Today, as I sit down to write, I am filled with a sense of gratitude that is almost overwhelming. Despite the challenges and hardships that I have faced in my life, there is so much to be thankful for. And today, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for all of the things, great and small, that make my life rich and beautiful.
First and foremost, I am grateful for my family and friends. They are my rock and my support system, and I know that I could not have made it through some of the toughest times in my life without them.
But I am also grateful for the small things - the moments of quiet contemplation, the first sip of a delicious cup of cacao in the mornings, the beauty of a sunrise or a sunset. It is these small moments that make life truly magical, and I am grateful for each and every one of them.
And then there are the things that have truly transformed my life - healing touch and healing plants. When I first discovered the power of energetic medicine through human touch, I was skeptical. But as I began to explore this world, I realized that there is true magic in the power of touch. It has the ability to heal not just the body, but the mind and spirit as well. And it can span across space and time, allowing those who are far away to still benefit from its magic!
And then there are the healing plants and fungi, my herbal allies. From the humble dandelion to the powerful reishi mushroom, these plants and fungi have the ability to transform our health and wellbeing. They have helped me to overcome illness and injury, and have brought me into a greater awareness of my own body and its needs.
So today, I am filled with gratitude for all of these things - the big and the small, the magical and the mundane. And I know that no matter what challenges may come my way in the future, I have these things to cherish and to be grateful for.
With love and gratitude,
Lauren M
Image below is outside my balcony in Denver. Pictures do no justice for the sky's majestic beauty!
