Finding Gratitude
I stretch out my hands, my arms,
the full length of my body
and plunge into the pools of gratitude.
What I've had to learn is what allows for longevity in this process. I want to be doing this for a long time, and honestly, I wouldn't want to be doing anything else in the world, which I feel lucky to even be able to say.
Language, math and science are considered the essential courses taught at elementary schools, yet there is no mandatory curriculum for something as fundamental as how to be a good human being.
Every career has limitations that may not allow for the full expression of your vocation. There may come a time when, after many years in the same career, you become increasingly aware of those limitations and desire a new way of expression.