Gratefulness

 

"If you suffer, it is not because things are impermanent. It is because you believe things are permanent." -Thich Nhat Hanh As we age, losses are more common than uncommon. We lose partners, jobs, and dear friends. Some of us even experience the painful tragedy of losing children. Some lose status, retirement savings. Friends and family move away for good. Flowers fade. Trees lose their leaves. Ponds dry up. If we're lucky, we have gained some wisdom. We become more spiritual. Some of us make...