Gratitude and change

I live in a small village on the ocean in Costa Rica. Every day I gaze upon amazing birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, etc. Every day I see the beach changing from the movement of the waves. Every day I give thanks for my simple life.

Yesterday some neighbors called to say that they had extra rice and beans and could we please come get some. Gratefully, we did. Last night we ate the coconut rice and beans by candlelight, with a crunchy salad, during a power outage. We gave thanks to our neighbors for sharing and thanks to mother earth for providing.

Today we feasted on papaya, bananas and plantains grown on our property, as the toucans flew back and forth. How remarkable life is each and every day, as long as we have love and gratitude in our hearts.

So many people begin each day with frustration in their heads. They do not like their work, they do not like their choices, they feel stuck. No one is stuck, except in their own minds. Everyone has many choices.

You must find abundant love and gratitude within your heart, in order for doors and windows to open. You must feel in your hearts what is right for you and move forward, with faith in yourself. You must let go of anger, jealousy, and especially fear. Once you have let go of these emotions and found, through meditation, the light of love within, and have visualized the right path, follow it.

My life was vastly different 5 years ago. I made huge changes, gave up all my possessions and started over in a place and with work that I love. Many people thought and maybe still think there was craziness inside me. There is nothing but peace, love and hope inside of me.

I felt prompted to make huge changes. It actually was necessary for my personal evolution. I have no regrets. Listen to the voices within. Stop listening to the negative, limiting opinions of others. Live the life you were meant to live. Start today.