gratitude

Today, at this moment, I am feeling thankful. I don't know if you're like me, but I don't think about gratitude enough. I just finished planting some lovely flowers and seeds that I cannot wait to see blossom into flowers. I am feeling thankful I have a place to plant and experience beauty. Over the last few days, I have been blessed to be able to purchase good food, good for me, good for the earth. I have an extra day off which I am thankful for too. I have good books on my shelf. Right now, I am listening to the sound of my fountain in my backyard and feel a sense of peace. For that, I have gratitude. Today I bought some bird seed and filled up my bird feeder, outside my window. Today I am giving to the birds and it gives me a sense of satisfaction. While I am thankful for so much, I am also feeling a sense of anticipation. I have been busy pruning back my roses and planting bulbs (for spring/summer). Looking at the new sprouts and the bareness causes me to anticipate spring, which is around the corner. For me, spring signifies new life and resurrection. Right now, bareness and barely sprouting bulbs remind that lent is almost here. Next week is forgiveness Sunday. I can't say I've been all that faithful in attending church as of late but I am going to try to make it more during lent. Anyhow, the season of anticipation, lent, is about to begin, and I am thankful for what is to come, new life, resurrection. Today I am grateful.