Gratitude 38 … Consciousness
Today I am thankful for consciousness – not only the fundamental awareness of our individual existence, but also the ability possessed by every single sentient being to feel its own particular time & space within the Cosmos (if we so choose) …
For consciousness – the ability to be aware of – and be responsible for — the consequences of our interactions with others (if we so choose) …
For consciousness – the ability to make purposeful, thought-through decisions (otherwise known as “free will” – if we so choose) …
For consciousness – the ability to be able to appreciate and even alter its perceived existence (if we so choose) …
Consciousness is the ability to revel in pleasure …
… and it is the ability to smoothly flow away from pain.
It is the ability to see immense Beauty in all things “natural” …
… and it is the ability to be Joy-full in the face of immense discomfort.
It is the ability to ponder Truth …
… and it is the ability to choose our own Path.
It is the ability to remove the blinder of societal norms & cultural conventions …
… and it is the ability to recognize the Beauty that surrounds us in every moment of our lives.
It is the ability to look deep within the hidden depths of Self …
… and it is being able to See the common essence within everything around us.
It is identifying the opportunity to be Kind in this and every moment …
… and it is being able to align our day with our Destiny.
It is attending to the specific & the details,
… and it is knowing that all is innately & essentially interconnected overall.
It is being aware both that the Journey is its Destination,
… and that the present moment is all we truly have;
that there is nowhere else to go but Here;
that there is nothing more to do than Care for those nearest us;
that this moment is our life’s ultimate Pilgrimage.
All in all, consciousness is the ability to be grateful for Life at all … Let us all be Grateful!
And so it is that I climb to my proverbial mountaintop, take a deep breath filled with profound reverence, and let loose with a long & loud –
Thank Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
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