo
@TheWorld4Realz / TheWorld4Realz.com
Thanks Andi-Roo. It's great to see a shift to the positive aspects of life Collective consciousness is powerful and when the pendulum swings to the positive side, we'll see a shift in this world for sure. So glad you are enjoying my posts.
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