What is Working?

“My brow is fairly in the gutter” my poetic friend told me.

I don’t think he is alone, it’s a tough tough time for many of us, me included. These last couple of weeks I have felt the resilience muscles, which I was working so hard at regularly every day, weakening.

With so much not going right in the world, I can forget about appreciation and gratitude for what I have and that a lot is working and going well. Pummelled by messages of fear from the media, a well honed tendency to spot what is wrong, what is a threat…..Time for a list! What is working, what am I thankful about and grateful for? Small and large, though none are small really. I am reminded of how well supported I am by life.

The iPad and the internet that works every day and for taking me on so many journeys of entertainment, knowledge and inspiration
My loving beautiful healthy dog Elsa
Clean water
A loving, fun and enjoyable relationship with my son
This comfy chair I’m sitting on and a nice big table to sit at
These fingers I’m typing with that work so amazingly well
I can listen to nearly any music I want in every room, in the car, out walking
The central heating and a warm dry house
Having light at the press of a switch, what a miracle that is
The dishwasher, the fridge, the washing machine
Instant hot water coming out the tap and shower
A fresh new day arriving every morning
Love, unity, togetherness, oneness
Enough money for what I need
An abundant choice of food from all over the world and a huge choice of shops
A beautiful big park nearby
Easy parking outside and a car that works and takes me where I want to go easily
Friendly neighbours
I got a present of a new book that I’m enjoying and learning from
My interesting and kind family and friends
My beautiful phone
Deep roving conversations
Feet that support me when I’m standing
A view of trees out the windows
Living in a safe country
The comfy clothes I’m wearing
This delicious cup of tea
My positive qualities
Friendly strangers and enjoyable little interactions with them
Beautiful changing nature all around
A business that supports 6 of us
My calculator
Amazon – what an excellent service
Being able to talk to and see people with Zoom
Having long nails after 50 years of biting them and feeling ashamed of them
The continual opportunity to grow and learn and expand
Scientists for pushing into new territory and unfolding our understanding
People who are helping others, the mothers, fathers, caregivers, nurses, doctors…
The people who look after the park, empty the bins, clean the street, process the sewage, fix the roads
My beautiful blue bowls that I enjoy using every day
Counselling clients who give me more meaning to life and the opportunity to feel useful
The convenience of having a bank account online
The vacuum cleaner
The luscious voice of Karen Carpenter on right now