Our Mindful Nature
I’m going to take gratitude to a whole other level this Thanksgiving.
There’s this concept in Buddhism called dukkha, which teaches that impermanence is a natural part of life. Because everything changes, suffering becomes inherent to being human, not because life is cruel, but because our minds cling to how things were or how they “should be.” As a result, we resist life’s inevitable shifts, losses, and transitions.
A “gratitude walk” (or run, bike ride, drive, whatever) is like mindful walking, but takes it up a notch. It’s setting the intention to notice things in the moment that you like and appreciate around you as you move.
I know Thanksgiving is over (and that it can be a controversial holiday), but I’m still thinking about gratitude (Also, please excuse the cheesy title. My inner Dr. Suess loves rhyming.).
Gratitude isn’t something I only think about during the giving of thanks. It’s often on my mind because I know it’s a good thing.
