250423 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh (ed. by Melvin McLeod), Freedom

I try hard to remember to be happy about the ten thousand things in my life that are good.

I try to notice when my car has been running well without need of many repairs in the past few years.*

I try to see the weather as a gift come rain, come shine. And the sunsets and the dawns and the days of sunlight and the nights of stars and moon.

I try to recognize how precious it is to spend time with my kids. Every time, not just special occasions.

I try to be aware of how wonderful my wife is. To see and appreciate (overtly) all she does for me and our family.

I try to notice when I do well, so that not all my reflection is filled with recrimination. If I deserve a pat, I'll take a pat, if only from myself.

I look for the happy and try to encourage it.

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* Unlike, say, Mrs. Student's car which is closing in on the magic balance of repair $ / month = car payment $ / month which prompts the beginning of our search for a new car.