Morning Gratitude Reflections on Handling Changing Surroundings

Early morning start in the Green Mountains of Vermont…. sunlight lines the mountain tops facing west…. cool dewy air adds so much freshness to each inhale and exhale…… gratitude for meditation in this quiet…. traveled with my AeroPress and beans, enjoying that first cup of coffee without waking the house…. so much gratitude, coffee, mountain air, meditation outdoors…. Life is Good

But I reflect, my peace does not come from these beautiful settings, no daily struggles have been resolved, my health has not changed, on the contrary, my mobility is more challenged on these rural grounds…… so why do I feel at peace?... well, the bottom line is being in AWE in the NOW has nothing to do with what surrounds me, it has to do with my state of mind being fully present in this NOW…. seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary… treating all that surrounds me with compassion and love…. total acceptance of this miracle of life no matter how many curve balls are thrown at me…. Namaste my friends, generate peace from within no matter how many challenges surround you.