~Gratitude~

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Day 195

When you drink water, remember its source,

If your spiritual understanding is sound, then you will constantly be aware of the subtleties of life. If you fritter away your concentration on minor entertainment and trivial distractions, then you will never attain profound levels of awareness.

It is not grand sweeping religious celebrations and heroic moment in life that are the only important spiritual occasions. Every ordinary moment, every little details should be a celebration of your personal understanding. Your smallest act should permeate with reverence.

One of our most basic acts is drinking water. Without it, we could not sustain ourselves. Water cleanses us, cool us, and is an essential component of most of our biological processes.  But when we drink it, are we aware of what it does? Do we think of its source and all the effects that make it possible for us to have this simple glass of water?

Being spiritual means not taking things for granted. Quite the opposite, you remember how everything that comes to you fits into an overall scheme. You acknowledge the precious quality of everyday things. And you maintain a gratitude for both the good and the bad in your life.

~Deng Ming-Dao~

Sharing notes:

Was reading things mediation book called, ‘365 Days Tao Daily Mediations’ by Deng Ming-Dao. Have often as can be, do pickup this book once in a fonder while, and most times its exactly what was needed to hear. There is a particular note subtle guidance quite refreshing to remember of the subtle gratitude moments in life. Deng Ming Dao expresses this so naturally and eloquently.

So sharing these words whispering onto you beloved brothers & sisters.

~Ashvatha~