CommUNITY!

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*We love our men friends, but this meeting is just for women--Sorry!
Women's Spiritual Journey* randomly picks a different character trait to discuss each month. Discussions are freewheeling, guided by the interests of the group. Generally, we think about how the quality operates in our lives (or doesn't), what it looks like, what it produces, and how we can strengthen it. Diverse backgrounds and viewpoints are celebrated: we are enriched by it! This month we're discussing...

Thankfulness
Thankfulness is gratitude for all the bounties of life. Expressing thanks connects us to others and brings them joy. Each day, we find a moment to count our blessings. Reflecting on the blessings in our lives lifts our spirits. Thankfulness soothes our sadness and restores our hope. It gives us perspective. As we practice thankfulness, we attract more and more blessings, because thankfulness is conducive to bounty. Thankfulness is a path to contentment.
“What is to come is better for you than what has gone before. For your Lord will certainly give you and you will be content. . . Keep recounting the favors of your Lord.” ~Al-Qu’ran 93
“Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be worthy of the trust of thy neighbor, and look upon him with a bright and friendly face.” ~Baha’u’llah
The Practice of Thankfulness
I have an attitude of gratitude.
I count my blessings every day.
I discern the gifts in my tests.
I am open to the joys of life.
I celebrate my life.
I expect the best.
I am thankful for the gift of Thankfulness.
It makes my life bountiful.
Think & Thank 😊

1. What are some of the bounties of your life that you cherish? How about of this past week?
2. Who have you felt grateful for this past week? Who have you thanked this week and for what?
3. Have you been thanked this week? How did it make you feel?
4. Have you felt the soothing, contentment, restoring effect of thankfulness? Can you share the details?
5. Do you have a regular thankfulness practice?
6. Have you ever felt thankful for seemingly negative events? What made you feel that way? Did that help you change the way you approach or think about negative events?

What: Join us for a picnic, some inspiration, a special activity, and friendship. Theme: Imagine a World
(Take the limits off your imagination and dream about what the world could be. Think about some small, positive, doable steps that will help us get there. Let's see where that takes us!)

Where: the WEST Pavilion of Freedom Playground, Bill Dreggors' Park, 230 N. Stone St., DeLand

Bring
-- a dish to share for the picnic
--your hopes, dreams, imagination!
--friends, family, and neighbors