Grateful

I was in Cleveland last week for a retreat. When I arrived, I had some time to kill so I walked around the city to check it out. When I saw this woman, I stopped and stared. Probably not a nice thing to do. But she struck me. So many emotions hit me the moment I saw her. I felt sad for her. I felt guilty for staring. I felt pity. I felt grateful that I’m not handicapped. I felt helpless. I felt shame for taking what I have for granted.

It felt like she was in my life that day to remind me to appreciate what I have. (It’s amazing how others that cross my path can help me to reflect.) I know that I take the basic things I have in my life for granted. My legs work. My arms work. My hands work. My eyes work. My voice works. My heart works. My mind works. You get the idea. However I don’t think about, or appreciate, them everyday. This photo is a reminder to me to appreciate what I have. To appreciate all the gifts I have and not to take them for granted.

Until next time. Passion Rules.