Daily Gratitude: How egotistical of us to think that we are the be all and end all. That’s what we’re saying when we say “oh yeah. I was on the road to success but life got in the way”. What we need to realize is that life goes on all around us no matter what. It’s the nature of the universe. We are just tiny pawns upon life’s chess board. We have to stop thinking of ourselves as so important. Our aim should be to dance in sync with the universe, moving with it as it does. Going with the flow as some say. Just realize that there are things and powers out there much, much bigger than us or our wants and desires. We should just be grateful to be able to play on the big baseball diamond in this wonderful universe. Think of the awe of a little boy or girl going to the majestic Yankee Stadium for the first time. They are in wonder and are soaking up as much as possible. Then think of the mother or father who’s only interest is finding their seats, knowing where the kid is all the time, worrying about where the bathrooms are, how long is this game going to be; where the car is parked and how long it’s going to take to get out of the parking lot and oh yeah don’t forget “what’s for dinner?” One person (the child) is simply living in the moment, feeling joyous in the pure and perfect experience while the parent is existing in the future and in the “what ifs” and as such is unable to enjoy the stadium or the game. Which one do you want to be like? Of course the adult has more responsibility but what good does worrying about where you parked or where the bathroom is going to do you? Maybe you can think about what’s for dinner since that is within your control but most of the other stuff is not at all in your control. Trim away all that extra baggage and enjoy being put where you are right now and recognize it as a gift.